2025-2026 Beloved Community Exhibit
Dog Outside
by Abigail C.
My vision of a beloved community is where people try to be considerate and understanding even when it is hard to. This would make this community a safe and kind place where no one really feels the need to worry.
The Red Rose
by Andrea C.M.
My vision of a Beloved Community is nature. Nature inspires me because it is beautiful and really calm. This rose captures nature's beauty and it is important for us to take care of it. Through this project I learned to observe how beautiful our community is.
The Green Big Christmas Tree
by Ashley C.M.
My vison of beloved community is the Christmas tree. The Christmas tree is a calming thing to look at in my opinion. My photograph represents vision of beloved community because of how it looks; the Christmas tree is a symbol of enduring life, hope and joy.
Art Room Glare
by David M.
My vison of beloved community is a little chill and safe space where you can think and learn things about life. This represents how you can find peace in our community and somewhere to look when you're tired and to know you're safe.
Rainbow Bond
by Delilah I.
My vision of a beloved community is that everyone is welcome with open arms and not discriminated against race. The photo I took represents my beloved community vision because the rainbow represents all races and shows how we can be together without pain or discrimination.
Words as a Lonely Leaf
by Diego H.A.
This photo gives a type of vibe and mood that influences people's day. My photo is inspired by a crunchy leaf and another rise higher, and as a place where people can always be included. This piece shows that family can come together to make something special, and all small efforts can be seen, even if it isn't perfect.
Family Traditions
by Emma H.
This was inspired by my family. I see a beloved community as a place where people can work together to help one another rise higher, and as a place where people can always be included.
A Person That's Tough
by Esteban V.
This is one of my first friends at school. I wanted to take a picture of him because he is helpful and kind. My work was inspired by my friend Mateo because he is nice and respectful.
Mateo
by Gabriel R.
My vision of a beloved community is people that respect each other and people respecting art. My artwork was inspired by my friend Mateo because he is nice and respectful. I like this photo because I took the picture with the earth reflecting from the glass. You can see happiness through it like a loved child.
Windows Reflection
by Hser L.S.
My vision of a beloved community is where everyone starts appreciating the world. “Windows Reflection” shows the earth reflecting from the glass. You can see happiness through it like a loved child. My artwork was inspired by other windows. Nature and creation by hand can be beautiful together, showing how normal things can be beautiful.
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by Juan M.G.
Capture the Moment
by Laurence P.G.
My vision of a Beloved Community is a place where people support me and each other. This photograph represents that because it shows my friend, Diego holding the camera so I could take the picture I wanted. I enjoyed the process of taking photos because it opened me up to see and explore new things with my friends.
The Lonely Fire Hydrant
by Mateo T.
The lonely fire hydrant was a fire hydrant that is red and had water and I took this picture because I was spamming the camera button.
Stray Cats
by Natalie A.V.
This is a photograph of stray cats and cars makes me happy because it represents my community. There are a lot of stray cats that wander my neighborhood. I like seeing the cats because they add company.
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by Naydelin A.B.
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by Neymar H.L.
The Falling Leaves
by Paw M.K.
My vision of a beloved community is caring for nature and being kind to people. It shows that the falling leaves represent the season fall and how beautiful it is. My artwork was inspired by me. I learned that this art project was to see what others' beloved community is to them. It is important to me because I love the fall and how beautiful it is.
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by Sebastian O.H.
Up at the Sky
by Valentina J.M.
My vision of beloved community is the sky; sky is a beautiful thing to look at. My photograph represents vision of beloved community because of how it looks; sky gives a peaceful place for people. My artwork was inspired by how pretty it looks; it inspires me to see how beautiful our community is.
The Sunrise
by Yohel B.A.
My community helps to see the future. This was inspired by my dreams and a symbol to keep moving forward. I like this photo because I like to see the stars shine and it goes to the mountains and the sunrise and I like the light.
My Loving Cat
by Carmela M.
This photo represents my vision of a beloved community by showing what I love and care about, and I love and care about my cat. And my love for my cat should show how everybody is in the community.
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by Clara L.R.
My Loving Blue Parakeets!
by Elizabeth S.
My vision of Beloved Community is to care for my pets and other animal's and to do all the stuff it takes to keep my pet safe and healthy and this shows how much i love my parakeets. this is my vision of beloved community.
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by Emily F.
Old Bench
by Graham H.
The bench in the picture is a community space that people can enjoy and share. It represents the community because people in the community share it and use it. It is a public space that the entire community can use. By sharing a community space, you can meet new people, learn things, and more importantly, share with others.
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by Johnny D.I.
Sporty Ways
by Jonah V.
My vision on beloved community is that many people can see different things in just 1 photo. My photo represents how many people at my school enjoy sports and especially soccer. I personally like soccer and all of my friends like soccer, which is a reason why I took the photo.
The Sky is High
by Kepler R.
to me i belove community is happy people at least more of them and in my Foto, I'm sowing that by the contrail it shows that sometimes you have to be a little happier and more people, at least it feels like everyone is a little more happy.
Cloudy Days
by Maria I.L.
This photo represents my vision beloved community because even though days are cloudy there is still light. So, no matter how you lose hope there still is hope if you believe in it. So don't give up and be positive.
The Crazies
by Martha I.T.
I picked this photo because to me my friends are like family and they're fun to be around. I love them, and i just love being with them and i really like how this photo was taken.
A Pretty Day
by Melany B.
I chose this photo because the sunset is very special for me because that reminds of my family members who are far away and the holiday have lots of memories that family and friends make. My artwork was inspired by the symbolize enduring life, hope and joy.
Beautiful Blue Reach
by Naiyah M.W.
My vision of a beloved community is whenever people do hard work, they take their time just for us to see their beautiful art that we can't see. How hard people work as they reach into the beautiful blue with their hard work — I call it the beautiful blue reach.
Connection Tree
by Patrick G.
I took a picture of a tree because I believe everyone is connected because we all come from the same roots and we are all humans no matter their background or color we are all the same no matter what happens.
The Field
by Starr D.
My vision of our Beloved Community is people that are loving and kind. This image represents my Beloved Community because I love the outdoors and its beauty. My art was inspired by outdoor beauty.
Penny Nikel Dime!
by Tenzin K.
My vision of a Beloved Community is to care and love someone, people who help out the community, friends, my family, and people who work hard. This picture shows how I care and love my best friend!!
Waterfall
by Abby A.
This represented my community because to me water is peaceful and should be a place where people can come together. This community is a place where people feel safe. Waterfalls are something that flows no matter what. Different people all coming together to make the community a better place.
The Love of Autumn
by Abigail M.
This photo represents our community because it shows how we come together to make happiness. Together, our community can grow if we continue to work together, and this picture is just one example of that.
The Red Tree
by Andrew G.
Tree was in pain, Tree had had a bad day, Tree got into a fight and defended his family, Tree was proud.
Blooming Community
by Audrey P.
This picture is of an orchid, in full bloom and very beautiful in the sunlight. I think this flower represents our community because of the roots and the flower itself. The roots represent the start of our community, and the last piece is peace.
Flame of Home
by Betty M.
When I took this picture, I was outside in my backyard hanging out with my dogs and my dad turned the little fireplace thing on because it was chilly, and he wanted to warm up a little bit. I wanted to take a picture of the fire but didn't want to burn or disintegrate the camera, so I zoomed in all the way and I somehow managed to get the perfect shot just as the fire was moving. This picture reminds me of togetherness and how not all fire is bad.
Mellow Yellow
by Caswell T.
This tree is beautiful as can be. With the sun shining through it I felt warm and cozy. Yellow bright yellow. Shine in the light. Sway in the wind. Pretty as ever. This represents my community because we all have trees growing around us.
Water Flowing on Rocks
by Claire N.
What a beloved community means to me is a place where everyone helps each other and where there are many different people all coming together to make the community a better place. My picture of water flowing on rocks in a lake represents that. The lake symbolizes a neighborhood, and the water represents people in the community, helping and strengthening everything around it.
A View from the Foothills
by Coralie P.
This picture shows a view of salt lake city from in the foothills of our mountains. It is not enough snow this year and we should conserve our water because we will be back in a drought.
Porch
by Davis L.
This picture depicts a porch. The porch has leaves and a table. The porch overlooks a street. Though cars are typically associated with noise and pollution, making up the plants around us, a park has much greenery, helping the planet by taking away the carbon dioxide.
The Mountains
by Edward P.
This picture shows that the mountains can bring us together and make new friends. This picture shows that there still important, and can be surprising, along with being beautiful, too. That's why I chose this photo.
My Mom and Stepdad
by Edwin O.
This picture shows my Mom and my stepdad. They are important to me because they love me.
Rose in Garden
by Ethan C.
My picture represents the beauty that can be found in nature. A seed can be planted to grow into almost anything. My picture of a rose in a garden represents that. Shows how nature and the community and people can come together to make a better place.
Time's Reflection
by Evelyn Y.
As time passes, communities change continuously, just like these trees; changing, but rooted in the ground. They represent our community, rooted in history but striving to grow. Every day consists of change, yet that is still important, and can be surprising, along with being beautiful, too.
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by Finn C.
I was at the butterfly bio-dome with my cousins who live in Boston Massachusetts. They didn't have the butterfly bio-dome there so they loved it. This project was important to me because it helps me show my POV and what things I do.
Kitty Meow Meow
by Gavin G.
Kitty is kitty. Kitty go meow meow. Kitty likes food.
Alley Art
by Hannah R.
I found this when I was on a walk and saw an alley, it intrigued me, and I walked down it. I found this on the wall and thought that it showed a unique version of art expression and that it was perfect for my beloved community. This piece is my vision of a beloved community, it inspires us all and unites us as a unity.
The Squirrel and the Window
by Ignacio C.
This ceramic squirrel looking at the window shows how it sees the community behind the window, showing a lot of different people all coming together. Nature/creation by hand can be beautiful together showing how normal things can be beautiful.
Tiny Things Create Bigger Things
by Liam C.
This picture represents how communities can come together to create such big memories. This artwork is important to me because it shows how the community can come together. All small efforts can be seen, even if it isn't perfect.
Our Community River
by Lucas N.
When I think of a beloved community, I think of a river. Just like a community, it has hundreds of individual droplets, or people, flowing together unified. It is always changing, and yet always the same. It gives life to everything around it.
The Local Café
by Luther A.
My vision for the beloved community is everyone just being together. There are some people there playing songs for the community for free while the people wait for the café. I just saw this and immediately thought of what a community looks like.
Chasing Shadows
by Maeve C.
This picture shows my friends and I shadows at recess. I chose this photo because it represents how my community reflects on me. How? Sometimes a shadow is more like a reflection to me.
The Small Things in Life
by Oliver C.
This close-up of a spiraling succulent might not seem like much, but to me it shows you to appreciate the small things in life. Sometimes, people just look over these things without giving a thought to them, but they're still important, and can be surprising, along with being beautiful, too.
The Essence of Nature
by Rhodes K.
My picture represents the Beloved Community because I think that my cat shows the spirit of nature in animals, and in humans as well. I chose my cat because she showed my vision of Beloved Community by showing what a friend looks like.
Color and Love
by Rowan K.
This picture depicts a wall that the beloved community has made, a wall that is filled with color and love. One singular artist did not make this artwork, the community contributed to it, the community made it look beautiful. This piece is my vision of a beloved community, it inspires us all and unites us as a unity.
Piece by Peace
by Rowan S.
This is a picture of my dog, Buddy, at memory grove by the state capital. There is a puzzle to fix the world, and the last piece is peace. This picture catches a part of the peace piece. Just a calm happy dog by a calm refreshing place.
Frosting, Sprinkles, and Donuts
by Sienna L.F.
The Other Side Donut shop is a local donut place I love walking to! The donuts are amazing and the workers are very nice. The Other Side Donut shop is part of my community and I'm so glad I can walk there with my family.
What a Friend Looks Like
by Tosh S.
This picture is about my friend Andrew that is in his seat at school. He is by our teacher desk about to fall. He is fun at the time that photo was taken. I really enjoy spending time with my sister and brother; they are my joy.
Me and My Siblings
by Amirani R.
The reason i chose this photo is because it brings me so much joy to be with my loved ones and I was very happy and i was around my loved ones and it was just a lovely time and was so fun and joyful to be with them. And i enjoy every second with my loved ones.
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by Bradley B.
This picture shows how we can be young and get older and older until we pass away. This picture shows flowers getting closer and closer to their time to die. Flowers give us oxygen to breathe and we give them carbon dioxide.
My Little Sister
by Bruk K.
I took this picture. I made this picture to have fun with my sister. It took me about a minute to take this picture. My inspire by my sister because she was in the best spot to take a photo.
My Baby Nephew, Enzo
by Chelsea A.
This picture was taken on Thanksgiving in my bathroom hallway. He didn't want to take a picture with my cousin (his mom) and so my family asked if could take the picture and he let me take the picture. He was wearing a black, white, and gray flannel, black baby jeans, and his little boots. My favorite part about the picture was his little smile because he looked adorable.
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by Deandra B.
I chose this photo because it is humorous and I really like her face expression because I wasn't expecting her to do that, but it was really funny, and it made me feel really happy because not many people besides your siblings will pose like that.
The Switch
by Emmett N.
I chose this picture because this is one of the ways I contact and hang out with my friends when I can't physically be with them. One of my favorite games (Minecraft) is a way of me to be free and make whatever I desire. (Wobbly Life) is a fun way for me and my friends to pretend that we are in the real world and have jobs or survive. My Nintendo switch is the only console I have, and I am very grateful for it.
Tree
by Hazel C.
My life is like a tree that holds memory's, roots of community and strength. The people that want to surround my tree, do. They lay their hands upon my tree and help it through the hard times. My bark is like my strengths; my leaves are like my memories fluttering when a thought wind blows, my roots support me and hold what I love, my branches are like my feelings they sway and are strong. The heart of my tree beats strong with music and dance, the things that I enjoy.
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by Ishaan R.
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by Joshua W.
My name is Josh I am 12 years old and the reason I choose this picture is because I just looked outside and I thought it was beautiful, so I decided to take a picture. How I took this picture was I simply just pulled out my camera and took a picture outside. Of course I needed the right angle and lighting, so I tinkered with the settings, and I got the perfect picture. This picture means a lot because this is the best school I have been to.
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by Karma G.
Nothing in this universe, multiverse lasts forever, not even our existence, and one day that tree will fall, just like the uncountable number of empires that have fell over the centuries.
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by Lazarious P.
This photo represents the aura of the tree, with vibrant colors and life all around. The people in the photo represent the community that cherish this tree, the tree that withstood a fierce wind, survived and did not fall.
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by Leyla K.
Show the beauty of nature. Shows how nature and the community and people can come together to make a better place.
Dogs
by Liliana K.
I Liliana Kratzer chose this because it made me think of how pets are not appreciated enough. Also, that we don't even realize how they have shaped the community so I picked that photo to represent the animals in the neighborhood. People should be kind to animals and even animals can have friends and feelings like a human.
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by Manahil I.
I think this picture is pretty.
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by Mohamed J.
I got this idea when I was going to the mountains, and I had my camera, and we wanted to go see the state capital. I like this picture because I feel like it represents the state. This picture took about 10 minutes, and it took 25 minutes to drive up to the mountains.
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by Munira T.
I took this picture because I really love my teacher Ms. Rodgers and I'm grateful for having her as my teacher in 6th grade. She always been looking up to me and helped me become a better student and person.
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by Penelope C.
This is a photo of a squirrel that came up to me after school. I was going to enter my home but then the squirrel came up to me bravely and stared at me like it wanted food so, of course I ran inside and got some almonds to give the animal. The squirrel came closer to me but still maintained a distance, so I just set the almonds on the ground and took a few steps back.
The Great Posters of Asia
by Roxanne T.
I used a camera to take the picture. I took this photo at a restaurant where they celebrate their culture on food, hanging up posters, photos, and things they use in their culture. The inspiration and meaning of this photo are because it shows the true beauty of Asia in these posters. Even if you don't celebrate or you're not culturally tied to Asia you should still appreciate the beauty, cultural food, and celebrating it.
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by Shayla M.
I chose that picture because it always brings a laugh to me every time I see it. And my favorite part of this picture is my cousin because he is always making me laugh and brings a smile to my face every time I see him. I want everyone to know to spend time with your loved ones and do silly things like this to bring a smile to their face.
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by Sophia G.
I took the picture because a lot of people play soccer and I wanted to support their interest in soccer. I think this photo represents the community because it shows how many people can come together around something they love. Soccer also is one of the only sports I like and I feel it brings people together.