Summer Reading Teen Art Contest
How It Works
Welcome to the Teen Art Contest! This is a fantastic opportunity for young artists to showcase their talent. The contest is open to all teenagers, and we are excited to see your creativity. Submitted artwork will be displayed at the Main Library, which provides a great platform for young artists to reach a larger audience and where the public can vote for their favorites.
Contest Rules
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Participants must be between the ages of 12 and 18.
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Each participant can submit only one piece of artwork.
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The artwork must be an original creation by the participant; no tracing or AI-generated works will be allowed.
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Entries must be a minimum of 4x4 inches and a maximum of 12x18 inches.
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No submissions will be accepted after July 31, 2026.
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Submissions will be displayed at the Main Library from August 5 - August 30, 2026.
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Participants will be notified when they can pick up their submission at the end of summer. Submissions will be held for 2 months after participant is notified.
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The decisions of the judges are final and cannot be appealed.
Contest Categories
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2D Art: This category includes artworks that are two-dimensional, such as drawings or paintings on a flat surface.
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3D Art: This category encompasses artworks that have three dimensions and can be viewed from multiple angles. This can include sculptures, installations, or any form of art that has depth. Only a photo collage of piece will be accepted.
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Handicraft: This category is for artworks that are handcrafted. This can include but is not limited to pottery, weaving, paper crafts, and more. Only a photo collage of piece will be accepted.
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Digital Art: This category is for artworks that are created using digital technology. This can include digital paintings, digital illustrations, graphic design pieces, and more. Piece must be either a 2D format, or a photo collage of the work may be submitted.
Submissions for the Teen Art Contest are closed for 2025. See you next year!
