Our Young Artists & Authors Showcase (YAAS), featuring art from Norfolk Public Schools students, will be on a one-time special display at the Chrysler Museum, One Memorial Place in Norfolk, on Thursday, March 5. This will include a free reception and awards ceremony from 5:30 to 7 p.m. as part of the Chrysler Museum’s Mixtape First Thursdays Series!
YAAS is an annual worldwide contest that encourages youth, ages 12-18, to express the mission of Sister Cities International through original artwork, literature, photography, and music. The winners of our showcase advance to the international competition at Sister Cities International in Washington, D.C.
For our showcase in Norfolk, the students will submit Classic Art, Digital Art, or Original Photography. Entries are judged by local art experts on theme interpretation and creativity. We will award cash prizes to the top three artists of each category in both the middle school and high school age groups. Honorable mentions in each category and age group will also be recognized. All participants in the showcase receive a certificate of appreciation.
2026 Theme: This year’s theme is Voices of Today, Visions of Tomorrow. It encourages young artists and authors to raise their voices during a historic moment as the United States celebrates 250 years since its founding, and Sister Cities International honors 70 years of building global friendships and cultural understanding. It reflects the ongoing journey from the country’s founding ideals toward a more interconnected, peaceful world. To learn more, click here. We offer a special congratulations to the 2025 winners of the international competition from our Sister City, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines!
