From Palettes to Produce: DSUSD Students Shine with Beautiful Artwork

The third annual Agri-Art Contest, hosted by Growing Coachella Valley, celebrates the powerful connection between agriculture and the arts. The theme for 2025 was Coachella Valley Agriculture: The Circle of Life.

3rd-12th graders from Coachella Valley Unified School District and Desert Sands Unified School District created beautiful images utilizing the farmers most precious resources; water, soil, air, seeds, sun, and people.

Congratulations to all of our outstanding student artists for using their imagination and talent to raise awareness about agriculture in the Coachella Valley. Your creativity is inspiring and continues to make a lasting impact in our community.

Elementary School Winners

1st Place: Antonio Coloma II, 5th grade, Benjamin Franklin Elementary
2nd Place: Alexa Pan, 4th grade, Washington Charter Elementary
3rd Place: Chloe Choi, 4th grade, Washington Charter Elementary
Honorable Mention: Matthew Bradford, 4th grade, Carrillo Ranch Elementary

Middle & High School Winners

1st Place: Gabrielle Coloma, 8th grade, La Quinta Middle
2nd Place: Chanhwee Park, 10th grade, Palm Desert High
3rd Place: Katherine Justo, 12th grade, Palm Desert High — Billboard Winner
Honorable Mention: Audrey Hills, 12th grade, Palm Desert High

From Growing Coachella Valley (June 9):

"It is official, Antonio is our People's Choice winner! Antonio and Gabrielle tied for 'likes', but Antonio had the most 'shares'. All Agri Art entries were fabulous and we thank all the students for entering their beautiful work. Thank you all for your interest and support of our valley's students and for participating in our People's Choice. Watch out for Katherine's Agri Art on a billboard along the 86 Expressway coming soon. Remember to support our local farmers and farmworkers, Buy Locally Grown produce!!"