Art Competition

Art Competition

Celebrating Excellence in Youth Fine Art

Compete. Create. Excel.

US Fine Art Education Center proudly participates in and hosts regional and national art competitions. Our students consistently earn top honors, scholarships, and recognition from prestigious institutions. Competitions are a cornerstone of our Elite Youth Program — they sharpen skills, build confidence, and open doors to top universities.

50+

National awards earned by our students

$10M+

In scholarships won through portfolio competitions

99%+

CTA students admitted to prestigious universities

15+

Years of competition excellence

Student art exhibition
Award ceremony
Young artist at competition

Featured Competitions

National

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

One of the most prestigious recognition programs for creative teens in grades 7–12. Our students regularly earn Gold Keys, Silver Keys, and American Visions nominations.

DeadlineDecember 15, 2026
EligibilityGrades 7–12
National

Congressional Art Competition

A nationwide high school art competition sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives. Winners have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

DeadlineApril 1, 2027
EligibilityHigh School Students
Regional

UNF Youth Art Exhibition

Our signature annual exhibition in partnership with the United Nations Foundation. Students showcase original works and compete for awards across multiple age categories.

DeadlineMarch 1, 2027
EligibilityAll Ages
State

California State Summer School for the Arts

A highly competitive summer intensive for exceptional young artists. US Fine Art students have a strong track record of acceptance into this prestigious program.

DeadlineFebruary 28, 2027
EligibilityGrades 8–12
National

Doodle for Google

Google's annual competition inviting K–12 students to create a Doodle for the Google homepage. A fun, creative challenge open to all skill levels.

DeadlineMarch 20, 2027
EligibilityK–12
National

NAEA Student Art Exhibition

The National Art Education Association's student showcase recognizes outstanding artwork from students across the country at all grade levels.

DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027
EligibilityAll Grades

Ready to Compete?

Our instructors provide dedicated competition coaching — from concept development to final presentation. Register for a trial class and discover your potential.

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