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Tian Hong 2026 Cross-Cultural Youth Poem & Art Contest

Tian Hong Global Gallery Announcement

8 years. 1,000+ stories. One new home. We are thrilled to announce the Tian Hong Global Gallery—a professional digital sanctuary for our community’s artistry

Meet the 2026 Tian Hong Fellows

Our 2026 Fellows are distinguished alumni returning with big hearts to contribute back to the community. Acting as our Youth Prescreening Judge Panel, they will bring their own creative wisdom to celebrate your stories and ensure the "human heart" in every entry is recognized with warmth and appreciation.

Anh Le

is an emerging filmmaker whose storytelling themes revolve around family, linguistics, and the art of letting go. While working on various short films, documentaries, and commercials, she enjoys writing to her penpals and singing old tunes in her free time.

Angela Abalo

is a senior college student at California Lutheran University majoring in Psychology and Political Science. Poetry is a big part of her life and it helps express herself in such a creative way. She is passionate about social justice and mental health and it is always a joy for her to make an impact by expressing her passion through poetry.

Evani Snyder

is double majoring in Art Practice and Molecular and Cellular Biology at UC Berkeley. In her practice, she explores using oil and acrylic paints, charcoal drawings, and sculpture techniques to make works focused on her cultural identity and the beauty of nature. Outside of art, she does biology research, try new cooking recipes, and spend time with friends and family.

Gabriella Say

is a current graphic design student at California State University, Long Beach. She is honored to be a part of this year's committee as she is developing her artistic voice through visual exploration and conceptual practice. The Tian Hong Foundation has played a significant role in building her confidence and supporting her growth as an emerging artist.

Iris Ding

is a recent graduate looking to rekindle her interest in fine arts. Watercolor and gouache are her favorite mediums.

Jessica Lin

is a Taiwanese-American artist from the Bay Area, California. She earned her BFA in Graphic Design from Rhode Island School of Design. Currently, she works as a Creative Services Coordinator at Blackwing, and teaches students with special needs how to paint.

Max Huang

is a second-year undergraduate at the University of Chicago. He enjoys various forms of art, including drawing, music, and poetry. For Max, art offers a calming change of pace from his studies in molecular engineering. It's a way to slow down and observe the world. He also believes it can cultivate creativity and serve as an inspiration for engineering designs. Finally, as an Asian American distance runner, Max finds that poetry in particular gives him a space to reflect on his identity and culture, and how they've shaped his experiences.

Ryoma Ikeda

is a student at UC Berkeley with a strong interest in creativity, critical thinking, and cross-cultural expression. As a judge, he is excited to support young artists and writers by recognizing work that is thoughtful, original, and meaningful.

2026 Contest - One Theme, Two Paths
Every submission in both tracks must be accompanied by an Artist Human Heart Statement

Human Artistry Track

The Focus: Hand-Crafted Execution.

For works created entirely by the human hand or original digital drawing. This track celebrates the physical connection between the artist and their work.

Media: Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Poem or Prose.

AI Collaborative Track

The Focus: Collaborative Imagination.

For works where AI tools are used to help generate, modify, or finalize the creative output. This track explores the synergy between human vision and technology.

Media: AI-Visual Art, AI-Poetry or Prose.

The Global Gallery Reward: Beyond the cash prizes, every winner in 2026 will receive a formal Certificate of Achievement and a permanent place in the Tian Hong Global Gallery—our professional digital sanctuary where your story will inspire our community for years to come.

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Tian Hong 2026 Entry Submission Form