The annual Creative Expression Competition gives our Chandler students an opportunity to express themselves and share their talent with the City. It is open to all students living or attending school in Chandler. One entry per student will be accepted in both the writing and visual arts categories.
Students are invited to create visual or written work reflecting this year’s theme of:
Inclusivity for a Stronger City
Embracing our Differences to Build a Connected Community
Students can:
- Write a one-page essay incorporating this year’s theme (typed is preferred)
- Create a visual piece of art no larger than 8.5 x 11. This can include photographs, paintings, sketches, mosaics, handmade art using crayons, colored pencils and more.
Competition Guidelines
- No names on the front of writing or visual entries. No captions or title sequence with names for video entries.
- Writing |Essay
- Entries are limited to one page.
- Eligible grade-level categories: K-4, 5-8, 9-12
- Visual |Photography, painting, sketch, or other visual art
- Please limit the size to 8.5 x 11
- Horizontal orientation is preferred.
- Eligible grade level categories: K-4, 5-8, 9-12
Only ONE entry per student will be accepted in both the writing and visual arts categories.
Judging Criteria
- Writing: Readability, reflection of theme, use of writer’s understanding of cultural experiences
- Visual: Composition, presentation, technique, and subject.
All material presented must be deemed appropriate by judges. All entries that do not meet contest guidelines may be subject to disqualification.
Winners will be announced at the 28th annual Chandler Multicultural Festival on Jan. 14, 2023. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive a small prize and the artwork and writing will be displayed at the Multicultural Fair.
Winning entries will also be shared on social media, here on this page and on CUSD.
Entries can be dropped off at the following locations and entry forms are available.
- Chandler City Hall: 175 S. Arizona Ave. 85226
- Basha Library: 5990 S. Val Vista Drive 85249
- Downtown Library: 22 S. Delaware St. 85225
- Hamilton Library: 3700 S. Arizona Ave. 85248
- Sunset Library: 4930 W. Ray Road 85226
Entries will be accepted starting Oct. 3 thru Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.
Please include the Entry Form with your submission. Entry forms also available at all drop off locations.
Art and Writing will be judged by a wide variety of City staff, community partners and Chandler residents.
2023 Winners | Visual: K - 12th Grade

Rachael P.
1st Place: K - 4th Grade
A United Heart of Our Community

Dreanna B.
2nd Place: K - 4th Grade
Inclusivity for a Stronger City

Daphne B.
3rd Place: K - 4th Grade
Inclusivity for a Stronger City

Ethan G.
1st Place: 5th - 8th Grade
Together

Audrena F.
2nd Place: 5th - 8th Grade
The Rainbow of Colors

Tara N.
3rd Place: 5th - 8th Grade
Planting seeds of Diversity: The Catalyst for a Stronger Community

Brandon L.
1st Place: 9th - 12th Grade
We Are All Connected

Sumaya Q.
2nd Place: 9th - 12th Grade
Longevity

Isaiah V.
3rd Place: 9th - 12th Grade
Generational Touch
2023 Winners | Writing: 5th - 12th Grade
5th - 8th Category
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