Art Competitions
Art Competitions We Prepare Students For
Participating in nationally recognized art competitions helps young artists gain confidence, build strong portfolios, and receive meaningful recognition for their creative work. We guide students through the full process—from concept development to final submission—so their artwork stands out at a professional level.
Student Work Gallery
Explore examples of our students’ artwork, showcasing a variety of mediums and styles. From traditional fine art to digital creations, this gallery highlights the creativity, skill, and originality of our young artists. Each piece represents the talent and dedication our students bring to every project and competition.
Concept Development
We guide students in developing strong, original ideas that reflect their personal voice. Through discussion and exploration, students learn how to turn concepts into meaningful artwork with clear intent and creativity.
Artistic Direction
Students receive focused guidance on composition, technique, and medium selection to strengthen their work. We help refine visual structure, improve technical skills, and choose the best materials to support each concept.
Submission Readiness
We help students stay on track by organizing timelines and preparing all materials for submission. From setting milestones to finalizing artwork and written components, our guidance ensures every entry meets competition requirements and deadlines with confidence.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
The Scholastic Art Awards is one of the most prestigious art competitions for middle and high school students in the United States.
Why Scholastic Matters for Artists:
Recognized nationwide by colleges, museums, and art institutions
Encourages originality, technical skill, and personal voice
Offers regional and national awards, including Gold and Silver Keys
Provides exhibition opportunities and professional recognition
Strengthens college and art school portfolios
Students develop finished, competition-ready artwork while learning how to present their ideas clearly and confidently.
YoungArts Competition
YoungArts is a highly selective, national competition that identifies and supports the next generation of leading artists.
Why YoungArts Is Important:
Designed for advanced, highly motivated student artists
Recognized by top art schools and universities
Focuses on artistic excellence, concept, and originality
Offers mentorship, workshops, and long-term artistic support
Alumni include nationally and internationally recognized artists
This competition is ideal for students ready to push their creative thinking and refine their artistic voice at a professional level.
NASA Langley Student Art Contest
The NASA Langley Student Art Contest is an annual event open to K-12 students across the United States. Participants are invited to submit one original artwork (painting, drawing, or digital image) inspired by a chosen theme. The contest awards a Grand Prize, as well as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for each grade level. Winners receive certificates and NASA exploration packages containing items such as posters, pens, patches, and lapel pins.
Medium: Fine Art and Digital
Age Group: K-12
Open to National
Save the Frogs Art Contest
Calling all nature enthusiasts! Many remain unaware of the mass extinction crisis facing amphibian populations worldwide. Unleash your creativity and help raise awareness by participating in the SAVE THE FROGS! Art Contest!
Medium: Fine Art and Digital Art
Age Group: All ages
Open to International
Song Bird Art Contest
The Song Bird Art Contest only accepts original hand-drawn artwork. Digital art and AI-generated pieces are not eligible. Contestants may use photos, videos, and artwork (including prior Song Bird Art submissions) for inspiration, but submissions that closely resemble any existing work will be disqualified.
Medium: Fine Art
Age Group: Grade K-12 (Ages 5-18)
Open to International
Embracing Our Differences Art Exhibition
The Embracing Our Differences Art Exhibition is an international art competition open to high school students. Students are encouraged to submit one artwork reflecting themes of diversity, inclusivity, and social justice in categories such as painting, drawing, photography, digital art, or other artistic forms. Selected artworks will be displayed in an outdoor exhibition in Sarasota, Florida that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors. The chosen students and their schools will share a $2,000 cash prize to support art programs.
Age Group: K-12
Open to International
The Science Without Borders Challenge: International Student Art Contest
The Science Without Borders Challenge is an international art competition open to high school students between the ages of 11 and 19. The competition centers around a yearly marine conservation theme, and students are encouraged to submit artwork that creatively explores and reflects this theme. Artwork is judged on originality, quality, and thematic relevance. Students are divided into two age groups (11-14 and 15-19) for judging, and cash prizes are awarded to the top three entries in both categories: $500 (first place), $350 (second place), and $200 (third place). Winning artwork is featured in online exhibitions and promotional materials.
Eligibility for submission requires 2D artwork created with traditional media, including paint, pencil, marker, crayon, ink, felt, and oil. Collage work using magazines, newspapers, or other non-original sources is not permitted. Additionally, digital art and photography are not eligible. Artists must be between the ages of 11 and 19.
David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation – Global Canvas Children’s Art Competition (Ages 12-16)
The DSWF visual art competition encourages students to submit artwork focused on environmental and wildlife conservation. Themes change annually and have recently included biodiversity, endangered species, and global habitats. Individual or group submissions are accepted in various mediums (e.g., drawing, painting, collage, 3D art). Winners receive trophies, art supplies, and their work will be displayed at London's Natural History Museum.
Age Group: 16 and under
The categories will be judged in the following age group:
Ages 4-7 years
Ages 8-11 years
Ages 12-16 years
Sketch for Survival (Junior: 16 and under, Senior: 17+)
Sketch for Survival is an annual fundraising campaign that invites artists from across the globe to submit original artwork depicting a threatened species or natural habitat in our free competition. Participation is open to everyone, whether professional or amateur. A selection of 100 artworks from all submissions will be showcased alongside pieces from professional and celebrity artists during our autumn exhibition tour, featuring venues in London.
Doodle for Google (K-12)
Doodle for Google is an annual art competition open to students from kindergarten 12th grade. Participants are encouraged to design their own Google Doodle for a chance to have it showcased on Google.com, along with the opportunity to win scholarships and technology packages for themselves and schools. Parents, teachers, nonprofits, and after-school programs can submit artwork on behalf of K-12 students. Regardless of the submission method, the winning student’s school will receive a $50,000 technology grant. All participants must be enrolled in a school located in the U.S. (including homeschool), Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, freely associated states, or District of Columbia. This year, children of military personnel stationed abroad can also enter and will be judged alongside applicants from their home state.