AND THE WINNERS ARE…
For the second year Tacoma Sister Cities Council hosted an international project that introduces and involves Tacoma’s youth by providing them with an opportunity to artistically express themselves; to represent Washington State and the United States in an international competition; and to understand how the arts can influence and actually transform cultural boundaries.
The project’s objective is to encourage students from around the world to become involved in world issues, particularly those that promote a more unified, safe, and peaceful world. This year we are pleased to have entries from two of our sister cities, Fuzhou, China (11 entries) and Boca del Río, Mexico (7 entries). These will be submitted as International Partner entries, with the Tacoma winners listed below, to the Sister Cities International YAAS.
The 2022 theme is Generation Rescue: Sustainable Water for All. Tacoma entries may be awarded First Prize – $200, Second Prize – $100 or Honorable Mention
Links to each winning artwork will be added soon.
ORIGINAL MUSIC
- First Prize – George Alexander – Tacoma School of the Arts – Title: “Remote”
- First Prize – Victoria Street – Tacoma School of the Arts – Title: “Water: the Source of Everyday Life”
- First Prize – Benjamin Kikillus – Meeker Middle School – Title: “Waterworks at Sunset”
- Second Prize – Holly Kuhlman – Life Christian Academy – Title: “Rainier” 20180731_173929.jpg
- Honorable Mention -Avery Silos – Tacoma School of the Arts – Title: “How Do We Save Libby the Sea Otter?”
- First Prize – Aiysha Ali – Foss High School – Title: “From a Fish’s Perspective”
- Second Prize – Nadyia Johnson – Tacoma Online – Title: “When the Water Cries”
- First Prize – Jayla Howard – Lincoln High School – Title: “Women of the Lake”
- Second Prize – Charlotte Southworth – Stadium High School – Title: “South Beach”
- Honorable Mention – Cynthia Chin – Tacoma Science and Math Institute – Title: “Wave Fall?”
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY FOR YASS 2022 USING THIS FORM: YAAS 2022 Entry Form
Read all about the YASS competition in the poster below ! Or click here to download a PDF version.
This year’s theme is Generation Rescue: Sustainable Water for All. Climate change has become an undeniably harsh reality in our lives, making the importance of raising awareness and taking action more essential every day. As temperatures rise, water patterns are disrupted, ecosystems are disturbed, cultures are affected, and energy resources are proven to be unsustainable for long-term use. These ongoing changes impact our local and global communities in every aspect, and youth are the key to tackle this global reality.
Important dates to remember:
- January 10, 2022: Entry form becomes available
- March 11, 2022: Entry deadline
- March 22, 2022: Winners announce during Award Night