Scholarship Arts Competition
Create art. Earn up to $1,000.
Enrolled Moreno Valley College students are invited to enter the 2026 Dolores Huerta and César E. Chávez Arts Scholarship Competition. The 2026 submission period closes on Wednesday, March 11 at 4:30 pm.
2026 Theme: Sí Se Puede: The Power of Collective Action
This theme encourages artists to reflect on ongoing struggles for social justice, civil rights, and community empowerment, drawing inspiration from the enduring legacies of leaders like Dolores Huerta and César Chávez.
Prompt
Students are invited to create visual and creative artworks that explore and expand on this year’s theme in innovative ways. Submissions might address, but are not limited by, the following:
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Tributes to Activists: Artworks honoring individuals and groups who have dedicated their lives to fighting for civil rights and social change.
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Community Empowerment: Art that showcases the strength and resilience of communities in their pursuit of justice and dignity.
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Cultural Preservation: Creative pieces that highlight the importance of preserving cultural identities and traditions amidst ongoing struggles.
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Art as Resistance: Explorations of how art serves as a tool for protest, resistance, and raising awareness about critical issues.
Artwork Guidelines
Students may submit a painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, digital art, poem/spoken word, and video with a brief artist statement that explains how your work addresses the theme.
- Three-dimensional submissions: no larger than 36” wide x 36” high x 36” deep
- Written submissions: 250–500 words.
- Recorded submissions: maximum 3 minutes
- Artwork must be original
- To be included in the Scholarship Showcase, artwork must have a physical component provided. Drop-off at Professor Johnson's office, HM 103-H before the submission deadline.
Physical art and copies of digital art must be dropped off. Most student artwork will be displayed at the reception. Selected students providing written or performance submissions may be asked to perform or recite an excerpt from their piece at the Scholarship Ceremony.