Sustainable Goals Art Competition (Asia-Pacific Region)

Deadline: May 20, 2016

This contest is open to students in the Asia-Pacific region ages 12 – 18. From the contest website: ART COMPETITION DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION MAY 20, 5pm (Bangkok time), 2016 The 1st Annual Asia-Pacific Student Sustainable Development Goals Art Competition 2016 is now open. The competition has been developed to encourage young people to engage with and learn […]

Celebrating Art Contest (US and Canada Only)

DEADLINE DECEMBER 8th!

The current Celebrating Art Contest deadline is coming fast! Here’s the information from the contest website: How the Contest Works: 1. Create Students in grades K-12 create a work of art. 2. Enter Teachers enter students or students can enter on their own.  3. Judge Our judge/educators review each piece and invite the top 25% to […]

How to Make a Paper Snowflake

I remember making paper snowflakes with my family when I was little, but I for a long time I couldn’t figure out how we did it. Then last year, I came across this page with step by step directions — and they work! Time to get busy making snowflakes!

paper snowflake

American Kidney Fund 2016 Calendar Art Contest (US Only)

From the American Kidney Fund Contest Page: We’ll select 13 talented artists and print their winning artwork in our 2017 calendar that’s distributed nationwide. All winners will receive a great prize. The cover art winner will also win a free trip to Washington, D.C., to be recognized during the American Kidney Fund’s annual gala, The […]

Advena World Children’s Art Competition (International)

I usually post contests on Fridays, but this deadline is coming up fast! This contest is for kids ages 15 and under. The deadline:  DECEMBER 6, 2015!  Children submit their drawings, paintings, photos, and other original work filled with ideas that describe their understanding of the world, their dreams, their environment, family and friends, important […]

Pier 1 Imports/UNICEF/Owlkids Greeting Card Contest

Canada Only

Residents of Canada ages 14 and under can enter the Pier 1 Imports/Unicef/Owlkids Greeting Card Contest! The contest gives kids the chance to have their design featured as UNICEF’s 2016 Holiday Card, as well as win a $5,000 scholarship and $500 in art supplies for their school!   Deadline to enter: NOVEMBER 25, 2015! Participating […]

8 Easy Art Ideas for Kids

Getting Children Involved in Art

Need some ideas to get your child involved in art? Here are some to try: Set aside time with your children for creating home-made decorations. As a community service project, you could make extra to take to a local nursing home or assisted living center. There are lots of craft ideas in magazines or online. […]