Celebrating the educators, student artists, and Unsung Heroes who change the way we see history.

Joined March 2024
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Congratulations to the 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition Middle School Second Place winner, Liam Schell Arias! #UnsungHero Gail Halvorsen was the inspiration for Liam’s mixed-media artwork, Where Are the Candy Bombers Today? Read more here: bit.ly/AE2026-Competition-Wi…
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Congratulations to the 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition High School Best in Show winner, Paulina Ausucua! #UnsungHero Norman Borlaug was the inspiration for Paulina’s acrylic painting, The Shape of Growth. Read more on the ARTEFFECT 2026 Winners page here: bit.ly/AE2026-Competition-Wi…
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Congratulations to the 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition $6,000 Grand Prize winner, Steve Han! #UnsungHero Frances Perkins was the inspiration for Steve’s acrylic painting, The Hands of Reconstruction. See more on the ARTEFFECT 2026 Winners page: bit.ly/AE2026-Competition-Wi…
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The 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition Awardees are Announced! View all the 46 winners here: bit.ly/AE2026-Competition-Wi… #2026ARTEFFECT
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2026 SUMMER ART COMPETITION NOW OPEN! bit.ly/AE26-Summer-Competiti… Submissions due September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
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The 2026 ARTEFFECT Finalists have been announced! Thank you to the incredible 201 finalists and all participants. You can see all the finalist works on the website: bit.ly/AE2026-Competition-Fi…
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The 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition Finalists are now online! Thank you to everyone who submitted this year! bit.ly/AE2026-Competition-Fi…
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You Did It! Thank You For Participating! The 2026 ARTEFFECT competition closed on April 21 with participation from students around the world! Judging is now underway. 2026 Finalists will be announced on Monday, May 11 on the ARTEFFECT website. Stay tuned!
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The 2026 ARTEFFECT competition is now closed. Thank you to all the students who participated! And thank you to educators and parents for your encouragement and guidance that makes a lasting impact. We are excited for what’s ahead. ARTEFFECT will announce finalists on May 11!
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Only one more day before the ARTEFFECT competition closes - we are so excited to see all your submissions! Each participate receives a certificate for their hard work. Submit now: arteffectlmc.org/competition…
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The 2026 ARTEFFECT Art Competition closes in one week! Submit now: arteffectlmc.org/competition…
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There is still time to submit! The 2026 ARTEFFECT Art Competition deadline is just two weeks away. Enter by April 21: arteffectlmc.org/competition…
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On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, ARTEFFECT honors the lives lost and the courage of those who stood for humanity. Remembering Irena Sendler, Eugene Lazowski, and Mother Matylda Getter — three of the Holocaust Unsung Heroes in the ARTEFFECT directory.
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ARTEFFECT Gallery now open in Washington, D.C.! Discover the inspiring stories of Unsung Heroes through award-winning artworks by middle and high school students from around the world at the new at the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream #ARTEFFECTatMCAAD #ARTEFFECTLMC
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Ready for the next ARTEFFECT session?! UNSUNG HEROES & STEAM WED. 1/21 @ 4:00-5:15 PM (PT). Jennifer Braverman will present strategies for using a STEAM framework and divergent thinking skills with students. Register NOW: bit.ly/ARTEFFECT-STEAM-2026
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Happy Holidays from ARTEFFECT! Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season and throughout the new year.
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Calling all young artists and educators to join us at our 2026 Student Art Competition Info Session on 1/14! Learn more about our annual art competition🎨Register here: bit.ly/2026-ARTEFFECT-Info-S… Reminder: our annual art competition for young artists is OPEN!🎉
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ARTEFFECT is so thankful for this community of learners and educators🧡
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