3rd Harmony of Hearts · 2026
Boundless
What does time mean to you — a fleeting memory from yesterday, a ticking clock that never stops, a quiet pause that heals, or a dream waiting in the future? 180 artworks were selected for the 3rd exhibition.
Creative Minds, Endless Time
The exhibition
- Exhibition
- March 16 – April 18, 2026
- Goldy S. Lewis Community Center
- Award ceremony
- April 18, 2026, 2:20 PM
- 5th Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Festival, Goldy S. Lewis Community Center
- Artworks selected
- 180
The theme
It’s time, 2026. What does time mean to you?
A fleeting memory from yesterday? A ticking clock that never stops? A quiet pause that heals? Or a dream waiting in the future? The theme invited artists to explore moments from the past, feelings in the present, dreams for the future, and imagination without limits.
Results
Congratulations to all the selected young artists, and thank you to all students, families and teachers for supporting youth art.
Awards
Nine cash awards — first to third place in each of three categories.
- First place
- $150
- Second place
- $100
- Third place
- $50
Judges’ Awards
12 special prize bags sponsored by Blick Art Materials.
Outstanding Achievement
A certificate for every selected artwork.
Additional honors
Best in Theme, Young Artist Achievement Awards, and City and Community Awards.
Award ceremony
Award recipients were recognized during the festival.
How entering worked
The 2026 submission steps, kept for reference.
Step 1: Understand the theme
Think about moments from the past, present or future — your imagination has no limits.
Step 2: Finish your artwork
Under 18″ × 24″ — framed by the exhibition team for free.
Larger pieces must be framed or on canvas.
3D and fragile works — send photos or a video first.
Step 3: Take a clear photo
A clean, well-lit JPEG or PNG photo or scan, for review and for the artbook.
Step 4: Write an essay or make a short video
An essay of up to 500 words, or a video of up to 3 minutes (YouTube or Vimeo link).
Step 5: Complete the submission form
Contact information, artwork details and size, and the essay or film link. Art teachers submitting for a group used a shared worksheet.
Step 6: Upload the artwork
File name format FullName_ArtworkTitle.jpeg — for example JaneDoe_HarmonyInNature.jpeg.
Step 7: Label the back
Name, contact information and artwork title; fragile pieces packed securely.
Step 8: Drop off before January 31, 2026
At either location below.
Drop-off locations
Goldy S. Lewis Community Center
11200 Base Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
Fridays January 16, 23 and 30, 3:30 – 7:30 PM
Saturday January 31, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Arts Connection, the Arts Council of San Bernardino County
468 W 5th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Wednesdays January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fridays January 9, 16, 23 and 30, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Take it home
The 2026 artbook
Available on Amazon. Sales support future exhibitions and Rancho Cucamonga’s IncredABLEs program.
