"THROUGH OUR EYES" Youth Art Showcase @ Navigating The Now Event
Schedule
Sat Apr 11 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Stillaguamish Grange #1058 | Stanwood, WA
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Through Our EyesYouth Art Showcase
April 11th 9am-4pm
@Navigating The Now event
6521 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292
Sponsored by: S.A.F.E.
Theme: How does the world look to you right now?
Young people are living through a moment that feels big, fast, and complicated.
We want to see it — through your eyes.
Create and submit an original piece of art that expresses how you are experiencing the world today.
This could reflect:
How you feel about what’s happening around you
What gives you hope
What feels uncertain
What you wish adults understood
What your future looks like
What this moment means to you
There are no “right” answers.
We are inviting honest expression.
Eligible Mediums:
All art forms are welcome, including:
Painting Drawing
Photography Digital art
Mixed media Sculpture
Spoken word (written submission or video)
Short film (under 3 minutes)
If you’re not sure whether your medium qualifies — submit it. Creativity is the point.
Eligibility:
For this showcase, participants must be ages 13–20 and live in or attend school within the 10th Legislative District.
How It Will Be Judged:
This will be a Community Vote Showcase.
All submitted works that meet guidelines will be displayed at the April 11 event.
Event attendees will vote for their favorite pieces. Winners will be announced at the end of the
event.
Prizes
🥇 First Place: $100 Cash Prize
🥈 Second Place: $50 Cash
🥉 Third Place: $25 Cash
Spotlight feature on event social media & website.
Important Dates:
Submission: April 11th 9am-10am. You will bring and set up your entry before the start of the event located at 6521 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292
Event & Voting: April 11 10am-4pm
Winners Announced: April 11 3:30pm
Pick up: 3:45pm-5pm
Submission Guidelines:
All artwork must be original.
Artist name, age, and a contact/parent phone number will be collected at drop off. (This info will not be shared with the public)
2D artwork should be ready to display (mounted or framed if possible).
Digital submissions should be high resolution.
Why This Matters:
Young people are not just watching the world, you are living it.
“Through Our Eyes” is about creating space for youth voices to be seen, felt, and heard.
This event is bipartisan and community-centered. The goal is not to tell you what to think, it is to invite you to show us what you are thinking and feeling.
Your perspective matters!
If you need assistance in showing your art please let us know. We will provide a laptop, headphones and other accessories needed to display digital, music, etc. For any questions at all
please contact S.A.F.E. @ [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Stillaguamish Grange #1058, 6521 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292-9380, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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