Ruth Hillman at Roosevelt High School received $1,029 for her proposal, “Virtual Reality Artwork.”

With the funds, Ruth plans to purchase three virtual reality headsets and art apps including oil painting, multi-brush, pottery VR, and sculptor VR. In the application, she wrote, “Exploring in virtual reality is one of the most immersive experiences a student can have. Giving students the opportunity to create art in a different world will get them excited for the future of art and what they can create.” VR is an emerging artistic discipline, and students can unleash their freedom and creativity without the physical limitations of size, shape, or material. Through virtual reality, we can also alter the way we experience and share art with our peers or publicly with a larger audience