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The Art Institute of Austin Hosts Art Reception, Awards Scholarship
May 16, 2016
The Art Institute of Austin, a branch of The Art Institute of Houston, recently hosted a special reception to honor the top art students and teachers from the Del Valle Independent School District (ISD). Students, teachers, and administration from elementary, middle, and high schools in the Del Valle system attended the reception, as well as the superintendent and assistant superintendent for Del Valle ISD.
The Art Institute of Austin provide a “People’s Choice” award, based on votes from reception attendees. This award was given to Del Valle ISD student Israel Ledesma. A “Best In Show” award, including a $10,000 scholarship to The Art Institute of Austin, was presented to Del Valle ISD student Zoe Jeffries. Both Zoe and her mother cried with excitement upon hearing the announcement.
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