2025 Rising Stars

As part of Embracing Our Differences’ mission to celebrate and share amazing student artworks, these pieces, created by students in Manatee and Sarasota counties, are recognized as Rising Stars for the 2025 Exhibit.

Same but Different

by: Jennesy Diaz
3rd Grade, Louise R. Johnson K-8
Sarasota, FL
Teacher: Suzie Abadjian

Fragments of Love

by: 7th Period Class
8th Grade, Rowlett Middle Academy
Bradenton, FL
Teacher: Brittany Braninger

Flower Friends

by: Mia Colón Kitchner
3rd Grade, St. Martha Catholic School
Bradenton, Florida
Teacher: Lindsay Kitchner (parent)

Reflections of Time

by: Chloe C.
8th Grade, Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences
Sarasota, Florida
Teacher: Samantha Miller 

Kindness Quilt

by: All School (K-12)
Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School
Bradenton, FL
Teacher: Mollie Grady

Changing

by: Liberty Hilton
12th Grade, North Port High School
North Port, FL