Resources
Visual Art Contests
Are you looking to submit your art to contests for a chance to win prizes and publication? Then check out this list curated for YWP-aged students (13-19)!
This page is managed by YWP Alumni Advisor Sam Aikman (Love to write) – updates ongoing through 2025-26! Do you know of a contest that should be added here? Message Love to write!
[Art Credit: "Bridges" by Goldenrose, YWP]
YWP's Tomorrow Project: Due Oct. 31, 2025
Submit a piece of art (2D, 3D, and digital art are all acceptable) depicting the Google logo for a chance to win up to $55,000 in college scholarship prizes and to have your doodle on google.com for a day. Open to grades K-12 and judged by age group.
Deadline December 3, 2025. Hosted annually.
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
For students in grades 7-12 to submit art in a variety of categories, including photography, comics, drawing, fashion, film, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, and more. Offering scholarships, publication, and possible national recognition.
Hosted yearly: Deadlines vary by region but are usually sometime in December.
Submit up to three of your best images from the past year. For students aged 19 and younger.
Due January 6, 2026.
Submit a poem, song, or piece of art that explores the theme of "different perspectives of war and conflict." For students ages 9-18.
Deadline February 27, 2026. Hosted annually.
- Submit artwork in ten categories, including photography, design, film, theater, and music. There is also a creative writing section. Open for students ages 15-18 who live in the U.S.
Submissions open every summer for the following year.
- Submit a piece of two-dimensional artwork such as a painting, collage, drawing, block print, or photograph.
Hosted yearly in every state, and due (for Vermont) on March 14th.
Check your state's deadline using your State Representative's website. More info here.
- A national teen (ages 13-19) magazine that publishes photos, art, and videos, as well as creative writing of any kind.
Magazines are published every other month, but you can submit anytime. Also, check out their “contests” page for more specific and timely submissions.
- Open for students in grades K-12 in the U.S. Submit any original work that can be depicted in a still image: a drawing, painting, photograph, photo of a sculpture, collage, etc. Winners will be published on the site.
Contests are held regularly; check the website for due dates.
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