Congratulations to Mr. Hosea Sello winner of the Office of Senator Carla J. Joseph and Joseph Action Committee’s 6th Annual Black and VI History Months Art Competition. Mr. Sello, 7th grader at Tutu Church of God Academy, for his outstanding and inspiring artwork. His piece beautifully honors the legacy of Julian Jackson Sr. Congratulations Mr. Sello on your artwork and essay.
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to create a piece of
original artwork on the theme of:
We are asking all STT | STJ
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
"A Celebration of Inspirational Black Virgin Islanders/ Americans and Their Achievements."
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A judging panel made up of local artists will select the winning piece.
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Awards will be announced online on Friday, April 10, 2026.
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Images of students’ work may be included in future advertising or media publications to promote the competition.
Accepted Artwork Includes:
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Paintings - including oil, acrylics, and watercolor.
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Drawings - including pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, and markers.
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It is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.
Your artwork should be submitted no later than March 31, 2026.
How to submit your artwork:
Artwork can be dropped off at the Senator’s Office in the Capitol Building or call the Senator’s Office at (340) 693-3515
for more information.
Please submit original work.
One entry per person, please!
Entries must be submitted with a short paragraph explaining why you have chosen this person, what their achievement is and how they have inspired you.
Content: All artworks must be made by students in the recognized the theme as stated above.