The HUMAN TOUCH: Made by Me
Your hands. Your ideas. Your story
Celebrating 50 Years of Community, Connection & Belonging
Artwork Submitted Deadline: January 31, 2027
Theme Introduction
In a world increasingly shaped by technology, The Human Touch invites young artists to explore what makes us human: connection, kindness, family, friendship, culture, empathy, memories, community, and the ways we care for one another.Young artists are encouraged to tell their own stories and show what human connection means to them.Your artwork might explore:Family • Friendship • Belonging • Helping Others • Community • Culture • Generations • Kindness • Memories • Human ConnectionCreated by Young ArtistsArtwork must be the student’s own original creation. AI-generated artwork or artwork created using generative AI tools is not accepted.
Important Dates
September 18, 2026 --- 2027 Theme & Call for Artists
January 31, 2027Artwork Submission & Drop-Off Deadline
February 1–15 2027Artwork Selection
March 15–April 9 20274th Harmony of Hearts Exhibition
Goldy S. Lewis Community Center
April 17, 2027Awards Celebration / Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Festival
May 20272027 Harmony of Hearts Artbook
June–July 2027 Special Winner Exhibition City Hall – pending confirmation
Artwork Requirements
Possible media:DrawingPaintingMixed MediaCollagePhotographyDigital Art created without generative AISculpture / 3D Art.
The size and framing requirements:
Exhibition section
See Young Artists' Stories Come to LifeMarch 15 – April 9, 2027Goldy S. Lewis Community Center11200 Base Line RoadRancho Cucamonga, CA 91701Free admission
Awards
Celebrating Every Selected Young Artist
Top Awards in Three age divisions
🥇 First Place — $150
🥈 Second Place — $100
🥉 Third Place — $50
Judges' Awards24 Special Judges' Awards
Selected Artist Recognition
Every selected artist receives an official exhibition certificate.
Why Harmony of Hearts Matters
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility: Students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 from the Inland Empire are invited to participate.
Group I — Elementary School (Grades K–5)
Group II — Middle School (Grades 6–8)
Group III — High School (Grades 9–12)
Entry Fee: FREE
One original artwork per student
Tell the Story Behind Your Art
Story Behind the CanvasEvery artwork has a story.Young artists will be invited to submit a short artist reflection explaining the idea, experience, person, or feeling behind their work.Selected stories may be featured in:The exhibition • 2027 Artbook • Polaris website • Story Behind the Canvas programsThis connects beautifully with the “Human Touch” theme.
Tell the Story Behind Your Art
Ready to Share Your Art?
STEP 1
Create original artwork inspired by Human Touch.
STEP 2
Prepare your artwork and artist reflection.
STEP 3
Complete the online submission form.
STEP 4
Drop off your original artwork by January 31, 2027.
500+Young Artists Reached45+Schools Represented180Artworks Selected in 2026
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Harmony of Hearts gives young artists a place to be seen, heard, and celebrated while bringing schools, families, artists, and communities together through art.The California Arts Council's 2026–27 award provides very strong third-party validation: it describes the 4th annual exhibition as a free community-based program serving underserved K–12 youth, including multilingual families and youth with disabilities.
Each year's Harmony of Hearts Artbook is available on Amazon. Order your copy, take home a piece of that year's beautiful collection, and support future exhibitions & Rancho Cucamonga's IncredABLE program.
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