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Third annual Art "n" the Schools Art Contest and Field Trip in Los Angeles and South Florida

Athletes for Life™ has served public and private schools for 36 years. Last year, we launched the Art "n" the Schools Art Contest and Exhibit in collaboration with the LA Art Show. The primary purpose of this collaboration was to reintroduce art and craft back into the school system. We are excited to continue our Art "n" the Schools Art Contest and Field Trip for the upcoming edition of the LA Art Show in 2026, and now the Art Palm Beach 2026 in South Florida.

First, students are encouraged to submit their art online. A curating panel from both shows will judge the competition. These curators will select the top three pieces to premiere at the 2026 Art Palm Beach Show and LA Art Show inside the AFL Art "n" the Schools Lounge.

2025 South Florida Winners:

Jeremiah Collins

Taylor Cooke

Karolyn Bilton

2025 Southern California Winners:

Lily Goldenhar

Chloe Im

Chloe Nam

We thank Broward County Public Schools and Compton Unified School District for supporting the Art "n" the Schools Contest and Field Trip. On both coasts, more than 400 students participated in the field trip. With the support of Art Palm Beach and the LA Art Show, students received a private tour of the show, a commemorative shirt, and met many artists and gallery owners on display. Here, students discovered their passion and learned about the business aspects of the art world.

To learn more about the Art "n" the schools program please view our Program Write Up

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