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2026 SSFA Art Contest Results — "Into the Future"

Art Contest Recap May 17, 2026

2026 SSFA Art Contest Results — "Into the Future"

We received 79 submissions from students in Maryland and Virginia. Trophies and cash prizes were awarded; Bayside Cantina sponsored an additional Special Prize.

2026 Art Contest results poster

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 SSFA "Into the Future" Art Contest! This year, we received 79 submissions from students in Maryland and Virginia. Only trophies and cash prizes were awarded; certificates were not distributed this year. We are grateful to Bayside Cantina for sponsoring an additional Special Prize.

Ceremony, Exhibition, & Artwork Pick Up

An in-person ceremony was held on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at:
Bayside Cantina · 2809 Boston St · Baltimore, MD 21224

Doors opened at 3:30 PM, the ceremony began at 4:00 PM. Artwork and prizes were picked up at the venue between 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Grand Prize

Thomas Nam (3rd Grade)"Rescue from the Sky"
This artwork depicts a future where drones help during fires, saving people and animals and keeping everyone safe. A hopeful vision of technology protecting the community.

Winners by Category
  • K–2nd Grade: 1st – Tyler Choi · 2nd – Chloe Yang · 3rd – Jayna Shin
  • 3rd–5th Grade: 1st – Casey Choi · 2nd – Sarang You · 3rd – Sarang Ryu
  • 6th–8th Grade: 1st – Jin S. Lee · 2nd – Emily Na · 3rd – Edison Lee
  • 9th–12th Grade: 1st – Grace Lee · 2nd – Daniel Jang · 3rd – Irene
Special Prizes
  • Korea Times – Irene Seong
  • Bayside Cantina – Lauren Hong
Honorable Mentions

Leo Yoon · Dabin · Valor Oh · Yeji Jin · Asher Lee

Judges' Commentary

This year's contest featured many outstanding student artworks, full of creativity and unique visions of the future. The Grand Prize was awarded to Thomas Nam for his inspiring depiction of technology aiding in rescue operations. All selected works will be displayed on the SSFA website, and we congratulate all participants for their impressive contributions.