2018 Art from the Heart

Lexi | Grade 7 Randolph Middle School | Universal City, Texas | U.S. Civilian

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Expressions from America’s Military Children

Visual arts and writing allow us a glimpse into the world of military children from their unique perspectives. The Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC®) believes artistic expression is a pure, sincere, and candid way for children to communicate pride in their parents, celebrate their lives, acknowledge their grief or worry, and much more.

Since the MCEC began the “Call for the Arts,” thousands of military children from across the world and from every branch of service have mailed us their drawings, poems, and interpretations of what it means to be a military child. We hope what you see here paints a poignant picture for you, too.

Enjoy this visual representation of our unique, resilient children making their own sacrifices and serving our country.

ABOUT THE MILITARY CHILD EDUCATION COALITION The Military Child Education Coalition serves the children of those who serve us all and encourages efforts that strengthen our military children and ensure opportunities for their quality education.

The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is a 501(c)(3) global, nonprofit organization focused exclusively on the well-being and needs of America’s approximately four million military and veteran-connected children, specifically in the areas of academic opportunity and excellence, school transition support, and developmental needs. Our goal is to ensure that every military-connected child grows and thrives through good and challenging times in order to be college, workplace, and ultimately, life-ready.

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Ava | Grade 5   Mountain View Elementary School | Colorado Springs, Colorado | U.S. Air Force

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Vanessa | Grade 12 Ramey School | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico | U.S. Marines

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Divine | Grade 12 Leesville High School | Fort Polk, Louisiana | U.S. Army

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Logan | Grade 2 Cache Intermediate School | Fort Polk, Louisiana | U.S. Army

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Carmen | Grade 12 Ramey School | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico | U.S. Civilian

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Monica | Grade 9 Ramey School | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico | U.S. Navy

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Mariah | Grade 8 Randolph Middle School | Universal City, Texas | U.S. Air Force

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Delianne | Grade 10 Ramey School | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico | U.S. Coast Guard

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Christian | Grade 11 Landstown High School | Virginia Beach, Virginia | U.S. Navy

Delianne | Grade 10 Ramey School | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico | U.S. Coast Guard

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Sydney | Grade 8 Virginia Allred Stacey Jr./Sr. High School | San Antonio, Texas | U.S. Air Force

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Ashley | Grade 5 Crossroads Elementary School | Norfolk, Virginia | U.S. Navy

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Akylar | Grade 10 Nile C. Kinnick High School | Yokosuka, Japan | U.S. Navy

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Abigail | Grade 7 Lynnhaven Middle School | Virginia Beach, Virginia | U.S. Navy

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Keziah | Grade 5 Camp Allen Elementary School | Norfolk, Virginia | U.S. Navy

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Zoe | Grade 2 Belle Chasse Academy | Belle Chasse, Louisiana | U.S. Marines

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Alanis | Grade 12 Ramey School | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico | U.S. National Guard

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Zeliana | Grade 5 Ramey School | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico | U.S. Coast Guard

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Miriam | Grade 5 Sewells Point School | Norfolk, Virginia | U.S. Navy

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Lori | Grade 5 Sewells Point Elementary School | Norfolk, Virginia | U.S. Navy

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Madison | Grade 4 Camp Allen Elementary School | Norfolk, Virginia | U.S. Veteran

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Eric | Grade 4 Ramey School | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico | Civilian

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Fiti | Grade 4 Tarrallton Elementary School | Norfolk, Virginia | U.S. Navy

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Kamryon | Grade 3 Granby Elementary School | Norfolk, Virginia | U.S. Civilian

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Gabriela | Grade K Ramey School | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico | U.S. Army

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Ja’Niya | Grade 5 Little Creek Elementary School | Norfolk, Virginia | U.S. Navy

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Anna | Grade 6 Randolph Middle School | Universal City, Texas | U.S. Army

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Juliana | Grade 7 Randolph Middle School | Universal City, Texas

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Katelyn | Grade 2 Sewells Point Elementary School | Norfolk, Virginia | U.S. Navy

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Ellie | Grade 5 Mary Calcott Elementary School | Norfolk, Virginia | U.S. Navy

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Jenny | Grade 4 Tarrallton Elementary School | Norfolk, Virginia | U.S. Navy

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Coral | Grade 6 Kodiak Middle School | Kodiak, Alaska | U.S. Coast Guard

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Randolph Middle School | Universal City, Texas | U.S. Air Force

Be Part of Next Year’s Art from the Heart Open to all civilian and military-connected students, Pre-K through high school

Click here for details and application Calling kids of all ages from all over the world, and every service! Show us what it means to be a military kid through drawings, paintings, poems, or essays.

Visual arts and writing allow military children to:

- Show pride in parents - Celebrate military-connected lives - Acknowledge grief and worry

The 2018/2019 Call for the Arts campaign will raise visibility of military-connected children and the sacrifices they experience through military lifestyle.

Artwork & Writing Selected submissions will be featured in the art exhibit at the MCEC National Training Seminar (NTS). Art/Writing may also appear in the NTS program, calendar, On the MoveÂŽ magazine, the MCEC website, or other MCEC publications

Submissions accepted throughout the year.

As evidenced by the artwork you just viewed, military-connected children also serve and sacrifice. It is with great joy and humility that we share their heartfelt artwork with you and ask that you help us share their load of separation, concern for parent’ safety and the changes that come with being uprooted.

Click here to donate.

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Ensuring opportunities for a great education The Military Child Education Coalition® solely exists to ensure inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children affected by mobility, transition, deployments and family separation.

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