A free annual art competition for students in grades 6 to 12, who create an original visual artwork about an approved Unsung Hero from history along with a 500 to 1,000 word Impact Statement. Eligible work includes 2D and 3D media such as digital art, drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture and textiles. A jury of experts in art education, art history, design, fine arts and museums judges entries, and awards total over $35,000 each year.
Offered by Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-04-19.
Fields: Arts, Humanities
Info checked October 2026.
The deadline is April 19, 2027.
Yes. ARTEFFECT Student Art Competition is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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