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War for Injustice
This piece was inspired by America’s awakening to racial injustice. I wanted to portray this very important time in an art piece as a historical memento that I can remember…
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Grilled Cheese
“If you have any extra grilled cheese after everyone has gone through the line, please let me know. They’re my favorite,” I told Gina, the head lunch lady at the…
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By Shot and Gun
Children beg for their fathers' lives At the feet of the privileged They are told they are "less than" Like a decree, a proclamation While mothers say "Black is beautiful"…
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Connect
My work is inspired by the recent pandemic that took over the world. I wanted to show how we rely on tech to stay together in isolation, and how there…
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POETS, BE HEARD!
Join us on April 16th @ 7 pm CST for our virtual open mic poetry night! This is a low-pressure, non-judgmental space to share your poetry and gain inspiration.
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Interview with Young Artist Shannon Corgan
Take a deep dive into abstract painting, color theory, and life with Shannon Corgan! She was selected as one of our audience's favorite young artists. Check out our interview with…
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Sea Sickness
Innocence is beautiful Like a simple dive Dipping in and out Of mistaken understanding Floating in blissful ignorance Untroubled by the big waves Beckoning the roughness of the sea Yet…
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Flat Soda
A small room, Bunked with my brothers, Laughing together, Until the sun rises on this harmonious moment, And we journey together into the new day. All gathered, A klatch around…
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Cages Fell Apart
If wind is nothing more than whispers carried here and there And halos around our faces are nothing more than lantern’s flare If I am but a hallowed home of…
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The Path to Peace
The Path to Peace By Yahan Wang, 17 Medium: watercolor The waves at the bottom of this piece symbolize the challenges
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Third Eye
By Jade Buan, 16 Medium: oil pastels Most people are born with two eyes: one that sees fury and anger, and another that sees sadness and anguish. But some people…
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The Battle of Two Goods
By Aaron Stokes, 17 The battle of two goods. No one is right, No one is wrong. But “you must pick a side. You must pick a flag to wave,…
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Misery
Misery, by Niema Hussain Medium: charcoal This piece is meant to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining your mental health...
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Flowing Fins of Fascination
By Breanna Ross, 16. I used to have a Betta fish named Sheldon that disappeared one day. I was fascinated by his beautiful yet violent fins...
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I Am
By Jamea Johnson, 16. I am art. I am light and dark. I am joyful and moody...
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And Then the Doorbell Rang
By Catherine Chung, 17. We had just moved into our new house, which had a leafy backyard...
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Joke
By Atom Valderrama, 15 This piece was inspired by my emotions...
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Capturing Their Environment: Youth Voice Shared Through Photography
Middle school students in Southern Illinois learned how to use photography and writing to share insights into their environment.
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Junior Year Playlist
By Charlotte Cheung, 17. At the restaurant I work at, we pack fortune cookies with the to-go orders. I decided to draw these ordinary...
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Dear Future Daughter
By Camyia Shobe-Thomas, 16 I was mostly raised by my dad so I was taught to be strong, Taught to never let people see you cry, So I lived by…
