Visual Art Contests

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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]

 

The Young Arts Competition

  • 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 US. 

Submissions open July 2025. 

 

Teen Ink

  • A national teen (ages 13-19) magazine that publishes photos, art, and videos as well as creative writing of any kind. 

Submit anytime. Also, check out their “contests” page for more specific and timely prompts.

 

Celebrating Art.com 

  • Open for students grades K-12 in the US. 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 every spring, summer, and fall. 

 

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