Santa Clara County Superior Court Invites K–5 Students to Submit Original Artwork for Public Display

SAN JOSÉ, CA (September 9, 2025):  The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara invites elementary students in grades K–5 to participate in a countywide initiative designed to highlight and showcase student creativity through original artwork.

Originally launched in the spring, the Court’s art contest has been extended into the fall to provide additional opportunities for student participation. As part of an effort to revitalize the Jury Assembly Rooms, the Court seeks artwork that reflects the theme: “What brings you happiness and joy.”

Submission Details

• Artwork must be original and submitted as hard copies sized 8 x 11.
• Electronic submissions will not be accepted.
• Submissions should be mailed to:
  Hon. Elizabeth C. Peterson
  Hall of Justice
  190 W. Hedding Street
  San Jose, CA 95113
• Deadline for submissions: November 7, 2025
• Questions may be directed to Jessica Kellogg at (408) 334-9236.
• Selected artwork will be displayed in the courthouse’s jury assembly rooms and online beginning January 12, 2026 at:
  https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/general-information/court-community/student-artwork
• Student names will not be displayed; only school names will appear.
• Artwork will not be returned.
• For classrooms submitting 25 or more pieces, the Court will coordinate pickup directly from the school.

This initiative provides a meaningful opportunity for students to contribute their creativity to the courthouse environment, inspiring all who serve, visit, or are called to jury duty.