Celebrating Diversity, Inclusion and Empowerment
The All Kids Included student art competition is open to all Miami-Dade students in grades Pre-K-12. Students are invited to submit original art work depicting the competition theme and are asked to draw on the competition's selected book for inspiration.
The theme for 2021 was inspired by the book, I Believe I Can by Grace Byers, illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo. I Believe I Can is an affirmation for boys and girls of every background and ability to love and believe in themselves. The poetic text and beautiful illustrations are an uplifting tribute to the limitless potential of all boys and girls to dream big and achieve their full potential. Student artists were asked to read the book for inspiration and depict the themes of diversity, inclusion and empowerment.
Click here to search the Miami-Dade Public Library System for I Believe I Can
Contest Exhibitions
- In-person exhibition opening: April 14, 2021 | 6 - 7:30 pm at the Mexican Consulate of Miami | 1399 SW 1st AVE, Miami, FL 33130
- Click here to view the 2021 exhibit in the MDPLS Virtual Exhibitions online gallery
- Click here to view the 2020 exhibit in the AKI Online Art Gallery
Contest Award Ceremony
- 2021 Virtual Awards Ceremony: Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 11:00 am via Facebook Live | Details Coming Soon!
- Click here to view the 2020 award ceremony slide presentation
For additional information contact Ivette Dominguez
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COMPETITION AWARDS:
Selected semi-finalists will be chosen to have their work exhibited and will receive a copy of the book, I Believe I Can. In addition, semi-finalists will be automatically entered into the AKI Student Art Competition finals (see below).
1st, 2nd, 3rd place and honorable mention winners will be selected from the semi-finalists for Pre-K, Elementary, Middle and High School levels to receive the prizes as outlined below, and to have their work exhibited. A Grand Prize for "Best in Show" will also be chosen. In addition, winning students will each receive a medal and an All Kids Included goody bag.
Art teachers submitting entries selected for 1st Place will each receive a $100 Blick Art Supply Card.
Art teachers submitting the entry selected for Best in Show will receive a $250 Blick Art Supply Card.
| Grades | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
| Pre-K | $100 Blick Art Supply Card | $75 Blick Art Supply Card | $50 Blick Art Supply Card |
| Elementary School | $100 Blick Art Supply Card | $75 Blick Art Supply Card | $50 Blick Art Supply Card |
| Middle School | $100 Blick Art Supply Card | $75 Blick Art Supply Card | $50 Blick Art Supply Card |
| High School | $100 Blick Art Supply Card | $75 Blick Art Supply Card | $50 Blick Art Supply Card |
| Honorable Mentions: | $ 25 Blick Art Supply Card |
| Best in Show: | $250 Blick Art Supply Card |