About the Theme
What change do you want to see in the world? What injustice weighs on your heart? This year’s theme, Speak Your Truth, calls on artists, musicians, writers, and photographers to explore the issues that matter to them most. Entries may respond to global issues like climate change, racial injustice, mental health, gender equity, poverty, or other topics that deserve awareness and action. The theme is intentionally broad—your truth is yours to define.
Categories
Divisions
Entries will be judged within their respective divisions to ensure fairness and age-appropriate evaluation.
Junior Division: Grades K–7
Senior Division: Grade 8 and above (open to all ages regardless of school enrollment)
Submission Guidelines
Speak Your Truth
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All entries must be submitted through the official submission form.
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Participants may submit multiple entries, either within the same category or across different categories.
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All work must be original. Plagiarism of any kind will result in disqualification. Entries that are heavily influenced by the work of other artists (even without direct copying) will not be considered original. Additionally, we do not accept work created using AI tools or incorporating AI-generated content.
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All judging decisions are final. Winners will be recognized within each category and division. First-place recipients will receive a $100 award and a trophy; second- and third-place recipients will receive a trophy.
