2025 Creative Gallery

1,994 Submissions

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605 Awardees

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$115,900 Cash Awards

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The Creative Youth Awards (CYA), founded by the Bay Area Creative Foundation, celebrate artistic expression and creativity among high school students across a range of disciplines. Submissions are reviewed by renowned leaders in the arts who share our commitment to uplifting and honoring the next generation of creative voices.

Each year, the program culminates in the Creative Youth Celebration—an event that showcases and celebrates the work of these emerging artists.

Be part of the 2026 creative gallery!

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