
DHS Art Department Head Jesse Kriegel said local students entered the 10th Annual Vans Custom Culture competition in January.
The nationwide high school art competition aims to inspire youth creativity and self-expression through the arts, while making an impact to the community and schools that need additional funds.
After registration ended, 500 schools were selected to design shoes and share an impact document on what winning the grand prize would mean to the school.
Deming High was chosen as one of 50 finalist schools and now needs the community’s help to become this year’s winner.
Kriegel said people can visit https://customculture.vans.com to vote for Deming High School through May 3rd.
Interested supporters can cast one vote per day until voting closes.
The four runner-up schools will each receive $10,000 and a special, limited-edition Vans gift for their participation.
The grand prize winner will receive $75,000 for its art program, along with a visit from Vans for a celebration on its school campus filled with art and music.