2024 Houston's Youth Talent Showcase for Artists

Sister Cities of Houston invites students from 13 to 18 years of age to compete in Houston's Youth Talent Showcase for Artists. This year's theme is ClimateScape: Resilient Cities for Tomorrow's Climate.

  • Houston Grand Prize: $300 

  • National Grand Prize: $1000

The deadline for SCH Youth Talent Showcase is Friday, April 20, 2024 at 5:00 P.M.

Sister Cities of Houston will submit up to five (5) winning pieces in each category for the Sister Cities International Youth Artist and Authors Showcase national competition. All related registration fees for the national competition will be covered by Sister Cities of Houston. 

Learn more about the national competition at www.sistercitiesinternational.org

For questions and submissions, contact Kham Vargas at kvargas@sistercitieshouston.org or call 832.818.3819.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Artist Requirements:

  • Students age 13 - 18 years old;

  • 2-dimensional work, any medium except photography;

  • Digital art submissions must be a minimum of 1350x1080 px.

Author Requirements:

  • Students age 13 - 18 years old;

  • Poems no more than 200 words;

  • Essays no more than 500 words.

Musician Requirements:

  • Students age 13 - 18 years old;

  • Audio submissions cannot exceed four (4) minutes and must be originals.

Photographer Requirements:

  • Students age 13 - 18 years old;

  • Works can be black and white or color.