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by David

Presidio Middle School

pen, color pencil and paper

Size: 3 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Names are important because they give credit and represents who I am. It also important because it can tell you who i am and if i am nice.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: it teach people to not make fun of other people.

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by Summer

Presidio Middle School

marker, pencil and paper

Size: 8” x 10”

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: the oppression of women (especially black women) has been going on for generations, and now it has gotten to a point were they decide to take away our inherent right to proper healthcare and choice.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It will show the reality of america.

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by Luca

Presidio Middle School

marker on paper

Size: 8” x 10”

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: How climate change is affecting the world and how cars are bad for the environment and it is affecting the planet little by little every day.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It will inspire people to respect the environment.

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by Iared

Flynn Elementary School

popsicle sticks, posca markers, sharpie

Size: 4.5 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Its made out of love and heart and made by a student who is from SF. I took my time and worked really hard on it.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It will give anyone looking at it more love.

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by Kaitlyn

Flynn Elementary School

popsicle sticks, posca

Size: 4.5 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: how it is good and I worked really hard on it. and how it makes you feel when I look at it and how its beautiful

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: people can look at it and think its good.

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by Ella

Flynn Elementary School

sharpie, paper

Size: 4.5 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: not alot of people don't have a perfect life but they still appreciate all the good things in life so this art piece represents that.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: even if your life isn't perfect, there are still good things that make life bearable.

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by Odessa

Flynn Elementary School

Popsicle Sticks, Posca markers

Size: 4.5 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: with the help of my best art teacher ms. susie, I switched my spelling error into the art piece and now I love it even more.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: to help you appreciate nature and weird art.

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by Elisa

Flynn Elementary School

Popsicle Sticks, Posca markers, masking tape

Size: 4.5 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: How much I love Taylor Swift's music and how important she is to me. She is very kind to her fans.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: By telling people that Taylor is a good singer because there are alot of people that hate on her.

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by Elisa

Flynn Elementary School

Popsicle Sticks, Posca markers, masking tape

Size: 4.5 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Olivia Rodrigo is a great artist and is very kind to all her fans. She is really talened and I wanted to honor her talent.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: To show the Olivia Rodrigo isn't just some goth girl that writes really dark music.

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by Flynn

Presidio Middle School

marker and pen on paper

Size: 5x8

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Special is for all the positions in soccer and how they all are special and the pickle is the special mascot.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It shows that even if youre different, it doesn't mean youre not important.

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by Roqo

Presidio Middle School

marker, pencil, pen, and color pencil on paper

Size: 6.5" x 4"

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Equality is an important thing. Without equality, I get upset. For example, when someone gets credit for something they didn't do, it triggers me because they don't deserve it.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It reminds people to always be fair to others, and they could be fair to you back.

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by David

Presidio Middle School

marker, pencil on paper

Size: 8 x 10

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: It is supposed to represent patience because the name is melting away. It shows how it is still not running out of ink.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It might show the community to be more patient.

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by Victoria

Presidio Middle School

color pencil, pencil on paper

Size: 8 x 10

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Its good to have trust with people that you care about. If you care about the people you love you must have trust.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: Not to lie to people about things so you can have a strong bond and trust.

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by Eaint

Presidio Middle School

Marker on paper

Size: 3" x 5.5"

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: flowers symbolize joy and pleasure which is what i have drawn on my paper, i love flowers, i care about nature and i think flowers add so much to the world.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: it will remind people of joy and pleasure

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by Elliott

Presidio Middle School

Marker, oil pastels, pencil, and paint pen on paper

Size: 8" x 5.5"

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Truth is always the correct answer because lies hurt family and friends. Truth brings people together and unites them. Lies break promises and bonds. That is why truth is everything.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It will encourage and convince people to be more truthful.

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by Zarina

Presidio Middle School

Marker on paper

Size: 8" x 5.5"

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: To be believe in the power of truth and the power of the people. It shows everyone how to understand truth.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It will motivate people to tell the truth.

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by Brian

Presidio Middle School

Marker, pencil, and colot pencil on paper

Size: 8" x 5.5"

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: This is my name.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: I am good for the community because I can help people and be a leader.

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by Sophie

Layfayette Elementary School

Marker, oil pastels, pencil, and paint pen on paper

Size: 8" x 5.5"

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: In our community a lot of crimes are happening and we should learn to love each other instead of hate.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: To spread love and not have hate.

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by Micah

Presidio Middle School

Color pencil, pencil, paper

Size: 3" x 5"

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I could put more work into it. I put work into my art to make it look like 5 monsters that are letters of my name but I think could have made it more scary.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It would tell them that my name is Micah.

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by Ean

Presidio Middle School

Color pencil, pencil, paper

Size: 11" x 14"

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I tried to make a dinosaur and I put a lot of thought into this and it’s about a dinosaur fighting a robot which is controlled by another dinosaur so on the card it says fight back against the dinosaur? Because the original idea was a human but a evil villain fighting it but since it is human and the dinosaur is scary that that is what they are fighting and not the evil robot but I thought it would be funnier if it was a tiny dinosaur fighting a big dinosaur so then it would be like who should I support.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: i drew something fun.

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by Tin

Zion Lutheran School

Paper, marker

Size: 11" x 14"

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: The lion and dragon dance are often performed during festive cultural events. The lion represents courage, strength, wealth and superiority. The dragon symbolizes wisdom power, good fortune and excellence. Both the lion and dragon bring good luck and prosperity to everyone.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: My artwork provides a symbol of strength, courage and good fortune for my community. I hope when others see the colorful lion, dragon and lanterns in my artwork, it will lift their spirits, bring a smile to their faces, and filled their hearts with love, hope, kindness and good health.

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by Halen

Jefferson Elementary School

Paper, marker on foam board

Size: 22”x14”

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: There can never be too much love in a community. I believe San Francisco could benefit from more love and kindness.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It could inspire people to show more love and compassion. Art imitates life. Could more lives imitate this art?

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by Sophie

Presidio Middle School

Paper, Sharpie, color pencil

Size: 8.5" x 5.5"

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: This art is supposed to remind people to be happy when they see it. This art is meant to lift people up when they are feeling down and to make sure that they keep feeling and thinking positive.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: I want to remind people to always stay happy.

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by Ian

Jefferson Elementary School

Paper, Sharpie, color pencil

Size: 8.5" x 5.5"

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: This is intended to be a goofy picture. I didn't really take it seriously but it would be cool if I won.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It's very bright and uplifting in my opinion.

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by Freda

Jefferson Elementary School

Paper, Sharpie, color pencil

Size: 8.5" x 5.5"

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I decided to do a piece of art of the word moon because I love the word and I thought that it would be fun to drew and color.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It shows how beautiful the moon is.

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by Katherin

Presidio Middle School

Paper, Sharpie, color pencil

Size: 3 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Being True is very important because it means to be loyal or faithful. Being loyal is really important because people would trust you which is very important.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: I hope to make people become true.

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by Katherin

Presidio Middle School

Paper, Sharpie

Size: 3 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Courage is important and can give you many opportunities in life. Without courage, you wouldn't be able to try new things.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: I hope it inspire people to have courage to try different things.

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by August

Presidio Middle School

Paper, markers, pencil

Size: 3 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: People want love but also strive for success. And even though love can drive people to success, how would you buy your lover gifts without money, how could you afford their dinner without money?

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: That Love is a beautiful thing yet money is what drives this world.

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by Meadow

Presidio Middle School

Paper, color pencil

Size: 3 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: If you understand that if everyone was kind the world would be a better place. People would be more unified in many different controversial topics.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: People will be kinder to one another.

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by Gabriella

Presidio Middle School

Paper, color pencil

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Encouraging people will light up the world, and it also builds a good relationship. That’s why there is a light from the sun shining on the hearts.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: People should encourage each other.

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by Khai

Presidio Middle School

Paper, markers, pencil

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I come from a place of love, my family has always supported my biggest dreams in sports and academics, helping me persevere through the tough times and accomplish big goals. I love them so much and they have always shown me kindness, love, and respect.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: I think communities can become aware of the love in this city and have it push them to do the greater good.

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by Antoine

Presidio Middle School

Paper, color pencil

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: You will appreciate this art more if you understand that passion means to be interested in a certain topic or hobby.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: The artwork should emphasize the importance of doing what you enjoy.

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by Todd

Presidio Middle School

Paper, markers

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I tried my very best to make a cool art of my name. It says my name in many different colors and has a greenish X threw all the letters.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: the design is cool for people.

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by Caoimhe

Presidio Middle School

Marker, color pencil, pencil

Size: 3 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Love is everywhere and lots of stuff and things and happy. I also love art because it shows how you can express feelings.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: Show your love.

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by Alex

Daniel Webster Elementary School

Paper, colored pencil, pencil and Sharpie

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: It means respect. You should always be kind and respectful.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It will remind people to be respectful.

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by Julissa

Daniel Webster Elementary School

Paper, colored pencil, pencil and Sharpie

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Art can be in any color, shape, or size no matter what you draw.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It shows that the world can be in my color and that anything can be art as long as you have an open imagination.

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by Viviana

Daniel Webster Elementary School

Paper, colored pencil, pencil and Sharpie

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: My favorite animal is a panda and that I wear a panda hat every day so I thought that it would be good if I chose the word.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: My artwork benefits the community by showing panda are great and my art will give a good message to everyone.

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by Leah

Daniel Webster Elementary School

colored pencil, pencil and Sharpie

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I like to do art because it makes me feel good and happy.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It makes people feel happy.

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by Jasper

Daniel Webster Elementary School

Paper, colored pencil, pencil and Sharpie

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I like the word spelled that way.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It's amazing.

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by Doha

Daniel Webster Elementary School

Paper, colored pencil, pencil and Sharpie

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I really like k-pop and I thought it would be nice to turn it into art.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: Other people like K-pop so they can enjoy this! Plus, this could give other people a chance to experience K-pop.

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by Giovani

Daniel Webster Elementary School

Sharpie, colored pencil, pencil on paper

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: My art is urging people to believe that because the universe is expanding. Anything is possible.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It is inspiring that it is possible.

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by Jefferson

Daniel Webster Elementary School

Paper, colored pencil, pencil and Sharpie

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: The word love is my inspiration.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: I hope those who see it will feel love and love it.

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by Zoe

Daniel Webster Elementary School

Sharpie, colored pencil, pencil on paper

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I made a Taylor Swift album, which is called Lover.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It is cool and it reminds me of Taylor Swift.

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by Amelia

Daniel Webster Elementary School

Paper, colored pencil, sharpie, pencil on paper

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I put a lot of effort into this art.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: Owls are free animals.

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by Clare

Daniel Webster Elementary School

Paper, colored pencil, pencil on paper

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I picked cat because I have a brother/cat that is really important to me.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: The first word I learned to say was his name Mingus!

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by Aadi

Daniel Webster Elementary School

Sharpie, colored pencil, pencil on paper

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: My art is urging people to believe that because the universe is expanding, anything is possible.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It is inspiring that it is possible.

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by Dulce

Daniel Webster Elementary School

Sharpie, colored pencil, pencil on paper

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I like art and it makes me happy to color.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: the colors will make people happy.

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by Danma

Daniel Webster Elementary School

Paper, colored pencil, pencil & Sharpie

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: A mi me gusta estar en arte.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: Es relajante.

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by Josephine

Daniel Webster Elementary School

Paper, colored pencil, pencil on paper

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: There is an important reason why I chose the word "act."

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: I will tell people to help with solving problems in San Francisco.

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by Pamela

Daniel Webster Elementary School

Paper, colored pencil, pencil on paper

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: When I made the art I thought to myself I'm gonna win this for my older brother and my family.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: This artwork is a message for people to be who they want to be.

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by Josie

Daniel Webster Elementary School

Paper, colored pencil, pencil on paper

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Pugs are adorable and make everyone happy.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: Pugs make depressed people happy so now there will be less sad people.

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by Isaac

Presidio Middle School

Marker, color pencil, pencil

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: i spent time on it and I worked very hard. It was tiring and fun to do.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: it gives good vibes.

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by Shermar

Presidio Middle School

Paper, markers, pencil

Size: 3” x 5”

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Love is cool. And love is super cool. Love is too cool for school. I’m love girl caoimhe she’s cool.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: Love is hecka cool.

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by Owen

Presidio Middle School

Marker, color pencil, pencil

Size: 3 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I am good at doing art. I will do more art later. Art is good for the soul. My soul feels good. Good my souls feels.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: So people will eat more apples.

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by Fatima

Presidio Middle School

Pencil on paper

Size: 3x5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: My name is being repeated many times on the paper this shows the many ways I can choose to express myself.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: This represents me.

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by Malcolm

Presidio Middle School

Paper, crayons, pencil

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: i am an amazing artist with years of experience. Also oranges taste really good. Lastly, it took a very long time to make.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It will inspire more people to eat oranges.

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by Muhammad

Presidio Middle School

marker and pen on paper

Size: 3” x 5”

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: The smudges shouldn't be there and that they weren't on purpose. I did it first try and kept the mistakes I made while making it.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It tells us to inspire other people.

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by Isabella

Presidio Middle School

marker and pen on paper

Size: 3” x 5”

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I am an individual that loves many things, and being able to express my love through my works is very important.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It shows that you are yourself and you should be proud of it.

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by Jinx

Presidio Middle School

colored pencil, pencil, paper

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: it's supposed to represent love and peace with others, and how you should appreciate the people who surround you on a daily basis.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: it is good for our community because, in my opinion, it shows that there should be a balance of love and peace within our communities.

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by Haia

Presidio Middle School

marker paper and pencil

Size: 3 by 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I tried my best.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It is happy.

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by Colin

Presidio Middle School

Marker and pencil on paper

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: You need to love all. Especially during middle school, there is depression. If you have good artwork, you can spread love and kindness.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It will spread kindness for Eddie.

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by Nicole

Presidio Middle School

colored pencil, pencil, paper

Size: 5” x 3”

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Inspire the world to make the world a better place and live in a great environment.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It will show that if you inspire the world others will follow your teachings.

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by Caroline

Presidio Middle School

color pencils and pencils on paper

Size: 3 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I tried to make every letter special and different to represent that not everyone is the same. This will show people’s differences.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: The artwork shows how everyone is different and unique in their own way.

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by Crosbie

Presidio Middle School

Paper, markers, pencil

Size: 3” x 5”

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Bonano is the radiance in my peer resources class. Radiance is something that shines, just like this class and Bonano.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: We need to appreciate the warmth and radiance those around us bring, just like Bonano.

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by Edward

Presidio Middle School

Paper, markers, pencil

Size: 3x5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Love is something we all need and some people don’t get it. I want to spread love to everybody so everyone can have love.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It will unite us.

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by Clara

Presidio Middle School

Sharpie, paper, pencil

Size: 3 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: This art to its full understanding you have to understand that compassion can be loud or quiet in many different ways on understanding.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It will spread how compassion can be loud.

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by Leon

Presidio Middle School

Paper, Sharpies, pencil

Size: 3 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Its its for something coooooooool!

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: it will make people try more types of awesome tea.

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by Ethan

Presidio Middle School

Paper, Sharpies, pencil

Size: 3 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Its a buger that is tasty and really funny. The coloring is very good i would say this is a masterpiece.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: Its not its just a burger.

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by Kate

Presidio Middle School

Paper, Sharpies, pencil

Size: 3 x 5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: what ate means in modern slang

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It’ll give people motivation.

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by Ethan

Jefferson Elementary School

Colored pencils, Sharpie, pencil and marker

Size: 7cm x 5 and half cm

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I understand that doing art is good for you and graffiti isn’t so bad.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: Because spreading love makes others feel happy.

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by Lucy

Presidio Middle School

Paper, crayons, pencil

Size: 4 x 6

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Kindness matters in our community and our world. It is very important for a kind and supportive community.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It will show that kindness matters.

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by Kloe

A.P. Giannini Middle School

paint on canvas

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Yosemite is a natural wilderness that is breathtakingly beautiful no matter where you are standing. Yosemite is always on my mind and I have a snapshot of it in my head.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It represents the beautiful of nature and our beautiful wilderness, which is the 5the most beautiful national park!

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by Annika

Jefferson Elementary

Paper, crayons, pencil

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I wanted the art piece to be wild and super colorful. I am a colorful person myself and I wanted to put that on paper.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: I wanted to share art with the community.

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by Senan

Presidio Middle School

Colored pencil, pencil, pen on paper

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I made this piece of art because of what’s happening in the world right now, and hope for peace and for people to embrace every culture.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: People will feel unified and important together. Since everyone has different cultures and values, they will make a special community.

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by Victoria

Presidio Middle School

Paper, markers, pencil

Size: 15cm by 10cm

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Anyone and everyone can inspire change and it all starts with yourself. Change is for the better of yourself and for our communities.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It can help inspire others to start to do something or anything to improve themselves and help others.

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by Orion

Lafayette Elementary School

Sharpie, marker, colored pencil, and oil pastel on paper

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I put a lot of effort into my artwork, it took a while to finish, and it may not look great, but I tried my best.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: My art will be a good message to my community because right now there are a lot of wars and fights, but people will only truly be happy when there is peace.

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by Tyler

Presidio Middle School

Pencil, color pencil on paper

Size: 11x14

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Chinatown's rich history and culture bring together many people in the community. The COVID-19 pandemic brought on a lot of challenges as Chinatown struggles to remain vibrant and lively. As the pandemic came to an end, I am grateful to see that Chinatown is emerging from its challenges. This artwork depicts my vision and hope for Chinatown to continue to prosper and flourish.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: I believe my artwork brings together the community and spread the message that when we unite together, we can accomplish great things and overcome struggles. This artwork is my message to the community that Chinatown will always thrive and prosper.

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by Charlotte

Presidio Middle School

Paper, markers, pencil

Size: 6” x 4”

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: it was made with care and to bring communities together and create inclusion and happiness. It took me a long time. I hope the community will appreciate it and be positive.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It will help bring people together.

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by Clarissa

Presidio Middle School

markers, colored pencil, notecard

Size: 15cm x 10cm

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: The hope is giving off an energy or aura that makes thing around it blossom and thrive. It shows how you can affect the people around you.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: I think if people look into it more and try to read the underlying message they might be inspired. At least that's my hope.

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by Michael

Presidio Middle School

Paper, markers, pencil

Size: 6” x 4”

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: The meaning of #beyourself is to understand how you should be yourself and not try to be someone else.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It's an inspiration to other people.

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by Alexander

Presidio Middle School

Paper, crayons, pencil

Size: 6” x 4”

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Its was meant to have little to no detail so that you can dream about what you what in the drawing. You can dream about what goes into the blank spaces and how you want the drawing to look like.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: This drawing shows the community that to see more, you need to dream more.

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by Eliana

School

Marker pencil index card

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: My art shows that love is everywhere in the world and someone will care and love you, when people realize that there is love somewhere for them they will have peace in there life.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It shows that there is love everywhere and ever one carry’s love around.

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by Jyahr

Presidio Middle School

Paper, markers, pencil

Size: 4 x 6

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: This emoji is really good and that is a real message from my mom “Whatever you do, make sure you be the best at it!" Also my dad kinda says the same thing but instead of being the best at it he says to always give it your best.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It tells people to go for their goals and stay good.

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by Jacob

Presidio Middle School

Marker, sharpie and pencil

Size: 8 x 5.5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Being kind to others can have a big impact on them and on your community. I want to remind people that being kind is how you should always be because it makes people happier.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: I think it will remind people to be nicer to each other and to not judge or bully people but instead make them feel good about themselves.

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by Quentin

Presidio Middle School

Marker, sharpie and pencil

Size: 8 x 5.5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Being friendly is a very important part of daily life. If your not friendly to people you could end up having a bad life.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: I think that being friendly to people is a very good way to establish a good sense of community.

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by Alexandra

Presidio Middle School

Marker, sharpie and pencil

Size: 3 x 6

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Realized that this art is to inspire others to create more and express themselves in many different ways! I feel that it shows all the different colors and that is a way to show all the different people in this world and how creativity is the foundation of our world today!

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: This art is good for my community because the more you can create the more that a community comes together!

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by Tim

Presidio Middle School

pencil, color pencils, card/paper

Size: it's the size of a 13 year 9 month 1 day old boy's left hand palm

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: if you understood who it was made by and the time and effort it took to make it.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: Inspiring people to be honest to themselves and not cheat.

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by Alin

Presidio Middle School

Paper, markers, pencil

Size: 3 x 6

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Destiny brought me here to make this artwork

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: I think that it brought the world together so this art is very important.

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by Shea

Presidio Middle School

Paper, markers on paper

Size: 3x6

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I am from peer recourses and love is very important in this class. Everyone has to support each other.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: This is a good message because everyone needs more love in their life. Love makes community’s stronger and helps to repair harm.

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by Katelyn

Presidio Middle School

Paper, crayons, pencil

Size: 3x6

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: The work behind took a while and I put a lot of effort into this and I think that it radiates the word inspire nicely

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: People will take this in and realize they can inspire other people.

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by Lazer Dim 700

Presidio Middle School

Paper, colored pencil, pencil

Size: index card

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: He’s a rapper and he’s lit as long lil Twan so free him till it’s backwards.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It will have you think about freedom, free lazer.

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by Cecilia

Presidio Middle School

sharpie, pencil, paper

Size: 3.5x5

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Community is almost everything. Without community you will be sad and alone some people like being alone but company is always good.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It will promote community and the the relationships you have and the relationships you will make.

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by Aliya

Presidio MS

markers & pencil on paper

Size: 3 x 6

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I am confident and proud of my name.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It promotes positivity for others to be proud of their name.

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by Isaac

Lafayette Elementary School

Pencil and Colored pencil on paper

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Love is important to the world and we cant live without it. You will also appreciate it more if you think about it and imagine what it can be.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: This will encourage people to help others and love others in their community.

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by Sarah

Lowell High School

clothes hanger, wooden spoon, faux leather sneaker, shampoo bottle, pink spray paint

Size: Height: 24 in Width: 52in Depth: 24 in

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: This piece is an exploration exploration on the pink tax and how gender neutral items become gender specific when you slap the color pink on them.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: My hope is that my sculptures help challenge my community to question the societal norms set in place.

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by Sarah

Lowell High School

polyamide plastic, clay, gel medium

Size: Height: 10.5 in Width: 5 in Depth: 7 in

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: This piece is an exploration of the influence to get plastic surgery from societal expectations. The raw unfired clay represents the raw human body, with the plastic spheres representing the forceful and fake implantations from plastic surgery.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: I want my artwork to inspire people to challenge societal norms and diet culture. My hope is that this sculpture makes people question the harmful messaging towards our natural bodies.

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by Wesley

Paul Revere Middle School

a pencil, colored pencils, and a ballpoint pen

Size: 9x12

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I realize that my art can be helpful to the community by the signs showed such as peace, and etc.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: My artwork will be a good message for my community because it is a sign of peace, NO racism, and to have equality.

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by Alina

Convent & Stuart Hall K-12 School

Water paint,paper and glitter.

Size: 8.5 x 11

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: Our feelings can be reflected through art. Also with this painting I want to give hope that this city has the courage to shine again like every spring.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: Inspired hope for our City to revive again.

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by Kacie

West Portal Elementary School

Paper, markers, pencil, paint

Size: 11 x 17

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: I worked hard on this.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: You can help others.

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by Joanne

West Portal Elementary School

Paper, markers, pencil, paint

Size: 11 x 17

You will appreciate this art more if you understand that: MLK had to fight for equality and did not give up even though he went to jail for some things.

This artwork and message will benefit the community because: It will help people keep to remember to never keep up and live for your dreams.