Sister Cities of Hampton

Congratulations 2019 Sister Cities of Hampton Young Artists Showcase Local Winners.

Our Global Bond

Sister Cities of Hampton annually participates in a number of events in support of our affiliate Sister Cities International; and hosts delegations in partnership with Hampton City School students, administrators, City Manager's staff, and the City’s Economic Development Director.

We invite you to help us expand our bond in the global community by your participation.

Many of our events are free and open to the public so visit our site often or follow us on Facebook so you can make plans to join us.

Featured Event:
2019 Young Artists Showcase Winners

Each year, the Young Artists Showcase encourages youth from around the globe to express the mission of Sister Cities International through original artwork and literature. This year's theme, Global Citizens, Resilient Communities, celebrates Sister Cities International's mission.

The Young Artists Showcase gives us an opportunity to reach out to the community. It enables us to engage local Art and English teachers, and reach an audience of public, private and home-schooled students that may not already be included in our sister city youth programs.

The 2019 first place prize winner of the local Sister Cities of Hampton Artists Showcase, Hannah Painter received a $200 prize and was entered in the Sister Cities International Showcase to compete for the $1,000 Grand Prize. Painter's artwork speaks to the kidnapping, violence and poverty that that women around the world face.

This year we expanded our local contest to award a second place winner as well. Catherine Brignoni was the talented recipient. Her artwork featured Mahatma Ghandi as a recognized symbol of resilience. Both students attend Bethel High School in Hampton, Virginia.

Congrats local winners!

A History of Winners

Past winners of the Sister Cities of Hampton Artists/Authors Showcase are Katlin Braxley, Zane Peters, Kianna Vallarde, Tessa Solle, and Joshua Williams. Joshua Williams and Kianna Vallarde were also selected as the National Grand Prize Winners of the Sister Cities International Young Artists and Authors Showcase, each receiving $1,000.