TEDx Student Gallery
March 18 @ 8:00 am - May 13 @ 5:00 pm
TEDx Student Gallery Submission
“Crossing Paths Gallery” Student Exhibition curated by The East County Art Association
Theme: “Bridges: Linking Ideas, Building Unity”
Event Date: May 30, 2026
IDEAS AROUND THE THEME FOR INSPIRATION:
Bridges: Linking Ideas, Building Unity
- A symbol to connect entities
- Created by working together: teamwork can symbolically
be represented by a bridge - A bridge can be the connection itself between different cultures, different thoughts, differences
- Creates Unity, Understanding, Sharing of Characteristics
- Bridges can be a symbol of balance
- A bridge made out of positive words, like “kindness, respect, courage, understanding” connecting two groups of people.
- Cultural Bridge: Sharing cultural traditions and daily rituals with each other to create a better understanding and respect for each other
- Abstract Bridges made of geometric shapes
- Conceptual bridges connecting technology and humanity
- Split composition artwork showing contrast and connection
Students ages 5–18 (K–12) are invited to submit original artwork inspired by the theme “Bridges: Linking Ideas, Building Unity.” Consider how bridges connect people, cultures, communities, and ideas.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to students ages 5–18(K-12)
ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS
• Size must be exactly 8 x 10 inches.
• Artwork must be created on paper only.
• Artwork must be ready to display.
• Do not frame the artwork.
ACCEPTED MEDIA
Graphite pencil, colored pencil, watercolor, crayons (including oil pastel), soft pastel, gouache, tempera, ink, pen, acrylic.
If using oil paint or acrylic, students must use oil painting paper or acrylic paper designed for those materials.
CREATIVE WEDNESDAYS
During Creative Wednesdays, students are encouraged to join members and the public with their projects to jump start their creative ideas, receive feedback, and share inspiration or to receive assistance with matboard and final presentation before submission is due.
Wednesdays, 3:00–7:00 PM at: East County Art Association Gallery
STUDENT INFORMATION (Attach to back of artwork)
Student Name: ______________________________
Grade: ______________________________
School: ______________________________
IMPORTANT DATES
Delivery Begins: March 18, 3-7pm
Submission Deadline: May 13th, 3-7pm
Students and Parents can submit artwork directly to teacher or to The East County Art Association Gallery.
Teachers are welcome to submit work for their entire class.
Upon artwork submission, artwork release forms will be provided for parents to release artwork for curation
to the East County Art Association and to the school. Artwork release forms are available at both locations for submission.
Student artwork release form MUST be signed to participate in student exhibition.
* Artwork will be prepared for display with a white matboard by school after submission
DELIVERY TO GALLERY
LOCATION & HOURS:
All artwork must be delivered during the following business hours:
Wednesdays: 3-7pm, Thursday to Saturday 10 – 3 PM
East County Art Association Gallery
124 East Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
All artwork must be original and reflect the theme. No AI artwork permitted.
