Mannington Hosts 13th Annual "Art Is Cool" Program for Area Students

Salem, NJ, May 14, 2015—Mannington Mills hosted the 13^th annual "Art Is Cool" program at its company headquarters on May 12, and the best of show award went to Grace Carpenter of A.P. Schalick High School for her work Best Friends. The piece is one in a series of 13 portraits of Grace’s dog, and the series was created for her final senior project.

Started in 2003 by chairman of the board Keith Campbell, the Art Is Cool program recognizes Salem County (New Jersey) high school students who exhibit talent in the arts.

About 100 students, along with their parents and art teachers, attended the event.

Winners were chosen from each grade level in each of the five Salem county high schools: Salem, A.P. Schalick, Penns Grove, Pennsville and Woodstown.