thank you to the creatives of semiahmoo secondary, earl marriott secondary, elgin park secondary & grandview heights secondary for all your incredible submissions!
the 2025 creatives demonstrated exceptional vulnerability and depth in their reflections of the theme, self.
what our artists made
gold scholarship recipients
the gold art of the city scholarships were proudly presented to five creatives in the amount of $1000 for their exceptional artistic achievement and successful expression of self
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Slideshow
silver scholarship recipients
the silver art of the city scholarships were proudly presented to ten creatives in the amount of $500 for their exceptional artistic achievement and successful expression of self
featured artists
within the wings
within the wings
flows of me
flows of me
phoenix
phoenix
journey for purpose
journey for purpose
maison d'être
maison d'être
all in good time
all in good time
individual unity
individual unity
earrings of the vally and a family tapestry
earrings of the vally and a family tapestry
from our creatives
“our sense of self is what we do with the good and the bad we’ve faced. it is acknowledging consciously that in this vast world that you are something.”
-- c.l
“... i believe there exists an ineffable essence that truly defines the self. it is the very fabric of one’s being, a quiet type of magic that inhabits and animates a structure born of carbon and coincidence. this mysterious, indescribable sentience, the very core of consciousness, is, to me, the purest form of the self.”
-- r.l
“in my opinion, self is both who you are and who you want to be. it's the core of an individual's identity shaped by their dreams, values and choices.”
-- y.l
“self is not a simple concept but is defined by love. people often say, ‘be yourself, live your life.’ to me, the foundation of being myself and living my life is always remembering who stands by my side and who truly loves me... ‘self’ is the faith that lifts me from the wasteland”
-- j.l
“to me, self is something i am scared of, something i’m afraid to think too deeply about. it hides the darkest fears and untold stories buried deep inside us.”
-- m.z
“to me, self is everything people don’t always see. it’s not just who you are when you’re smiling or succeeding, it is the parts of you that struggle, doubt, and fight to stay true in a world constantly telling you who to be.”
-- c.f
FEATURED PAST THEME: CHAOS
Our 2024 Creatives pushed their artistic boundaries in the pursuit to exemplify CHAOS. Students explored the way CHAOS is inevitable — through the mundane or the extraordinary, whether embraced or challenged. We’re honoured to have the opportunity to support our fellow Creatives and wish the graduating classes of 2024 endless inspiration in their pursuits!
