With art, the possibilities are endless! 

Calling All Student Artists in Grades K-12 

From drawings on the fridge to paintings on local art gallery walls, K12 loves and appreciates the art young people create.  That’s why we’re excited to launch this year's National Art Competition and announce great new prizes for young artists! 

Join students across the country in creating 2D physical works of art to share on a national stage. Possible mediums include painting, drawings, collages, and prints. 

You choose the art medium. We choose the winners! Submissions will be judged on creativity and originality, quality and execution, and overall impression. 

Enter by 11:59 PM (ET) on January 31, 2023 for a chance to win. 

There is no official theme for the 2023 K12 National Art Competition.

Prizes

First place winners for elementary and middle school grade bands will receive a Microsoft Surface tablet and a one-to-one virtual art lesson with a professional artist. Second place winners will receive a $500 Amazon e-gift card and a group virtual art lesson. And third place winners will receive a $150 Amazon e-gift card and a group virtual art lesson.

The 1st place winner for the high school grade band will receive a Microsoft Surface Tablet and a paid trip to The Savanah College of Art and Design (SCAD) for a series of workshops and experiences taught by SCAD professors, alumni, and select graduate students. The 2nd and 3rd place high school winners will also receive a paid trip to SCAD for a series of special art and design workshops.

The 5 semi-finalists for each grade-band will receive a group virtual art lesson with a professional artist.

Eligibility 

The K12 National Art Competition is open to all students in grades K–12. Students enrolled at K12-powered schools as well as students at any other school in the U.S. can submit their artwork to be considered. 

Considered Art Mediums and Exceptions

Art mediums can include paint (watercolor, tempera, poster, acrylic, etc.), drawings (pencil, charcoal, colored chalk, pastels, oil pastels, colored pencils, markers, etc.), prints (handmade stencil, gadget printing, collagraphs, block prints, etc.), and collages (must be two dimensional). 3D works of art, digital artwork, and photography will not be considered for this competition. 

Each entry must be original in concept, design, and execution and may not violate U.S. copyright laws. Any entry that has been copied from an existing photo or image (including a painting, graphic, or advertisement) that was created by someone other than the student is a violation of the competition rules and will not be accepted.  

Student artists can submit more than one piece of artwork for consideration, however for any artist with multiple submissions, the judges will only choose one submission to judge at their discretion.

Deadline for Entries 

All entries must be received no later than 11:59 PM (ET) on January 31, 2023. Entries submitted after the deadline will not be eligible to win. 

Winners

Winners will be announced live at 1 PM (ET) on March 21, 2023 via K12, A Stride Company’s Facebook page. 

Official Rules

View official competition rules and the full terms and conditions.

Have questions?

Email competitions@stridelearning.com