Mannington Announces 2020 "Art is Cool" Competition Winners

Salem, NJ, June 18, 2020-For the first time since it began 18 years ago, Mannington Mills' “Art is Cool” competition was held virtually in response to COVID-19 restrictions. The “Art is Cool” program recognizes the artistic endeavors of Salem County high school students and competition entries are juried by Mannington’s Residential Styling team.

Juniors and seniors attending Salem, New Jersey, high schools were invited to submit entries in a variety of mediums, which over the years has grown to include sculpture, photography, computer art, painting and drawing. Winners received competition certificates and Visa gift cards.

2020 “Art is Cool” winners include:

Best in Show

Gabrielle Williams, 12th grade; Penns Grove High School

Penns Grove High School

Grade 11: 1st place-Brisa Rodriguez, 2nd place-Joshua Cheeseman

Grade 12: 1st place-Gabrielle Williams, 2nd place-Carlos Sontay

Arthur P. Schalick High School

Grade 11: 1st place-Amy Chomo; 2nd place-Emily Obermann

Grade 12: 1st place-Abigail Chomo; 2nd place-Veronica Warner

Salem High School

Grade 11: 1st place-Shalayby Parson

Grade 12: 1st place-Emma Boggs, 2nd place-Anthony Robinson

Woodstown High School

Grade 11: 1st place-Laney Jones, 2nd place-Karen Storto

Grade 12: 1st place-Mazie Mulford, 2nd place-Nathan Sparks

Pic: The Best in Show winner by Gabrielle Williams.