Creative Expression Competition

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.

Competition Information

Theme: Connected Through Diversity: Finding commonalities and connections in our diverse community.
This competition is open to all students living in or attending school in Chandler. One entry per student will be accepted.

Judging Criteria

Writing - Readability, Reflection of Theme, Use of Writer's Understanding of Cultural Experiences
Visual - Composition, Presentation, Technique and Subject

Competition Guidelines

No names on the front of writing or visual entries. No captions or title sequence with names for video entries.

Writing | Essay and poetry
- Entries are limited to one page.
- Eligible grade-level categories: K-4, 5-8, 9-12

Visual | Posters, photography, paintings, and video
- Vertical orientation is preferred. Please limit the size to 14" x 22"
- Eligible grade-level categories: K-4, 5-8, 9-12
  - Video | Eligible videos include short YouTube videos, TikToks, animated shorts or other digital media
    - Please limit the length of the video to two minutes.
    - YouTube URLs or uploaded MP4 files will be accepted.
    - The maximum file size is 25 MB.
    - Eligible grade-level categories: K-4, 5-8, 9-12