Art Contests

Enter Art Contests & WIN $$$ or Prices ( Read Instructions)

You'll be competing with students from across MSCS & TN! You Can Do It!

Tips to help you win art contests!

Make sure your artwork has:

Creativity and originality of the depicted theme. (Theme is whatever the contest wants you to draw).
Quality of artistic composition and overall design based on the theme.
Make sure your name is on the back, signatures go at the bottom of the front only when you have finished the work. Let me know if you need help with signing your artwork.
Good Craftsmanship: it should be neat, colored all the way; work on getting rid of white spots in your coloring or painting; paper shouldn't be wrinkled
Make sure it is complete and submitted on time!

Have Fun Creating! Remember I am always here to help you!

Open Contests for 2025/2026 School Year

Upcoming Art Contests

Art Contest 1

8/23 Delta Fair Student Art Contest https://www.deltafest.com/p/compete/studentart

Art Contest 2

National Bullying Prevention Month Youth Art Contest

All entries must be submitted by September 12, 2025.

Artwork must pertain to the theme ‘Bullying’.

Accepted mediums include drawing, painting, mixed media, digital art, and photography

Maximum artwork size is 22” x 28”

Artwork should not be framed.

Entries will be evaluated on creativity, technique, and overall artistic expression.

Cash prizes will be awarded in each of the four grade categories.

Art Contest 3

The Mid-South Fair Student Art Contest

September 22 from 9 AM – 6 PM

Each participating school may submit two (2) entries per grade level. Only one (1) entry per student is permitted.

Display guidelines will be strictly adhered to: • Artwork must be secured on poster board or mat board only. • Poster board/ matting should only extend beyond the edges of the original art by 1-1.5 inches. • Maximum size of the artwork, including the poster board/mat is 18" X 24". NO exceptions. Artwork over size will not be judged. • No 3-D artwork will be accepted, but teacher may enter a student’s 3-D or Relief Artwork in the Youth Craft area (see website for details). • No framed artwork will be accepted. • No canvas boards or canvas art will be accepted due to risk of damage when hanging.

Art Contest 4