Sister Cities of Hampton

The SCH Board congratulations 2020 Sister Cities of Hampton Young Artists Showcase Local Winners Jasmine Small and Diamond Sampson!

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:
2020 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, “One World: Out of Many, We are One.” 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 2020 first place prize winner of the local Sister Cities of Hampton Artists Showcase, Jasmine Small received a $200 prize and her work titled “We Unite as One” was entered in the Sister Cities International Showcase to compete for the $1,000 Grand Prize. Small, recent graduate of Kecoughtan High School will attend Old Dominion University in the fall and plans to major in special education.

This year's second place winner, Diamond Sampson was titled “Mantle of Peace.” Sampson, recent graduate of Hampton High School is attending Thomas Nelson Community College in the fall and plans to major in visual arts.

“Both of these young artists did an exceptional job interpreting the “One World: Out of Many, We are One” theme,” said Vivian Griese, curriculum leader for visual and performing arts and Sister Cities of Hampton board member. Congrats local winners!

A History of Winners

Past winners of the Sister Cities of Hampton Artists/Authors Showcase are Hannah Painter, Catherine Brignoni, 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.