Fort Worth Sister Cities International is hosting the local Young Artists and Authors Showcase to select student pieces to be submitted to the worldwide competition. Through the Young Artists and Authors Showcase, students ages 12-18 have an opportunity to submit their creative work in six categories and receive cash prizes, as well as receive international recognition. Submissions interpreting the theme “Friendship: The Heartbeat of Global Peace” will be accepted in the following categories: Artists (classic), Artists (digital), Photographers, Authors, Poets, Musicians (original). Image: “Green Spaces” by Celeste Jenkins-O’Reilly, grand prize winner in Photographers category in 2024 international competition