2026 Novel Expressions Art Contest

Novel Expressions Art and Film Contest

Turn words into art

The results are in! Scroll down to find out who won below. You can also view all entries on our YouTube channel. Thanks to all who participated this year!

Our contest closed Tuesday, Sept. 22. Winners were announced at our gala on Saturday, Nov. 7,  from 1-3 p.m. at the Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center (26441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville).

Presented in partnership with Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) and the Loudoun Youth Advisory Council.

2026 CONTEST WINNERS

Middle School

First place: Sasha Mossinger​
Self Destruction​

Second place: Lucia Trevino​
A Pocket full of friends​

Third place: Kate Bailey​
The Pondering of Odysseus​

High School

First place: Mia Tsoi​
The Hidden Element​

Second place: Haasya Kandimalla​
Born Red, Played Silver​

Third place: Lydia Hsu​
Adventures of the Little Prince​

Adult

First place: Patricia Eprem​
The Dreamer of La Mancha​

Second place: Lis Zadravec​
Vinh’s World​

Third place: Eden Asbeha
UNBOWED​

Participants of this program grant Loudoun County Public Library, Loudoun PRCS and Loudoun Youth Advisory Council the right to publish their names and any portion of their submitted work in print and electronic publications in connection to the Novel Expressions Art Contest.