• The 19th annual SLPS exhibit and competition will be held at the Missouri Botanical Garden in honor of Black History Month. Participating high school art students research the background of the famous African-American person they choose to artistically depict in a portrait, visually portraying the personality, intelligence and determination of the person that they have chosen for their artwork. The famous African-Americans that the students select for this exhibit and competition can range from historical figures to sports figures to musicians to political personalities. The public will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite portrait. The exhibit is on display February 1 through February 28 in the Jordan Education Wing on the lower level of the Ridgway Visitor Center at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. The contest is sponsored by Aramark.