The De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (DLSZ) Advanced Art Program proudly congratulates the international artistic achievement of Julianne Margaret Manlapaz (DLSZ 2038), who won 1st Place in the Painting Category for Ages 4–7 at the HAPPY DEGART 2026 International Kids Art Contest in Bryan, Texas.
Organized by DEGALLERY and DEGA International Art Association, HAPPY DEGART 2026 is the 8th International Kids Art Exhibition and Contest. This year’s competition carries the theme “My Culture in Color,” encouraging young artists from around the world to express their cultural identity through artistic creativity and personal interpretation.
Julianne’s award-winning artwork celebrates Filipino culture through a vibrant and colorful composition incorporating familiar cultural elements and imagery. Her achievement reflects the creativity, artistic development, and potential nurtured through the DLSZ Advanced Art Program.
Joining Julianne in this international recognition is fellow Advanced Art Program student Nicole Andrea Manalansan (DLSZ 2038), who was also named a finalist in the Painting Category.
The HAPPY DEGART 2026 competition brings together young artists from different countries and provides an international platform for children to share their artistic expressions and cultural stories.
DLSZ congratulates Julianne and Nicole on their accomplishments and continues to support the development of young artists through meaningful opportunities for artistic learning, creativity, and global engagement.
Animo La Salle!
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