We want to extend a huge congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2020 Young Artists and Authors Showcase. For decades, Sister Cities International has leveraged the power that art has to transform societies and transcend cultural boundaries through the Young Artists and Authors Showcase. The Showcase has given youth worldwide the opportunity to express their vision for a more unified, peaceful world through original artwork and literature.
This year’s theme was “One World: Out of Many, We Are One” which highlights the importance of unity and community to transcend the differences. Students were encouraged to draw inspiration from their experience with Sister Cities, travel, exchange programs, international friendships, and the many ways that people cultivate relationships across cultures.
The U.S. Grand Prize winner in the art category is Rose Linn of Lexington, Kentucky and the International Grand Prize winner in the art category is Haruto Tsuda of Osaka, Japan. Both of our Grand Prize Winners will receive a $1,000 cash prize.
The finalists in this category are as follows:
U.S. Finalists
International Finalists
The Grand Prize winner, and recipient of a $1,000 cash prize, in the photography category is Carolyn Ervin of Norfolk, Virginia.
The finalists in this category are as follows:
The Grand Prize winners in the writing category are Elise Welch of Grandview, Missouri for the poem, and Julie Park of Lexington, Kentucky for the essay. Both of our Grand Prize Winners will receive a $1,000 cash prize.
The finalists in this category are as follows:
Essay Finalists:
Poetry Finalists:
In past years, Sister Cities International has sent the artwork on tour to several cities across the U.S. However, due to the pandemic, this year it will not be possible to do so. This year’s winners and finalists will have their work showcased on our website, making it accessible for many to appreciate their work. Please see the images below for the winners’ submissions.
For more information about the Young Artists and Authors Showcase, email [email protected] or visit our Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) webpage.
