The Bradley County Student Art Contest, directed by Sandra Gatling, recognized high-school artists from Warren and Hermitage after an April judging and a two-week display at the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library’s Warren Branch.
Students in the classes of Janey Sanders and Laura McKinney (grades 9–12) submitted work judged by artist and designer Mary Julia Moore of Just Julia Art. An open house on April 11, 2026, thanked librarian Julie Hamilton and staff; Warren Woman’s Club members organized the project.
Warren High first-place media winners included Lillian Waits (acrylic), Solomon Lian (needle felting), Eva Slaughter (3-D sculpture), Eliana Merales (yarn), Livi McKinney (pencil), Raeleigh Milton (watercolor) and Jermiah Moore (other mediums). Hermitage first-place honors included Alexa Belin (mixed-media collage), Elainea King (pencil), Paisley Speers (watercolor) and SaVannah Brian (acrylic), with additional place and honorable-mention awards across both schools.
Source: Saline River News — Local Students Recognized in Bradley County Art Contest (May 2, 2026).
