A Global Stage for Young Visionaries
2026 California Young Artists
Join the California Young Artists Expo, a premier platform for young creatives to showcase their talent on an international stage. Hosted by California Sister Cities, this youth-led online event for high school and college students worldwide celebrates artistic expression that fosters global unity and positive change.
📅 Submission Deadline Extension: Accepting Entries  Through Friday, November 6, 2026
🌎 Theme: Peace, Kindness & Cooperation
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Expo Categories
Click on any of the categories below to see 2025 art submissions
My City, My Town
My Identity & Self Expression
World Peace & Cooperation
Open Category: All Art Forms
All Video Entries
KOTODAMA & Poetry Presentations
2025 Art Awards
Over $12,000 in Award Prize Money
California Young Artists Expo Judging Panel
#1 Fabiola Kinder California Sister Cities Art Connoisseur
#2 Pete Harrison Award-Winning Digital Artist Torquay, United Kingdom
#3 Haruka Igarashi"Shogun" actress, musician & martial artist
VIDEO JUDGES
Henryk Cymerman, MFA: Cinematographer & Film Professor
Jamie Bell, MFA: Media Professional
M. Kimo Friese: Film & Entertainment Journalist
Art of 2025 Finalists on Display in Tokyo
Finalists' Art on Display at United Nations University in Tokyo
2025 Finalists’ art was on display at the United Nations University in Tokyo, Japan, during the month of October 2025.
United Nations University in Tokyo
Creative Space Akademeia 21 Harajuku
Art of 2024 Finalists on Display in Tokyo
Why Participate?
The California Young Artists Expo is an international platform that empowers young artists to share their vision with the world.
Hosted by California Sister Cities, this youth-led event encourages creativity and cultural exchange by showcasing artwork that reflects themes of peace, kindness, and cooperation.
This annual event welcomes submissions from talented young creators across the globe, offering them a prestigious opportunity to exhibit their work internationally.
In the past, artwork has been displayed in California, as well as at United Nations University and Creative Space Akademeia 21 in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, providing artists with global exposure and recognition.
- Gain Global Recognition – Your work could be showcased on an international stage.
- Win Prestigious Awards – Multiple prizes, including cash awardsÂ
- Express Your Voice – Share powerful messages through art on critical topics like climate change, identity, and world peace.
- Join a thriving community of young artists making an impact through art.
