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2025 AAPI Art Competition - Event Highlights

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, KCS proudly hosted its first-ever AAPI Art Competition, inviting students from grades 1 through 12 across New York State to explore the theme, “The Art of Belonging: Exploring AAPI Identity and Culture.” More than 60 young artists contributed original works reflecting personal stories, cultural heritage, and community connections.
 
The event culminated in a vibrant exhibition and awards ceremony recognizing the creativity and voices of AAPI youth. This year’s awardees include:

 

Grand Prize 

 
David Chung (Grade 6)
 
 

Category Winners 

 
Victor Kang (Grade 5)
Angela Liu (Grade 7)
Eliana Hong (Grade 9)
 
 

Honorable Mentions 

 
Lael Lee (Grade 3)
Avery Capitly (Grade 5)
Isabel Poyaoan (Grade 10)
Kristin Lau (Grade 12)
Kaylee Choi (Grade 12)
KCS extends its appreciation to the YS Kim Foundation for their generous support and to the families, educators, and community members who made this first-ever celebration of AAPI identity, heritage, and creativity possible.

$1000

1x
Grand Prize
Awardee

Chosen from all grades

$500

3x
Category
Awardees

Chosen from elementary school, middle school, and high school

$100

5x
Honorable Mentions

Regardless of grade level

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Competition Process

1.
Application

All submissions received before the set deadline.

2.
Review

Selected guest jurors held a blind test when selecting the awardees.

3.
Art Showcase & Ceremony

The event served as an opportunity for attendees to enjoy the exhibition, connect with artists, and experience the creativity of the AAPI community.

Competition Theme

This year’s theme was “The Art of Belonging: Exploring AAPI Identity and Culture.”