Art Contest Prompts for KidsArtbx sponsors the biggest and best national art contests for elementary school students across the United States in grades K-6.
You can use these monthly art contest prompts for your own classroom or school art contests or you can enter top entries in our national art contest. |
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January Art Contest Prompts
1. Winter Wonderland Drawing Contest: Create a winter-themed drawing, using snowflakes, snowmen, or other wintery objects.
2. New Year's Resolutions Collage Contest: Create a collage of your New Year's resolutions using words and images that represent your goals for the year.
3. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Poster Contest: Create posters celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
4. Chinese New Year Poster Contest: Create posters celebrating the Chinese New Year and the zodiac animal of the year.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of January.
2. New Year's Resolutions Collage Contest: Create a collage of your New Year's resolutions using words and images that represent your goals for the year.
3. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Poster Contest: Create posters celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
4. Chinese New Year Poster Contest: Create posters celebrating the Chinese New Year and the zodiac animal of the year.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of January.
February Art Contest Prompts
1. Valentine's Day Card Design Contest: Create a unique and creative Valentine's Day card using various art materials such as construction paper, markers, glitter, and stickers.
2. Black History Month Poster Contest: Create posters or artwork honoring and celebrating prominent Black figures in history and culture.
3. President's Day Art Contest: Create art that celebrates the U.S. presidents, such as portraits or depictions of famous moments in presidential history.
4. Groundhog Day Cartoon Contest: Create a work showing a groundhog and his prediction for the rest of winter.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of February.
2. Black History Month Poster Contest: Create posters or artwork honoring and celebrating prominent Black figures in history and culture.
3. President's Day Art Contest: Create art that celebrates the U.S. presidents, such as portraits or depictions of famous moments in presidential history.
4. Groundhog Day Cartoon Contest: Create a work showing a groundhog and his prediction for the rest of winter.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of February.
March Art Contest Prompts
1. St. Patrick's Day Art Contest: Create art that celebrates St. Patrick's Day.
2. Women's History Month Poster Contest: Create posters or other artwork honoring and celebrating women who have made significant contributions to history and society.
3. Springtime Painting Contest: With the arrival of spring in March, create paintings or other artwork that celebrate the season.
4. National Nutrition Month Poster Contest: Create posters or artwork that promote healthy eating habits and nutrition.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of March
2. Women's History Month Poster Contest: Create posters or other artwork honoring and celebrating women who have made significant contributions to history and society.
3. Springtime Painting Contest: With the arrival of spring in March, create paintings or other artwork that celebrate the season.
4. National Nutrition Month Poster Contest: Create posters or artwork that promote healthy eating habits and nutrition.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of March
April Art Contest Prompts
1. Earth Day Poster Contest: Create a poster or artwork that promotes environmental awareness and celebrates Earth Day.
2. April Showers Watercolor Painting Contest: Create a watercolor painting inspired by the theme of April showers, incorporating raindrops, umbrellas, and vibrant colors.
3. National Poetry Month Illustration Contest: Illustrate a favorite poem or create your own artwork inspired by poetry.
4. Arbor Day Tree Art Contest: Create artwork that highlights the importance of trees and their role in the environment in celebration of Arbor Day.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of April.
2. April Showers Watercolor Painting Contest: Create a watercolor painting inspired by the theme of April showers, incorporating raindrops, umbrellas, and vibrant colors.
3. National Poetry Month Illustration Contest: Illustrate a favorite poem or create your own artwork inspired by poetry.
4. Arbor Day Tree Art Contest: Create artwork that highlights the importance of trees and their role in the environment in celebration of Arbor Day.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of April.
May Art Contest Prompts
1. Cinco de Mayo Art Contest: Ask students to create artwork that represents the spirit and culture of Cinco de Mayo, incorporating Mexican symbols, colors, and traditions.
2. Endangered Species Art Contest: Create a drawing or artwork of an endangered species to raise awareness about the importance of conservation and preserving biodiversity.
3. Sports-themed Art Contest: Draw and color your favorite sports scenes or athletes, showcasing your passion for sports and athletic activities.
4. Music and Dance Painting Contest: Create a painting that captures the joy and energy of music and dance, using bold colors, expressive brush strokes, and movement-inspired compositions.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of May.
2. Endangered Species Art Contest: Create a drawing or artwork of an endangered species to raise awareness about the importance of conservation and preserving biodiversity.
3. Sports-themed Art Contest: Draw and color your favorite sports scenes or athletes, showcasing your passion for sports and athletic activities.
4. Music and Dance Painting Contest: Create a painting that captures the joy and energy of music and dance, using bold colors, expressive brush strokes, and movement-inspired compositions.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of May.
June Art Contest Prompts
1. Summer Vacation Postcard Design Contest: Design and create a postcard that depicts your ideal summer vacation destinations or activities using various art materials.
2. World Ocean Day Art Contest: Create artwork that highlights the importance of oceans and marine life conservation, showcasing the beauty and diversity of our oceans.
3. Graduation Cap Decoration Contest: Design and decorate graduation caps using various art materials and techniques, celebrating your accomplishments and future aspirations.
4. Flag Day Flag Design Contest: Design your own flag representing your school or community, incorporating symbols, colors, and themes that represent your identity and values.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of June.
2. World Ocean Day Art Contest: Create artwork that highlights the importance of oceans and marine life conservation, showcasing the beauty and diversity of our oceans.
3. Graduation Cap Decoration Contest: Design and decorate graduation caps using various art materials and techniques, celebrating your accomplishments and future aspirations.
4. Flag Day Flag Design Contest: Design your own flag representing your school or community, incorporating symbols, colors, and themes that represent your identity and values.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of June.
July Art Contest Prompts
1. Independence Day Patriotic Art Contest: Create patriotic artwork that celebrates the spirit of Independence Day, using colors and symbols that represent the United States.
2. Summer Reading Poster Design Contest: Design a poster that promotes summer reading, using illustrations, typography, and creative messaging to encourage kids to read and explore new books.
3. Summer Vacation Art Contest: Create a work of art that depict your favorite summer vacation destinations or activities, such as beach trips, camping adventures, amusement park visits, or something else.
4. Outdoor Landscape Photography Contest: Capture photographs of outdoor landscapes, such as mountains, lakes, or forests, showcasing the beauty and diversity of nature.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of July.
2. Summer Reading Poster Design Contest: Design a poster that promotes summer reading, using illustrations, typography, and creative messaging to encourage kids to read and explore new books.
3. Summer Vacation Art Contest: Create a work of art that depict your favorite summer vacation destinations or activities, such as beach trips, camping adventures, amusement park visits, or something else.
4. Outdoor Landscape Photography Contest: Capture photographs of outdoor landscapes, such as mountains, lakes, or forests, showcasing the beauty and diversity of nature.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of July.
August Art Contest Prompts
1. Back-to-School Supply Design Contest: Design your own school supplies, such as notebooks, pencil cases, or backpacks, using various materials and techniques to showcase your creativity and individuality.
2. Summer Recipe Card Design Contest: Design recipe cards for your favorite summer recipes, using various materials like markers, colored pencils, or paint, showcasing your artistic and culinary skills.
3. Beach Landscape Painting Contest: Create a painting of a beach landscapes, using various techniques like impressionism, realism, or abstract art, showcasing the beauty and serenity of the ocean.
4. Summer Music Album Cover Design Contest: Design album covers for your favorite summer music playlists, using various materials and design elements to showcase your creativity and musical taste.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of August.
2. Summer Recipe Card Design Contest: Design recipe cards for your favorite summer recipes, using various materials like markers, colored pencils, or paint, showcasing your artistic and culinary skills.
3. Beach Landscape Painting Contest: Create a painting of a beach landscapes, using various techniques like impressionism, realism, or abstract art, showcasing the beauty and serenity of the ocean.
4. Summer Music Album Cover Design Contest: Design album covers for your favorite summer music playlists, using various materials and design elements to showcase your creativity and musical taste.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of August.
September Art Contest Prompts
1. Back-to-School Comic Strip Contest: Create a comic strip that depicts your back-to-school experiences, using humor and storytelling to share your perspectives and emotions.
2. Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest: Create artwork that celebrates Hispanic culture and heritage, using various materials and techniques to showcase your appreciation for diversity and multiculturalism.
3. Fire Prevention Poster Contest: Design posters that promote fire prevention and safety, using illustrations, typography, and creative messaging to showcase your understanding of fire hazards and prevention strategies.
4. Colorful Fall Landscape Photography Contest: Capture a photograph of colorful fall landscapes, such as forests, mountains, or rivers, showcasing the beauty and diversity of nature during the autumn season.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of September.
2. Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest: Create artwork that celebrates Hispanic culture and heritage, using various materials and techniques to showcase your appreciation for diversity and multiculturalism.
3. Fire Prevention Poster Contest: Design posters that promote fire prevention and safety, using illustrations, typography, and creative messaging to showcase your understanding of fire hazards and prevention strategies.
4. Colorful Fall Landscape Photography Contest: Capture a photograph of colorful fall landscapes, such as forests, mountains, or rivers, showcasing the beauty and diversity of nature during the autumn season.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of September.
October Art Contest Prompts
1. Fall Scene Art Contest: Create artwork of fall scenes, such as changing leaves, harvest festivals, or spooky graveyards, using various techniques and materials to showcase your artistic skills and fall-inspired creativity.
2. Harvest Still Life Drawing Contest: Create a drawing of harvest still lifes, such as baskets of fruits and vegetables, using various materials and techniques to showcase your artistic skills and appreciation for the season.
3. Dia de los Muertos Art Contest: Create art that celebrates Dia de los Muertos, such as sugar skulls, paper flowers, or altars, using various materials and techniques to showcase your appreciation for Hispanic culture and traditions.
4. Pumpkin Carving Contest: Carve a pumpkin into unique designs, showcasing your Halloween-inspired creativity and precision. Submit a picture of your pumpkin art!
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of October.
2. Harvest Still Life Drawing Contest: Create a drawing of harvest still lifes, such as baskets of fruits and vegetables, using various materials and techniques to showcase your artistic skills and appreciation for the season.
3. Dia de los Muertos Art Contest: Create art that celebrates Dia de los Muertos, such as sugar skulls, paper flowers, or altars, using various materials and techniques to showcase your appreciation for Hispanic culture and traditions.
4. Pumpkin Carving Contest: Carve a pumpkin into unique designs, showcasing your Halloween-inspired creativity and precision. Submit a picture of your pumpkin art!
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of October.
November Art Contest Prompts
1. Native American Heritage Month Art Contest: Create artwork that celebrates Native American culture and heritage, using various materials and techniques to showcase your appreciation for diversity and cultural traditions.
2. Veteran's Day Art Contest: Create a work of art to honor and celebrate the service of veterans, using illustrations, typography, and creative messaging to showcase appreciation for military service.
3. Fall Photography Contest: Capture an artistic photograph of fall harvest scenes, such as farmers markets, apple orchards, or pumpkin patches.
4. Turkey Drawing Contest: Draw your own turkeys, using various materials and techniques to showcase your artistic skills and Thanksgiving-inspired creativity.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of November.
2. Veteran's Day Art Contest: Create a work of art to honor and celebrate the service of veterans, using illustrations, typography, and creative messaging to showcase appreciation for military service.
3. Fall Photography Contest: Capture an artistic photograph of fall harvest scenes, such as farmers markets, apple orchards, or pumpkin patches.
4. Turkey Drawing Contest: Draw your own turkeys, using various materials and techniques to showcase your artistic skills and Thanksgiving-inspired creativity.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of November.
December Art Contest Prompts
1. Holiday Card Design Contest: Design your own holiday cards, using various materials and techniques to showcase your creativity and appreciation for the holiday season.
2. Christmas Ornament Design Contest: Using various art supplies, design a Christmas ornament to showcase your creativity and holiday-inspired imagination.
3. Hanukkah Art Contest: Create artwork that celebrates Hanukkah, such as menorahs, dreidels, or Jewish holiday traditions, using various materials and techniques to showcase your appreciation for diversity and cultural traditions.
4. Kwanzaa Art Contest: Create artwork that celebrates Kwanzaa, such as the Kinara, or African-American cultural traditions, using various materials and techniques to showcase your appreciation for diversity and the Kwanzaa holiday.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of December.
2. Christmas Ornament Design Contest: Using various art supplies, design a Christmas ornament to showcase your creativity and holiday-inspired imagination.
3. Hanukkah Art Contest: Create artwork that celebrates Hanukkah, such as menorahs, dreidels, or Jewish holiday traditions, using various materials and techniques to showcase your appreciation for diversity and cultural traditions.
4. Kwanzaa Art Contest: Create artwork that celebrates Kwanzaa, such as the Kinara, or African-American cultural traditions, using various materials and techniques to showcase your appreciation for diversity and the Kwanzaa holiday.
5. Free Choice Contest: Create an original work of art of you choosing. Let your imagination and artistic be your guide.
Select any of the prompts above and submit your student artwork on or before the final day of December.
National Art Contest Submissions
Rules
1. Artwork must be submitted by a parent or through the child's school.
2. Students must be in grades K-6 and reside in the United States
3. Artwork must be entered online. Please do not mail art.
4. The artwork must be original and may not originate from copyrighted sources.
5. Students can enter a maximum of one entry per month.
How to submit
Take a picture of your artwork and submit it with the online form below. By submitting your artwork, you have a chance for your art to be featured on our online student gallery. You will also be eligible to win prizes, such as art kits and art supplies, that will be sent to your school.
Submission Tips: For best results, crop your picture so that only your artwork is showing. Use a high resolution phone camera and use indirect light to minimize glare. You can take a picture with your tablet or phone and crop the edges to only show your artwork.
1. Artwork must be submitted by a parent or through the child's school.
2. Students must be in grades K-6 and reside in the United States
3. Artwork must be entered online. Please do not mail art.
4. The artwork must be original and may not originate from copyrighted sources.
5. Students can enter a maximum of one entry per month.
How to submit
Take a picture of your artwork and submit it with the online form below. By submitting your artwork, you have a chance for your art to be featured on our online student gallery. You will also be eligible to win prizes, such as art kits and art supplies, that will be sent to your school.
Submission Tips: For best results, crop your picture so that only your artwork is showing. Use a high resolution phone camera and use indirect light to minimize glare. You can take a picture with your tablet or phone and crop the edges to only show your artwork.