Flushing Kids Arts Festival 2024: Celebrating Young Artists & Community
The 2nd Annual Flushing Kids Arts Festival took place on May 4th, 2024. This event celebrated vibrant creativity and community spirit. This year, 42 talented young artists showcased their work. Families gathered for a day filled with artistic expression and engagement.
From the moment the event began, the energy and enthusiasm of the participants were evident. Children of different ages displayed their artistic talents, creating beautiful artworks that reflected the Flushing community. The event included a drawing contest divided into three age groups: 4-7, 8-13, and 14-18. This setup offered a wonderful chance for young artists to express themselves and compete for exciting prizes.
The festival's atmosphere was filled with joy and positivity as families and friends gathered to support the young artists. Attendees enjoyed a day of art-making, mingling, and celebrating the incredible creativity of Flushing's youth.
We are very thankful for the success of this year's Flushing Kids Arts Festival. This achievement was made possible by the generous support of our sponsors and community partners.
A special thank you to Blick Art Materials for their generous sponsorship. Their dedication to quality art supplies has greatly supported the art culture and encouraged creativity in our Flushing community.
We also extend our sincere gratitude to our other valued partners:
Blue Rock Insurance Services for protecting our special event and ensuring a safe environment for all.
CCL Tax and Accounting for their professional services in auditing the event.
PappaRich for their dedicated sponsorship of one of our contest categories.
Public Safety Patrol for their diligent work in keeping all our attendees safe and secure throughout the day.
Anthony Tam, the President of the Kiwanis Hope Foundation, shared his insights on the event: "The Flushing Kids Arts Festival truly united children and their families. It was a day filled with art and community involvement, creating lasting memories. We take great pride in all the young artists who participated and shared their talents with us."
The festival concluded with an award ceremony that honored the winners from each age group for their exceptional artwork. The Flushing Kids Arts Festival continues to grow each year, offering young artists a platform to explore their creativity and highlighting the rich cultural heritage and artistic potential found in our community.
Group A (Age 4 -7)
Anqi Fu, age 7 (GOLD AWARDS)
Mickey Xie, age 6 (SILVER AWARDS)
Matthew Shi, age 7 (BRONZE AWARDS)
Group B (Age 8 -13)
Elin Sze, age 9 (GOLD AWARDS)
Serena Zou, age 8 (SILVER AWARDS)
Yanwei Liu, age 13 (BRONZE AWARDS)
Group C (Age 14 -18)
Connie Lin, age 17 (GOLD AWARDS)
Heidi Choy, age 16 (SILVER AWARDS)
Jennifer Huang, age 16 (BRONZE AWARDS)
