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Spark a Spectrum 2026

Vote for the Artists

Public voting is open. The young artists and dancers of Spark a Spectrum 2026 are waiting to be seen. Spend a few minutes, and share your thoughts.

Voting closes Wednesday April 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM WAT
How Voting Works

Three things to know

1

One vote per Google account

Sign in with Google to vote. Each account can vote once in each competition. Votes are anonymous.

2

50% public, 50% judges

Final scores combine public votes and our judges' panel equally. Both matter, neither alone decides.

3

View first, then vote

Each entry has a code (SAS-A01, SAS-D03, etc.). View the artwork or dance, then vote by entry code.

How judges score

Each entry is evaluated on four criteria, each worth 25 points, for a total of 100 points per entry.

Art Competition

  • Theme Relevance (25 points)
  • Creativity and Originality (25 points)
  • Technical Skill (25 points)
  • Emotional Impact (25 points)

Dance Competition

  • Theme Interpretation (25 points)
  • Choreography and Creativity (25 points)
  • Execution and Technique (25 points)
  • Impact and Expression (25 points)
The highest combined score in each category wins.
Art Competition

Vote in three categories

Three winners will be selected, one per age category. View the artwork in each album, then submit your vote using the entry code.

Category A

Ages 5 to 12

12 entries from young artists across Nigeria

Children's drawings, full of color and possibility. From rainbow roads to confident bicycles, these are the youngest voices of Spark a Spectrum 2026.

Category B

Ages 13 to 18

Entries from across Nigeria and Houston

Teenagers and young adults bringing their own visions to the brief. Pencil work, watercolor, mixed media, and self-advocacy in every line.

Category C

Ages 19 to 30

Entries from across Nigeria and Houston

Detailed pencil sketches, charcoal works, and finished portraits. Young adults at the height of their craft, drawing for someone they have never met.

Dance Competition

Ten performances, one winner

Watch every performance, then vote for the one that moved you most. One overall winner will be announced May 1.

SAS-D01
Enugu, Nigeria · Solo · 24 seconds
SAS-D02
Bauchi, Nigeria · Solo · 54 seconds
SAS-D03
Bauchi, Nigeria · Solo · 1 minute 58 seconds
SAS-D04
Adamawa, Nigeria · Solo · 1 minute
SAS-D05
Adamawa, Nigeria · Group of 5 · 21 seconds
SAS-D06
Kogi, Nigeria · Solo · 28 seconds
SAS-D07
Kogi, Nigeria · Group of 4 · 28 seconds
SAS-D08
Enugu, Nigeria · Solo · 1 minute 1 second
SAS-D09
Adamawa, Nigeria · Solo · 1 minute 1 second
SAS-D10
Abia, Nigeria · Solo · 59 seconds
Vote Dance Competition →
Support Spark a Spectrum

Help us reach further in 2027

Spark a Spectrum 2026 reached 84+ centers across 32 countries with 2,000+ volunteers and zero participation fees for families. Your support helps us print certificates for every artist, ship laptop prizes to winners, sponsor free screenings for families, and expand to more communities in 2027.

100% of your donation goes directly to our mission. Zeffy charges nothing.

$25 sponsors one child's autism screening · $50 prints certificates for 10 artists · $100 covers hosting and outreach for one country · $500 makes you a Spark Champion

Support Spark a Spectrum →
Awards

What winners receive

Winners will receive prizes that recognize their work and contribution. Every artist and dancer who participated will receive a Certificate of Appreciation.

First Place
Laptop
Second Place
₦50,000
Third Place
₦25,000

In each art category and the dance competition. Plus a Certificate of Appreciation for every participant. Winners announced Friday, May 1, 2026.

Save the Date

Spark a Spectrum 2027

We will announce the theme of the 2027 art and dance competitions on September 16, 2026. Be ready to create with us again.