Junior Ava Muntner is well-known for her photography skills. In addition to being one of Guide Post’s photographers, she dedicates a large portion of her time to pursuing her artistic passion, and recently won of three awards from the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition, a prestigious event that allows artists from grades 7-12 to submit their work for evaluation by professional judges.

“I have always been a creative individual. Throughout my childhood, my family and I would go on trips around the world. My dad would bring a camera, and when he put it down, I would always play around with it and experiment with the various settings,” said Muntner. Now, photography is a more serious passion of mine.”

To share her artwork with a wider audience, Muntner submitted six pieces to the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition, and gained recognition for half her works. She won two silver keys in the photography category, and one honorable mention for her photographic sculpture. As a result of her achievements, she will be attending the 2022 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Regional Ceremony.

“Given how hard I have been working and how much I’ve been pushing myself creatively, I wanted to take the chance in submitting my work. I was absolutely honored and elated when I found out that I had won three awards,” said Muntner.

“My advice for other artists who are interested in sharing their own artwork is to not be afraid of the outcomes. The world is extremely unpredictable, and you never know what could happen. I encourage you to take risks and see where they take you,” said Muntner.