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.


Ongoing

Animal Rescue TV Monthly Art Contest (International)

DEADLINE: Last day of each month

AGES: 16 and under


CraftyShops Monthly Art Contest (US only)

Deadline: Voting ends the last day of each month

Ages: 12 and under


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


Tee Juice Art Contest (US and Canada)

DEADLINE: Weekly

Ages: All ages



More Contests - Be sure to watch the deadlines!


Art Made Easy Summer Fun Art Contest (International)

DEADLINE: June 15, 2013

Ages: 18 and under


HoneyMaid Design a Dog Toy! Contest (US Only)

DEADLINE: June 24, 2013

Ages: 6-12


Peace Pals International Arts Exhibition and Awards (International)

DEADLINE: Art must be received by June 30, 2013

Ages: 5-16


HoneyMaid Design a Water Bottle Contest (US Only)

DEADLINE: July 21, 2013

Ages: 6-12


HoneyMaid Design a Game Contest (US Only) 

DEADLINE: July 29, 2013

Ages: 6-12


American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Children's Art Contest (International) 

DEADLINE: July 31, 2013

In the US: Grades 3 - 12

Outside the US: Ages 13-18


Celebrating Art (US Only) 

DEADLINE: August 22, 2013

Ages: Grades K-12


National School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest (US Only)

DEADLINE: September 2013


National Fossil Day Art and Photography Contest (US Only)

DEADLINE: October 4, 2013

Ages: All


Save the Frogs (International)

DEADLINE: October 15, 2013

Ages: All


Get to Know Your Wild Neighbors Contests (US Only)

DEADLINE: November 1, 2013

Ages: 19 and Under

*Includes Art, Writing, Photography, Video, and Music


English Idioms Art Contest (International)

DEADLINE: November 22, 2013

Ages: 8-12