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Viewing collection Emma Darling Cushman Clear context

2026 Finalist, Grade 10

A Light Despite Darkness, 2026

Colored pencil on paper

13 x 19.5 in

Teacher: Tammy Sparks
School: Saint Joseph Academy, Cleveland, Ohio

Excerpt from artist’s Impact Statement: "I realized that if one woman could save the lives of so many children, I can do my part to help kids in need too."

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Learn more about Unsung Hero: Emma Darling Cushman

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Collections: Art Gallery, Emma Darling Cushman, Wartime

ARTEFFECT, founded by Lowell Milken, invites educators and students to explore the inspiring stories of Unsung Heroes―and their invaluable lessons as role models―through the visual arts. Learn more: www.arteffectlmc.org