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Art Contests for Kids




Art contests for kids offer great life lessons:

* Every contest has guidelines and a deadline, which gives a child a specific goal to work toward.

* The process of creating the artwork itself builds self-confidence, as the child goes from an "I can't draw" mindset to one of "I can enter this contest -- and I might win!"

* The art children enter should be their best work (it doesn't matter the skill level), teaching them that no matter what they do, they should do it well.

* If they win, there's the fun of the reward and learning to be a gracious winner.

* If they don't win, there's the practice of dealing with disappointment and being a good sport.

* Win or lose, when your child creates a piece of art and enters it in a contest, she has tried, which is the first step to success.

There are opportunities for children to enter art contests, and as I come across them I'll post them here. If you know of a contest that's not listed, please let us know by filling out the form below.



Animal Rescue TV Monthly Art Contest (International)

DEADLINE: Last day of each month

AGES: 16 and under



Anton Chekhov Art Contest (International)

DEADLINE: April 1, 2012

Ages: 7-17



*NEW!* Alaska Migratory Bird Calendar Art Contest (Alaska)

DEADLINE: February 10, 2012

Grades: K - 12



*NEW!* The Bird Dog Foundation Art Contest (Tennessee)

DEADLINE: January 15, 2012

Ages: K - 12th grades "Celebrating Art" Art Contest (US and Canada)

DEADLINE: April 3, 2012

Ages: K - 12th grades



CraftyShops Monthly Art Contest (US only)

Deadline: Voting ends the last day of each month

Ages: 12 and under



*NEW!* GEICO Safety Poster and Video Contest (US Only)

Deadline: January 6, 2012

Ages: Ages 6 - 18



FreeKidsCrafts.com Monthly Craft Contest (US only)

DEADLINE: Last day of each month

AGES: Any



Look and Learn Art (International)

Deadline: Last day of each month

Ages: 18 and under



The Rotary Club of Otorohanga Art Contest (International)

DEADLINE: Entries accepted May 4, 2011 - January 31, 2012

Ages: High School Students



*NEW!* State Fish Art Contest (International)

DEADLINE: March 31, 2012

Grades: 4-12



Tee Juice Art Contest (US and Canada)

DEADLINE: Weekly

Ages: All ages





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