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Ned Smith Center Youth Art Contest
Location:
Held in-person at the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art in Pennsylvania, USA. Submissions are accepted virtually before finalists may ship physical artwork.
Cost:
Entry fee is $15 per submission, with an optional additional $10 return‑shipping fee. Financial aid is not available.
Contest Date:
Winners are exhibited starting June 27, 2025.
Application Deadlines:
Submission deadline is May 23, 2025.
Eligibility:
Open to students in grades 1–12 in the U.S. (high schoolers in grades 9–12 included).
This youth art competition invites students to submit nature‑themed original artwork (e.g. plant or animal scenes) following annual themes such as “Spring.” Submissions must follow specified size and medium guidelines. Winners are displayed at the Ned Smith Center and judged within grade‑level categories.
Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.
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