In 2019, the Youth Poster Contest, co-sponsored by TRPS, attracted 235 incredible posters from 11 high schools and 17 middle schools, both public and private, throughout Marin.
All Marin middle and high school students are invited to design a poster that communicates their hopes and concerns about social justice, climate change, women’s rights, firearms regulation, immigration, gender and sexual equality, or other issues important to youth.
Important to note is this an art contest, but also a messaging contest. Posters are judged on the impact of the student’s message, and how they utilize creativity, expressive language, and original art to communicate their message.
There are two age groups in the contest, 12-14 years old, and 15-18 years old. See them all the winners and finalists now until the end of the year at Haight Street Art Center in San Francisco.
12-14 Age Group
Producer’s Award
“The Last Straw”
by Andrea Flores
First Place
“Does This Make Me Enough?”
by Samantha Elegant
Second Place
“The Earth in Plastic”
by Amanda Koepple
Third Place
“Middle School Stress”
by Eva Laborde-Turner
Honorable Mention
“Everybody is Enough”
by Avery Aguero
Honorable Mention
“School Shooting”
by Josie Calder
Finalist
“Irreversible”
by Sophie Blauvelt
Finalist
“Placing the Blame”
by Rai Jobe Zelinski
Finalist
“Hunger is Real”
by Sam Martin
Finalist
“There is No Plan(et) B”
by Manelle Dillard
Finalist
“Everyone Deserves a Home”
by Dylan Gibson
15-18 Age Group
First Place
“Love is Love”
by Tika Win
Second Place
“Take Action on Wildfires”
by Maria Villar
Third Place
“Land of the Dead”
by Amelie Benicia
Honorable Mention
“Boys Cry Too”
by River Evision-Behrman
Honorable Mention
“Bloodbrothers”
by Lily Gates
Finalist
“Let in the Light”
by Anais Fournier
Finalist
“Gun Control”
by Ella Mullins
Finalist
“Stop Human Trafficking”
by Amanda Morris
Finalist
“Immigration”
by Fatima Ayala
Finalist
“Make the Change”
by Ruby Valentine Wolfers
The 2020 Youth Poster Contest Open January 6. More information at youthpostercontest.org.
