Youth Art Contest Application
2023 Youth Art Contest
Contest Deadlines:
- Contest opens September 12
- Artwork drop-off deadline November 18
Artwork Rules:
- Theme: Western lifestyle
- Two-dimensional/flat, no larger than 16”x20”
- Official entry form taped to back
- Contest is for grades 1-12
- One piece of art per student may be submitted
- FREE entry
Selection & Judging:
- Entries to be judged by the NWSS Youth Art Judging Committee.
- Winners will be selected and notified by December 15, 2022.
- One champion and one reserve champion will be selected per grade, 1st-12th.
- Honorable mentions will be selected per grade at the judging committee's discretion.
Prizes:
- Champion, reserve champion and honorable mention art pieces will be displayed at the 2023 National Western Stock Show (on the third floor in the Hall of the West, outside of the Coors Art Gallery).
- Champion artwork will be professionally framed by Abend Framing.
- Each entry and each teacher will receive two grounds admission tickets for opening weekend of National Western Stock Show (January 7-8, 2023). Tickets will be mailed directly to schools.
2023 Artwork Contest Rules & Guidelines
Artwork Drop Off Locations
Questions?
Don't forget:
- NEW for 2022: Select Alpine Banks and the South Box Office at NWSS will serve as artwork drop-off locations.
- Artwork must be dropped off in person at listed drop-off locations. Digital entries will not be accepted.
- Artwork must be entered through the online registration form. Please attach the confirmation email to your artwork prior to drop off.