Richard M. Levine
Shine A Light - Arts for Impact Program 2026
To all the participants of the Richard M. Levine Shine A Light Arts for Impact Program, we say
Thank you!
Richard M. Levine
Shine A Light Arts for Impact Program
Opening Exhibition
Now on exhibit through September 22
Frederick B. Karl County Center,
601 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa
The community is invited to view the traveling Shine A Light art exhibit at the County Center. This will be the first stop of the 2026-2027 Shine A Light Winners Tour.
FREE to the community.
Please RSVP by emailing Brandy.Gold@JewishTampa.com
Enjoy refreshments on the patio following remarks from county representatives and the Shine A Light exhibit viewing.
Collegiate Division – 1st Place
BUT THIS TIME, BY CHOICE
by Leah M.
Collegiate Division – 2nd Place
AHAVAH IN DEFIANCE
by Brianna M.
Collegiate Division – 3rd Place
TOGETHER, WE SHINE
by August F.
Senior Division – 1st Place
SYNAGOGA
by Mila G.
Senior Division – 2nd Place
NO FASCISM ON THE COURT
by Oliver E.
Senior Division – 3rd Place
THE WEIGHT OF A LABEL
by Alexis R.
Junior Division – 1st Place
NEVER FORGOTTEN
by Lorelai B.
Junior Division – 2nd Place
CHAINED TO HATE
by David E.
Junior Division – 3rd Place
COEXIST
by Jonathan M.
Primary Division – 1st Place
HANDS THAT REMEMBER: FROM MEMORY, HOPE RISES
by Neal J.
Primary Division – 2nd Place
BETWEEN MEMORY AND HOPE
by Adel S.
Primary Division – 3rd Place
FROM TRACKS TO ROOTS
by Michael R.
Generously Sponsored by
1st Place Winners
1st Place - Collegiate Level | Beneath The Star’s Wings | Artist Briana M.
1st Place - Senior Division | When Words Leave Cracks | Artist: Mila G.
1st Place Junior Division | 60 | Artist: Lisa S.
1st Place Primary | Harmony Guardian Angel | Artist Aanvi P.
2nd Place Winners
2nd Place Senior Division | Lifted-From-The-Ruins | Artist Rudra P.
2nd Place Junior Division | Between Two Worlds | Artist: Alexis R.
2nd-Place - Primary Division | The Need To Be Heard | Artist Anika-S.
3rd Place Winners
3rd-Place-Senior Division | Never Again: Remembering The Past, Fighting For The Future | Artist Saisharat Y.
3rd Place Junior Division | Can You Feel The Light? | Artist: Brody M.
3rd Place Primary Division | The Light Of Hanukkah – The Light To The World | Artist Sarayu I.
Honorable Mention
Senior Division:
GRADES 10-12
Smoke And Flame | By Kaleigh B.
Kindness Is Wisdom | By Ashley D.
Where Are They Taking Mom | By Susana O.
Shining Through | By Sydney G.
Light In A Dark Forest | By Ava J.
Reverence Of The Rings | By Fiona (August) F.
Vis Azoy Lang Zol Es Geh’n | By Ava Rae B.
Love Will Conquer Hate | By Ross G.
Junior Division:
GRADES 7-9
Israel Is Home In Our Hearts | By Naomi M.
6 Years 6 Lives | | By Bellamarie G.
Gas Filled Chamber | By Sayuri R.
Save Me From This Genocide | By Emma J.
The Last Tear | By Sarita G.
Happy Moments | By Ja’leah L.
Changing A Lightbulb | By Julia F.
Be The Light | By Ekaterina G.
Scared | By Jackson S.
Primary Division:
GRADES 4-6
Shining Starlight On Antisemitism | By Tomas M.
Antisemitism: Horrors Of Holocaust | By Shrihan K.
Responsibility | By Paisley F.
Poetry Of A Broken Mind Sadness | By Lillian T.
Together Against Hate | By Venkata T.
Shining A Light On Upstanders | By Delilah B.
Prayers Beyond Borders | By David R.
Antisemitism Is Deep-Rooted: Plant New Beliefs | By Lorelai B.
