Celebrating Art and Wildlife Conservation
AVIAN SPECIES
ART CONTEST 2026
The 2026 Avian Species Art Contest showcased an extraordinary collection of artwork inspired by the beauty, diversity, and ecological importance of birds. From vibrant songbirds to majestic raptors, students used their creativity to explore the fascinating world of avian species through a wide range of artistic styles and perspectives. The impressive quality of the submissions reflects not only strong artistic ability, but also a genuine appreciation for nature and the interconnected ecosystems that birds help sustain. Each piece tells a unique story, inviting viewers to look more closely at the wildlife around them and inspiring greater awareness of the conservation efforts needed to protect these remarkable species for future generations.
Here are the winners of the 2026 Avian Species Art Contest:
Grade K~2
Best in Age Group
"The Forest Hummingbird"
Marker / Acrylic Marker
Emma Yang (Grade 2)
Gold Award Winners
"Loving Nest"
Hannah He
Grade K
"Wings of the Rainforest"
Lexi Zhang
Grade K
"Live in Jungle"
Olivia Hu
Grade K
"Eyes of the Forest"
Yuvaan Kumar Karthik
Grade K
"Hummy"
Aaira Patel
Grade 1
"Duck"
Arya Brown
Grade 1
"Duck"
Evelyn Geng
Grade 1
"Honey Suckle"
Helen Liu
Grade 1
"Singing in the Lavender"
Jonathan Feng
Grade 1
"Majestic Eagle"
Lucas Li
Grade 1
"Rainbow Parrot"
Mia Guerra
Grade 1
"A Cozy Owl Home"
Alyssa Bai
Grade 2
"A Fluffy Little Bird Among the Flowers"
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Ashlyn Wang
Grade 2
"The Owl in the Flowers"
Ashlyn Wang
Grade 2
"Wild and Free"
Billy Liu
Grade 2
"An Owl in Flight"
Emma Yang
Grade 2
"Soaring Wings"
Isabella Sun
Grade 2
"Beautiful Bird"
Juliette So
Grade 2
"Duck"
Kailin Guo
Grade 2
"Song of the Toucan"
Micah Luo
Grade 2
"Wildflower Haven"
Nicole Sun
Grade 2
"Water Lily Wetlands"
Olivia Wang
Grade 2
"The Feeding of the Baby"
TIna Sun
Grade 2
Grade 3~5
Best in Age Group
"Ripples on the Lake"
Acrylic on Canvas
Rosie Chen (Grade 4)
Gold Award Winners
"Blossom & Feathers"
Alice Han
Grade 3
"Golden Reflection"
Angela Zhao
Grade 3
"Mallard"
Ariel Liang
Grade 3
"Where the Wild Is Safe"
Chloe Jia
Grade 3
"Guardian of the Night"
Damon Weng
Grade 3
"Snow Owl"
Eddie Xiang
Grade 3
"Ducks in the Lake"
Evan Guo
Grade 3
"Lily and Swan"
Ivy Yu
Grade 3
"Watching You"
Jason Wen
Grade 3
"Bold Eagle"
Jefferson Hao
Grade 3
"Grace in Blue and Gold"
Mario Li
Grade 3
"Le Petit Oiseau"
Mishka Thakkar
Grade 3
"Birds in the Bush"
Pascal Ning
Grade 3
"The Flutters of My Heart"
Samaira Bhushan
Grade 3
"Eyes of the Forest"
Alicia Pan
Grade 4
"Whisper of the Hollyhock"
Alina Zhang
Grade 4
"Small Encounter"
Alwin Lu
Grade 4
"Eye on Freedom"
Colin Lu
Grade 4
"Azure Stillness"
Ella Song
Grade 4
"Winter Watcher"
Emily Zhang
Grade 4
"Explorer of the Sky"
Ethan Chen
Grade 4
"Silent Majesty"
Jayden Lao
Grade 4
"Apple Face Snowy Owl"
Kelley Yuan
Grade 4
"Parrot Among the Flowers"
Larina Shen
Grade 4
"Shelter from the Storm"
Nolan Wei
Grade 4
"Golden Eagle"
Varnika Kukudala
Grade 4
"The Golden Pollinator"
Xingyue Lin
Grade 4
"Backyard Water Source"
Yiling Lao
Grade 4
"The Green Woods"
Adam Xie
Grade 5
"Birds of the Jungle"
Aiden Guan
Grade 5
"Before the Sunset"
Annabelle Guo
Grade 5
"Lunar Sentinel"
Bella Li
Grade 5
"Autumn Raven"
Charlie Zhen
Grade 5
"Duck Love"
Corinna Liu
Grade 5
"Eagle's Midnight Watch"
Emma Tan
Grade 5
"Guardian of the Rainforest"
Eric Zhou
Grade 5
"Guardian of the Grasslands"
Jiapei Dai
Grade 5
"The Jewel of the Rainforest"
Komali Badugu
Grade 5
"Owl’s Outlook"
Oscar Lin
Grade 5
Grade 6~8
Best in Age Group
"Parrots in Love"
Watercolor
Juyun Kim (Grade 8)
Gold Award Winners
"Dawn Delight"
Abigail Ming
Grade 6
"A Little Bird Among Maple Leaves"
Anna Xu
Grade 6
"Lakefront Lovers"
Aryan Kommuri
Grade 6
"Kea Parrot"
Claire Wang
Grade 6
"Wings of Resilience"
Crystal Gao
Grade 6
"Mallard"
Effie Chen
Grade 6
"Flying"
Katherine Chang
Grade 6
"Vigilance"
Ruihang Li
Grade 6
"Tall Wings"
Shaurya Dasari
Grade 6
"Finding Safe Shores"
Valerie Zhou
Grade 6
"Running"
Yuhan Li
Grade 6
"The Great Horned Owl"
Aaron Cheng
Grade 7
"The Night’s Gemstone"
Adalind Bu
Grade 7
"The Pollinators of the Crabapple Blossoms"
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Aila (Seojin) Kim
Grade 7
"Hummingbird and Flowering Cactus"
Catherine Zeng
Grade 7
"A Gift from Autumn"
Clayton Poon
Grade 7
"Forest Feathers"
Daisy Liu
Grade 7
"Robin"
Eddy Song
Grade 7
"Fun Meal Time for Hummingbirds"
Elin Kim
Grade 7
"Steel Mind"
Ella Chan
Grade 7
"The Falcon Trainer"
Evelyn Yao
Grade 7
"Parrot in Flight"
Francis Widjaja
Grade 7
"Red Finch in Bloom"
Hebe Li
Grade 7
"Alive in the Snow"
Ian Li
Grade 7
"Ember Afloat"
Jessica Kim
Grade 7
"Love In The Desert"
Jolaine Qian
Grade 7
"Crown of Sunset"
Kaileen Ren
Grade 7
"The Eagle in the Sunlight"
Lucas Wang
Grade 7
"The Lonely Plume"
Nolan Pan
Grade 7
"Perched Owls"
Selena Zhang
Grade 7
"Silent Snow Guardians"
Yolanda Cheng
Grade 7
"Magpie"
Yuchen Jin
Grade 7
"Majestic Goose"
Ami Chun
Grade 8
"A Quiet Appraisal"
Beijia Ma
Grade 8
"Purity"
Cindy Chen
Grade 8
"Philippine Eagle"
Hanna Xu
Grade 8
"The Last Wetland"
Isaac Wong
Grade 8
"Whispers of the Marsh"
Jagger Ross
Grade 8
"A Bouquet of Oranges"
Janet Liu
Grade 8
"In the Dream Lake"
Kylie Lui
Grade 8
"Feathers of Flame"
Pragya Prasanna
Grade 8
"Cranes at Sunset"
Qianchi Ji
Grade 8
"Foraging in the Blizzard"
Sara Liu
Grade 8
"Wings Over The Wind"
Stella Kim
Grade 8
"Guardian of the Canopy"
Zhenyu Zhao
Grade 8
Grade 9~12
Best in Age Group
"Golden Drift"
Acrylic on Gessoboard
SungWon Lee (Grade 10)
Gold Award Winners
"Descent"
Allison Bu
Grade 9
"Goodbye Home"
Annika Liang
Grade 9
"The Golden Night"
Ashley Park
Grade 9
"Beautiful Egret"
Carson Dong
Grade 9
"Silent Glide"
Claire Pang
Grade 9
"Golden Eyes"
Daniel Zhou
Grade 9
"My Life with You"
Emily Yang
Grade 9
"Prism on Water"
Gia Lee
Grade 9
"Whispers of the Wild"
Isabella Sung
Grade 9
"At the Water's Edge"
Jisun Yoon
Grade 9
"Golden Serenity"
Kihyo Nam
Grade 9
"Wings Full of Love"
Kimi Wang
Grade 9
"Migration"
Melody Chen
Grade 9
"A Chorus of Birds"
Verena Chu
Grade 9
"Catching Flight and Light"
Annie Xu
Grade 10
"Hovering Hope"
Cindy Xu
Grade 10
"Bird in Blossom"
Crystal Liu
Grade 10
"Morning Perch"
Katie Zhao
Grade 10
"In the City"
Luke Wei
Grade 10
"Hunting in the Dark"
Vicky Ding
Grade 10
"The Hummingbird with Crocosmia"
Vivianna Chin
Grade 10
"Arctic Majesty"
Emma Shim
Grade 11
"Mountainside Roost"
Jayson Dong
Grade 11
"Grace in Blue"
Jessy Kim
Grade 11
"A Creekside Catch"
Yolanda Zhang
Grade 11
"The Rarest Hue"
Yujin Kim
Grade 11
"The Owl"
Berra Karac
Grade 12
"The Shining Owls"
Hank Sun
Grade 12
"The Bird and the Squirrel"
Rachel Zeng
Grade 12