Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Committee of Pinal County
Our 2026 Cesar E. Chavez Celebration will include the following programs
Scholarships
Scholarships will be awarded to Pinal County students. The Cesar Chavez Memorial Committee of Pinal County anticipates awarding over $40,000 in scholarships this coming year. The scholarship form is now available
Art
The Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Committee of Pinal County invites all High School students in Pinal County to showcase their artistic talent and commitment to the public understanding of the life of Cesar E. Chavez, Dolores Clara Fernández Huerta and Larry Itliong by participating in the annual Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Art Competition. Students can elect to submit a painting for one of the three categories: • Cesar E. Chavez • Dolores Clara Fernández Huerta • Larry Itliong Read More
Awards Dinner
Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Committee of Pinal County’s Awards Ceremony, scheduled on April 10, 2026, The Property at 1251 W Gila Bend Hwy, Casa Grande, AZ 85193 at 6:00 p.m.
2019 Annual Dinner Photo Gallery
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Art Competition Guidelines
2026 ART COMPETITION CO-SPONSORED BY THE CASA GRANDE ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION
Art Competition Guidelines
The Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Committee of Pinal County invites all High School students in Pinal County to showcase their artistic talent and commitment to the public understanding of the life of Cesar E. Chavez, Dolores Clara Fernández Huerta and Larry Itliong by participating in the annual Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Art Competition. Students can elect to submit a painting for one of the three categories:
- Cesar E. Chavez
- Dolores Clara Fernández Huerta
- Larry Itliong
WHO MAY ENTER?
All High School students in public and private schools in Pinal County are eligible.
DESIGN THEME
Art should express the concept of the lifework of Cesar E. Chavez, Dolores Clara Fernández Huerta or Larry Itliong and their impact on the community, and/or in the world, thereby increasing student awareness of their importance
ENTRY CRITERIA
- Art should be submitted on paper not larger than 11” X 14”.
- No computer generated art will be accepted.
- Complete Application Form and attach to the art piece.
- Submit completed entry by March 20, 2026, at 5 pm to:
City of Casa Grande
Attn: City Clerk
510 E Florence Blvd.
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
AWARDS
- 1st place: $300.00
- 2nd Place: $200.00
- 3rd Place: $100.00
SELECTION
Winners will be selected and notified by March 26, 2026 and will be recognized at the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Committee of Pinal County’s Awards Ceremony, scheduled on April 10, 2026, The Property at 1251 W Gila Bend Hwy, Casa Grande, AZ 85193 at 6:00 p.m.
Deadline is March 20, 2026, at 5 PM.
Download application form
2025 List of Sponsors
Prestige Sponsor's
Premier Sponsors
- Gila River Indian Community
- Ak-Chin Indian Community
- Project PPEP
- Helios Education Foundation
- Walmart Distribution Center, #7013
- Arizona Complete Health
Gold Sponsors
- Pinal Hispanic Council
- Intermountain Centers
- Ellison Mills Construction
- First Interstate Bank
- RAZE
Silver Sponsors
- Fitzgibbons Law Offices P.L.C.
- City of Casa Grande
- City of Eloy
- City of Coolidge
- Al & Riley's AC & Sheet Metal
- Judy Yurgel, PNP
- Lucid Motors
- Casa Grande Arts & Cultural Commission
Bronze Sponsors
- Latino Familia Initiative (LFI)
- Ralph & Blanca Varela
- City of Casa Grande Police Department
- Next Era Energy Resources
- Cypress Creek Renewables
- Auto Insurance Specialist, LLC
- Valley Views Realty
- United Exterminating of Arizona