2026 Finalist, Grade 11
- Riley Hodes
- Perseverance, 2026
- Charcoal, graphite on canvas board
- 18 x 15 in
Teacher: Megan Henry (2023-24 ARTEFFECT Ambassador)
School: West Anchorage High School, Anchorage, Alaska
Excerpt from artist’s Impact Statement: "Hazan’s story has helped me improve skills like adaptability, determination, and perseverance."
Learn more about Unsung Hero: Bela Ya'ari Hazan
- Collections: Art Gallery, Bela Ya'ari Hazan, Wartime