In 2020, the Riverside County Office of Education launched a virtual student arts competition to help students channel their creativity during the COVID-19 school closures.

Despite the closure of schools, students in Riverside County continue to create, dream, and express their ideas through their own unique talents and abilities. Artistic expression is a healthy way for students to process their feelings, exercise their creative abilities, and expand their understanding of a changing world. These expressions have the power to uplift others and bring meaning to their life and the lives of others during challenging times.

The competition was open to students in grades TK-12 attending public, charter, private, parochial, or home school programs in Riverside County. Categories included Poetry, Visual Arts, Dance, Theater Arts, Media Arts, and Music.

Art Connects Winning Entries Available Online

• Read the winning Poetry Entries

• Browse the winning Visual Arts Entries

• Hear interviews with winning Dancers

• Watch the winning Theatre Performance

• View the winning Media Arts Entries

• Enjoy the winning Music Entries