The festival of arts held its Island Children's art competition on March 10 and 11th at the Orange Beach Art Center. Orange Beach Elementary student, Maddie McPhillips, a 5th grader in Mrs. Kimball's class, was awarded the grand prize "Best of Show" for her oil pastel crab. Also taking home awards were: Keirston Gentry, in Mrs. Edwards first grade - First Place for her warm color movement piece.

Joey Merrell, 2nd grade, Miss Freemans class - 3rd place for his medieval dragon.