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Once you’ve participated in the Creative Youth Awards, you’re a part of our community forever. This week, we officially launched the Creative Youth Awards Alum Network. This new space is designed for CYA alum to stay in touch with fellow artists, hear about upcoming post-grad CYA grant and internship opportunities, and share their achievements.
If you’re a post-grad past CYA participant, please check your email or contact us for all of the details.
Every student’s participation in the Creative Youth Awards is meaningful to us, and we hope this network becomes a place where CYA artists can stay inspired, supported, and connected to fellow creatives. |
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Contra Costa Water District’s annual Water Awareness Youth Art Contest is kicking off for 2026! This contest challenges youth in our communities to learn about their public drinking water system and illustrate the value of water.
Each winner will receive $75 and will be included in the annual wall calendar.
Who: The contest is open to children ages 8 to 18 years who reside or attend school in the Contra Costa Water District service area, which includes Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Clayton, Clyde, Concord, Martinez, Oakley, Pacheco, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Port Costa and Walnut Creek. Deadline to Submit: May 9, 2026 |
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PlayGround has announced and officially opened the submission window for their 18th annual Young Playwrights Contest.
Bay Area High School students are invited to write an original short play, fictional or fact-based, historical or contemporary, that is specific to a Bay Area city of the writer’s choosing, telling a tale of its people and its history.
To be eligible, writers must currently attend high school in one of the nine Bay Area counties.
Deadline for Submissions: Monday, April 20, 2026 |
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| Classroom to Cinema invites classrooms from across the Bay Area to celebrate Cultural Heritage Months through free screenings of powerful, independent films. Each screening is paired with stories that spark conversation, broaden perspectives, and connect directly to the cultural moments we honor.
February Screening | FARMING WHILE BLACK
Who: Grades 6-12 What: Classroom to Cinema Where: Smith Rafael Film Center When: Monday, February 23rd 11:00AM Admission: FREE with Registration
Registration for CAFILM's SUMMERFILM 2026 program opens Wednesday, February 4th |
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| The 211 Art Contest invites residents from all eight counties they serve — Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Solano to help raise awareness and celebrate the support 211 provides their communities.
The contest will be county-based, with the top finalists from each county advancing to represent their community in a regional competition. County pride and local storytelling will play a central role in showcasing 211’s impact.
Contest Opens: February 11, 2026
Where: Open to the eight counties 211 serves — Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Solano |
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| AACI’s Growing Up in America (GUA) art, essay, and video contest is an annual celebration of creativity, culture, and community for K–12th grade students across the Bay Area. In partnership with NBC Bay Area, GUA offers students a unique platform to share their stories, ideas, and perspectives. Over the past 30+ years, the contest has inspired thousands of students to explore and celebrate their culture and community.
Contest Opens: March 1, 2026 Submissions Close: March 15, 2026 Who: Students in K-12th Grade who live and/or attend a school within the following Bay Area counties: Santa Clara, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Marin, Sonoma, Solano, Napa, Alameda, or San Mateo County. |
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Lola’s Frames Hold Memories, Eleanor Z. |
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| “My Lola (grandma) keeps everything on her walls, they’re her version of a storage space, everything from an old poster with her picture on it to a birthday card her best friend gave her and a clay butterfly I made in preschool has its place. When I was younger I had “Lola time”, she would babysit me and all we would do was make crafts, some of which have ended up on this wall or others not pictured.” |
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| Want to support the work we do to foster a society that embodies creative spirit, art, and innovation? With your contribution, we can make an even bigger impact on the next generation of Bay Area culture workers, storytellers, changemakers and innovators. |
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