Creative Writing: Words That Move Hearts
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." — Maya Angelou
Your Stories Matter
Creative writing is the art of painting pictures with words, building worlds from imagination, and touching souls through narrative. Whether you craft short stories, essays, flash fiction, or narrative poetry—your voice is unique and deserves to be heard.
From J.K. Rowling who transformed children's literature to Stephen King who redefined horror, writers shape culture and consciousness. Young Adult author S.E. Hinton was just 16 when she wrote The Outsiders, proving age is no barrier to literary impact.
How to Submit
- Record yourself reading your original work (3-10 minutes)
- Ensure clear audio—use a quiet space
- You may also submit written text alongside your reading
- Include a brief introduction about your inspiration
- Upload via our Google Form with your name and school
Share your stories with us. Let your words travel beyond your journal and into the hearts of readers worldwide. We're waiting to amplify your literary voice.
Painting & Drawing: Colors of Imagination
Canvas to Camera
"Every artist was first an amateur." — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Visual art speaks a universal language. Whether you work in oils, acrylics, watercolors, pencil, charcoal, or mixed media—your artistic vision deserves recognition. From realism to abstract, traditional to contemporary, we celebrate all styles and techniques.
Frida Kahlo began painting during recovery from an accident at 18, creating iconic works that changed art history. Young prodigy Akiane Kramarik started painting masterpieces at age 8. Your artistic journey begins with sharing your first piece, and we're honored to be part of that story.
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Create Your Artwork
Complete your piece—whether it takes hours or weeks, quality over speed.
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Photograph Professionally
Use natural daylight, avoid shadows, capture straight-on to prevent distortion.
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Show Your Process
Optional: Include progress photos or a short video of you painting/drawing.
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Upload & Describe
Share your inspiration, technique, and the story behind your creation.
Your brushstrokes matter. Submit your artwork and join a gallery of student talent that inspires thousands.
Vocal Performance: Your Voice, Your Superpower
Find Your Voice
"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." — Maya Angelou
Singing is primal, emotional, transformative. Your voice is an instrument unlike any other—capable of expressing joy, sorrow, love, rage, hope. From opera to pop, classical to contemporary, every genre has its masters and its rising stars.
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, used her voice to define a generation. Freddie Mercury's four-octave range made him a legend. Billie Eilish recorded her first album in a bedroom and changed pop music. Your voice has that same potential to move, inspire, and connect with audiences worldwide.
What We're Looking For
- Original songs or cover performances
- Clear audio quality—avoid echo or background noise
- Solo performances or group harmonies
- 1-4 minutes duration
- Any language, any genre
- Accompanied or a cappella
Technical Tips
- Record in a small, carpeted room for better acoustics
- Use headphones to monitor your sound
- Stand 6-12 inches from microphone
- Do warm-up exercises before recording
- Multiple takes are fine—submit your best
Let your voice soar. Submit your performance and reach audiences who need to hear your song.
Theater & Acting: All the World's a Stage
Become Someone Else
"Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances." — Sanford Meisner
Theater is transformation. Through acting, you inhabit different lives, explore complex emotions, and tell stories that reflect the human condition. Whether you perform dramatic monologues, comedic scenes, Shakespearean soliloquies, or contemporary plays—your craft brings characters to life.
Meryl Streep is considered the greatest actor of her generation with three Oscars and 21 nominations. Denzel Washington inspires through powerful performances. Lupita Nyong'o went from Yale Drama School to an Academy Award. Your acting journey begins with courage—the courage to be vulnerable and truthful in front of an audience.
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Choose Your Piece
Select a monologue, scene, or short play excerpt (1-5 minutes)
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Rehearse Thoroughly
Memorize lines, develop character, practice blocking and gestures
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Set Your Stage
Simple backdrop works fine—focus should be on performance, not production
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Record Your Performance
Good lighting, clear audio, camera positioned at eye level for best results
Break a leg! Share your theatrical talent and show the world your range.
Magic & Illusion: Wonder and Amazement
"Magic is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen." — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Create the Impossible
Magic defies logic and creates wonder. Whether you perform close-up card tricks, stage illusions, mentalism, or escape artistry—you're in the business of amazement. Great magic combines technical skill, showmanship, misdirection, and storytelling to create unforgettable moments.
Harry Houdini became a legend through impossible escapes. David Copperfield made the Statue of Liberty disappear. Young magicians like Shin Lim won "America's Got Talent" with breathtaking sleight of hand. Your magic has the power to transport audiences beyond reality, even if just for a moment.
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Plan Your Routine
Select 2-4 tricks that flow together, building in amazement
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Perfect Your Performance
Practice until every move is smooth—magic needs flawless execution
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Consider Camera Angles
Front-facing camera for most tricks, but vary angles for dramatic effect
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Add Personality
Patter, humor, and charisma make good tricks great entertainment
Amaze us. Share your magic and remind people that wonder still exists in the world.
Beatboxing: Human Rhythm Machine
Your Mouth, Your Orchestra
"Beatboxing is the fifth element of hip-hop." — Afrika Bambaataa
Beatboxing transforms your vocal cords, tongue, and lips into drums, bass, and sound effects. This incredible art form requires rhythm, breath control, and creativity. From basic beats to complex patterns with scratches, bass drops, and melodies—beatboxing is portable percussion that amazes audiences.
Doug E. Fresh pioneered beatbox in the 1980s. Rahzel made it mainstream with The Roots. Modern beatboxers like Tom Thum can replicate entire orchestras using only their mouths. Competitions worldwide showcase this talent, and viral videos prove beatboxing captivates millions. Your beats could be next.
Classic Beats
Master kick, snare, and hi-hat patterns
Bass Sounds
Deep bass drops and sub-bass techniques
Scratches & FX
Turntable sounds and creative effects
Melodies
Vocal sounds, trumpet effects, harmonies
Drop those beats! Record 1-3 minutes of your best routines. Close mic position captures every nuance. Show us what your mouth can do!
Handicrafts & DIY: Handmade with Heart
"Creativity is intelligence having fun." — Albert Einstein
The Joy of Making
Handicrafts celebrate the human touch in an automated world. Whether you knit, crochet, make jewelry, create pottery, build models, design greeting cards, or craft home décor—your handmade creations carry intention and care that mass production can never replicate. DIY projects showcase problem-solving, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Martha Stewart built an empire on handmade excellence. Etsy proved millions value handcrafted goods. Today's makers combine traditional techniques with modern aesthetics, creating pieces that are both functional and beautiful. Your handicrafts tell stories through every stitch, fold, and brushstroke.
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Document Your Process
Take photos/video of key steps in creating your craft
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Show the Finished Product
Multiple angles, good lighting, demonstrate functionality if applicable
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Explain Your Technique
Brief narration or captions about materials, inspiration, and methods
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Create a Portfolio
Compile into 2-5 minute video showcasing your crafting talent
Handmade is heartmade. Share your craft and inspire others to create beauty with their own hands.
Calligraphy: The Beauty of Letters
"Calligraphy is the art of deliberate hieroglyphic corruption." — J.R.R. Tolkien
Writing as Art Form
Calligraphy transforms words into visual poetry. Whether you practice Western calligraphy, Arabic scripts, Chinese characters, Devanagari, or decorative hand lettering—each stroke demonstrates patience, precision, and artistic vision. In our digital age, handwritten beauty has renewed significance, turning ordinary messages into extraordinary art.
The ancient art of calligraphy spans cultures—from medieval European manuscripts to Asian brush painting, from Islamic geometric patterns to modern pointed pen flourishes. Today's calligraphers blend traditional techniques with contemporary design, creating everything from wedding invitations to large-scale murals. Your lettering brings meaning to beauty and beauty to meaning.
Record overhead as you write, showing the full process
Include close-ups of finished pieces showing detail
Demonstrate multiple styles or scripts if possible
Explain your tools: nib, brush, marker, etc.
Time-lapse videos work beautifully for this art form
Every letter matters. Share your calligraphy and show that beautiful writing is still a treasured skill.
Digital Art: Pixels with Purpose
Art Meets Technology
"Digital art is the marriage of art and science." — Unknown
Digital art opens infinite creative possibilities. Using tablets, software, and styluses, you paint without physical paint, sculpt without clay, and create worlds that exist only in pixels. From character design to concept art, photo manipulation to digital painting—your art lives in the digital realm but creates real emotional impact.
Beeple sold digital art for $69 million, validating the medium's value. Loish built a career on character illustration. WLOP's digital paintings rival traditional masters. Young artists worldwide use tools like Procreate, Photoshop, and Krita to create professional-level art that reaches global audiences through social media.
Show Your Process
Record time-lapse of creation, showing layers and techniques
Explain Your Tools
Mention software, brushes, and techniques used
Zoom Into Details
Show texture work and fine details that make your art special
Digital doesn't mean less artistic. Your pixel-based creations are just as valid and valuable as traditional art. Show us your digital mastery.
Animation: Bringing Art to Life
"Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive." — Walt Disney
Frame by Frame Magic
Animation breathes life into still images. Whether you create 2D hand-drawn animation, stop-motion, digital animation, or motion graphics—you're a magician who makes the impossible move. From simple GIFs to complex character animation, this art form requires patience, planning, and an understanding of movement, timing, and storytelling.
Hayao Miyazaki creates hand-drawn masterpieces at Studio Ghibli. Pixar revolutionized 3D animation. Stop-motion artists like Laika Studios prove traditional techniques still captivate audiences. Young animators today have tools like Blender (free), Procreate, and Adobe Animate to create professional work.
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Concept
Story, character design, storyboard
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Creation
Frame-by-frame animation or modeling
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Sound
Add music, sound effects, dialogue
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Export
Render and share your animated creation
Animate your dreams. Submit animations from 10 seconds to 5 minutes. Show us how you bring imagination to life.
Fashion Design: Wearable Art
"Fashion is about dressing according to what's fashionable. Style is more about being yourself." — Oscar de la Renta
Design What You Wear
Fashion design merges art, culture, and functionality. Whether you sketch designs, sew garments, style outfits, create accessories, or upcycle clothing—you're shaping how people express themselves. Fashion is personal identity made visible, and great designers understand both aesthetics and the human form.
Coco Chanel revolutionized women's fashion. Virgil Abloh went from t-shirt designer to Louis Vuitton artistic director. Alexander McQueen started as a tailor's apprentice. Young designers today use Instagram to showcase work, launch brands, and connect directly with customers. Your fashion voice adds to this vibrant, ever-changing industry.
Design Sketches
Show your design process and concept development
Creation Process
Document pattern-making, cutting, sewing techniques
Final Presentation
Professional photos or video of completed garments
Wear your creativity. Submit sketches, process videos, and final designs. Show us how you make fashion art.
Makeup Artistry: Face as Canvas
Transform Through Color
"Makeup is not a mask that covers up your beauty; it's a weapon that helps you express who you are from the inside." — Michelle Phan
Makeup artistry transforms faces into art. From natural beauty enhancement to theatrical special effects, editorial high fashion to creative fantasy looks—makeup artists command color, contouring, and creativity. This skill combines artistic talent with technical precision and understanding of facial structure.
Pat McGrath is considered the most influential makeup artist in the world. James Charles built a beauty empire starting on YouTube as a teenager. Makeup artists work in film, fashion, theater, beauty, and social media, making this versatile talent increasingly valuable in our visual culture.
Tutorial Format
Record step-by-step application with explanations of products and techniques used
Time-lapse Transformation
Condense full makeup application into 2-3 minute showcase of before/after
Creative Showcase
Display multiple completed looks with close-up photography highlighting details
Paint masterpieces on faces. Share your makeup artistry—from everyday beauty to fantasy creations. Show us your brushwork.
Ready to Take Flight?
Your Talent, Our Platform
You've explored 24 incredible ways to share your gifts with the world. Now it's time to take action. Whether you're a writer with untold stories, a dancer with unstoppable rhythm, a painter with vivid visions, or any of the talented creators we've celebrated—we want to be the wind beneath your wings.
Every great artist, performer, and creator started exactly where you are: with talent, passion, and the courage to share it. Our platform exists to amplify student voices, celebrate youthful creativity, and prove that age is no barrier to excellence. Your submission could inspire thousands.
Don't wait for permission to be amazing. You already have everything you need. Record that video. Upload that artwork. Share that talent. The world is waiting to be amazed by you.