2027 Water Art Invitational

Water Colors the World
2027 Water Art logo- Water Colors the World version 2

2027 Water Art Invitational: Water Colors the World

Prince William Water invites high school students enrolled in Prince William County public, private and home schools to participate in the 2027 Water Art Invitational. This event challenges students to visually depict this year’s theme of “Water Colors the World."

Submission Categories:

  • Painting/Drawing;
  • Photography; and
  • Computer Graphics

Key Dates: More Information Coming!

  • October-December: Virtual and recorded Zoom informational presentations available.
  • Late January, 2027, by 4 p.m.: Pieces and registration forms must be delivered to Prince William Water, 4 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192.
  • Mid-March (date to be determined): Awards Ceremony

Students who submit artwork for the competition should focus on the theme when creating their entries. Judges will consider both demonstrated artistic ability and a clear interpretation of the theme when scoring the submissions.

2026 Water Art Invitational Award Winners

Joyce P. Eagles Grand Prize Winner: 

Anika Balaji, Colgan High School 

Painting & Drawing: 

  • First Place: Kasen Pitts, Colgan High School 
  • Second Place: Taniah R. Green, Gainesville High School 
  • Third Place: Alyssa Komlos, Forest Park High School 

Computer Graphics: 

  • First Place: Ayushna Subedi, Gainesville High School 
  • Second Place: Clara Nguyen, Unity Reed High School 
  • Third Place: Jadie Dunham, Battlefield High School 

Photography: 

  • First Place: Bryann-Evita Montenegro Pablo, Forest Park High School 
  • Second Place: Lincoln Buer, Colgan High School 
  • Third Place: Tristin Huh, Forest Park High School 

General Manager’s Awards: 

  • Naiya Alexander, Forest Park High School 
  • Nazir Gayles, Hylton High School 
  • Meg Gerbracht, Colgan High School 
  • Kenneth Fish, Battlefield 
  • Kylie Stice, Colgan High School 
  • Arwa Zinddine, Gar-Field High School 
  • Allie Huurman, Brentsville High School 
  •  Abdiel Russel Kamgaing, Forest Park High School 
  • Daniela Cuadros, Manassas Park High School 
  • Jasmine Silvera-Rengifo, Woodbridge High School 
  • Kailyn Zaragoza, Patriot High School 
  • Samuel Diaz, Potomac High School 
  • Josue Aleman, Hylton High School 
  • Jadyn Gibbs, Gar-Field High School 
  • Odette Curtis, Colgan High School 
  • Caroline Drunasky, Woodbridge High School 

View the award-winning artwork in the online gallery.
For questions or additional information, email outreach@pwwater.org