13th Annual Youth Arts Challenge
We received over 150 Submissions!
Kairo D., Hanalani Schools
Grand Prize Submission, 2026
Open to Hawai‘i residential youth, statewide!
The Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) and the Hawai‘i Planning Committee, in conjunction with the 23rd Annual Hawai‘i International Summit on Preventing, Assessing and Treating Trauma Across the Lifespan is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Youth Arts Challenge, which promotes the development of healthy interpersonal relationships.
Placed submissions will be displayed at the 23rd Hawaiʻi Summit, March 2nd - 4th, 2026, and awarded at the Awards Luncheon at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort.
Most art mediums are welcome! Drawings, paintings, digital art, photography, sculptures, wood carvings, ceramics, and more!
Mahalo to our Sponsors!
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Mental Health America of Hawai‘i
Family Programs Hawai‘i
For more information, contact Krystal Baba at krystalb@ivatcenters.org.
Congratulations to the 13th Annual Youth Arts Challenge Placed Submissions!
Division 1
Noelani K., Happy Keiki Preschool
D1 First Place
Hina D., Pearl Ridge Elementary School
D1 Second Place
Joelle F., The Cole Academy
D1 Third Place
Division 2
Jaren F., Hawai‘i Technology Academy
D2 First Place
Joslin A., Maunaloa Elementary School
D2 Second Place
Amos L., Waikōloa Elementary and Middle School
D2 Third Place
Division 3
Alliyah C-C., Hawai‘i Technology Academy
D3 First Place
Dana C., Mānoa Elementary School
D3 Second Place
Hi‘iaka K., Mānoa Elementary School
D3 Third Place
Division 4
Skylar V., ‘Ewa Makai Middle School
D4 First Place
Zoey T., ‘Ewa Makai Middle School
D4 Second Place
Amaya T., ‘Ewa Makai Middle School
D4 Third Place
Division 5
Renee S., Mililani High School
D5 First Place
Zynen D., Hawai‘i Technology Academy
D5 Second Place
Kealey R., Waiākea High School
D5 Third Place
*Poetry
*Click each submission to read the full poem.
Angelique Y., Wai‘anae High School
Poetry First Place
Ella Q-L., Maryknoll School
Poetry Second Place
Kairo D., Hanalani Schools
Poetry Third Place
13th Annual Youth Arts Challenge Calendar
Click to download the 2026 Youth Arts Challenge calendar.