Keep your idea your own. We help you plan the next step.
Start by reading the competition’s theme and rules carefully. Think about what the prompt means to you and how you can express your response through art.
Theme: What is the competition asking you to explore?
Eligibility: Can you enter based on your age, grade, and location?
Requirements: What materials, dimensions, and supporting documents are required?
Deadline: When and how do you need to submit?
A strong entry starts with something that matters to you. Think about your interests, experiences, and the message you want to share. There is no single right idea—your own perspective makes your work meaningful.
What matters to you?
Consider the topics, places, or people you care about.
What memory could you explore?
Think about a moment, experience, or story from your life.
What do you want viewers to notice?
Choose the feeling, idea, or message you want your work to communicate.
Turn your idea into a plan you can follow. Try a few small sketches, choose your materials, and give yourself enough time to create and revise.
Explore: Sketch two or three possible compositions.
Choose: Pick materials that support your idea and meet the rules.
Schedule: Set aside time to create, review, and photograph your work.
Document: Save sketches and take progress photos along the way.
Before you submit, review the official requirements one more time. Small details matter, so leave time for a final check.
Artwork: Is your work complete, original, and within the required dimensions?
Image: Is your photo or scan clear, well-lit, and cropped correctly?
Details: Have you included your title, artist statement, and required information?
Permission: Are any required signatures or consent forms complete?
Submission: Have you uploaded the correct files and saved your confirmation?
Deadline: Double-check the exact date, time, and time zone. Confirm whether mailed entries must be postmarked or received by the deadline.
Start small. Make it yours.
Every artwork begins with an idea. Pick an opportunity that interests you and give yourself room to explore.