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Our 28th Annual Art & Writing Challenge, named in honor of its founder Dennis T. Thomas, is organized to encourage local youth to address issues of peace and social justice through fine art (includes visual art, sculpture, photography, video, and music) or writing (creative writing or essay).
CHALLENGE TOPIC FOR 2026:
"WHAT DOES WORKING FOR A
PEACEFUL AND JUST WORLD MEAN TO YOU?"
The 8th Annual Youth Activist Grant is given to deserving youth who show exemplary leadership and dedication for social justice, organizing and human rights.
For more information including
the contest rules, submission instructions, etc., use the QR code below or click on the peaceful schools website
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
We would LOVE to hear from you if you would like to volunteer for this inspiring project!
and/or
Please consider supporting this effort by making a financial contribution to the Peace Center in honor (or memory) of a family member/friend which will go towards the awards fund. We will acknowledge your gift in our awards notification materials.
More information on these options? Please contact margli@ourpeacecenter.org
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND PLEASE SHARE WIDELY!
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If you plan to drop off artwork, you need to phone/text the office at 925-933-7850 or email: info@ourpeacecenter.org to be certain a person will be there to accept the submission.
If you are unable to deliver artwork and do not want to submit a photograph, we may be able to arrange for a pick-up from your school. We need to receive a request for this option ahead of the submission deadline. Please contact the office by 5 PM on Thursday, April 16th at 925-933-7850 or email to info@ourpeacecenter.org to schedule.
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