CHANDLER, Ariz. – Chandler’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division is currently accepting entries for its annual Creative Expression Competition. Entries must reflect this year’s theme — “Inclusion is our Superpower”. Students living in or attending a school in Chandler (grades K-12) are eligible to enter.
Visual art entries or one-page written essays will be accepted through 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. Submission guidelines, judging criteria and entry forms are available online at Creative Expression Competition.
Submissions, along with a completed entry form, may be submitted in person at one of the following locations:
- Chandler City Hall: 175 S. Arizona Ave.
- Basha Library: 5990 S. Val Vista Drive
- Downtown Library: 22 S. Delaware St.
- Hamilton Library: 3700 S. Arizona Ave.
- Sunset Library: 4930 W. Ray Road
Entry forms also will be available at every dropoff location. Chandler City Hall is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and library hours are available at Chandler Library.
All entries will be displayed at one of the Chandler Public Libraries for the month of December. Winners will be notified no later than Jan. 6 and will be invited to receive their small prize on stage at the 30th Annual Chandler Multicultural Festival on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza. The winners of each category will have their artwork displayed at the Multicultural Festival.
For more information about the Creative Expression Competition, contact Adrianna Tušek Erickson with the city's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division at 480-782-2224.
Media contact:
Stephanie Romero
Public Information Officer, City of Chandler
480-782-2231