Baker Student's Artwork Earns Statewide Recognition
For Zara Hatton, it started with an idea inspired by home. Now, her artwork celebrating Clark County will be seen by people across Kentucky.
The Baker Intermediate student earned first place in the fifth-grade category of the I Love My KY County Art Contest sponsored by the Kentucky Association of Counties.
Her winning artwork featuring the Civil War Fort at Boonesboro will be featured in the 2027 KACo Calendar.
"Fort Boonesboro is the first thing that popped into my head whenever I heard about the contest theme," she said. "It's just such an important place, and it shows that Clark County has a ton of cool history."
In the contest's required artist's statement, Zara wrote, "I used this piece to show how much Clark County means to me. I spent days and days working on it trying to make it as perfect as Clark County. My art piece is the Civil War Fort at Boonesboro to show how important Winchester is to history. I love Clark County!"
When her art teacher shared the contest opportunity with the class, Zara decided to give it a try, never expecting her artwork to appear on a statewide calendar.
"I was amazed," Zara said. "It's cool to have people all over Kentucky see my artwork. It's just so amazing."
Art has been a part of Zara's life for as long as she can remember.
"I've loved art most of my life," she said. "I love the freedom to make my own creations."
Now, one of those creative ideas will have a place in a statewide publication, giving Zara a chance to share a little piece of Clark County with people across the Commonwealth.
Congratulations, Zara! We are Cardinal Proud!
