Line drawing of a broken column with a crack at the top, above a tree stump with a paintbrush and leaves breaking through, and a woman sitting at a desk writing, with a poster on the wall that reads "Creativity Takes Courage."
Black and white sketches of various objects and scenes, including a plant, a broken column with the words "Even Broken Things can be BEAUTIFUL," people playing cards, a group of friends conversing, a flower in a pot, two women talking near framed pictures, a woman in a store, a person writing at a table, and a girl reading at a desk with motivational quotes.

Annual K-12 Student Art Challenge

Helping students explore belonging, identity, and connection through art

FALL SHOWCASE

National Adoption Month
Celebrated each November
Entry window:
June 1 - November 30

SPRING SHOWCASE

National Foster Care Month
Celebrated each May
Entry window:
December 1 - May 31

How it Works

1 - Download the coloring pages
2 - Add artistic expression
3 - Submit entries

One class period. Just print and go.

K-5 Coloring Contest
Simple, ready-to-print pages for younger students

Download K–5 Pages

8 ready-to-print pages.
Students choose one.

6–12 Creative Challenge
Creative coloring pages for expression and meaning

Download 6–12 Pages

8 creative pages.
Designed for interpretation and expression.

Submit Entry

Entries must be submitted by a parent, guardian, or educator.

  • The Annual K–12 Student Art Challenge invites students to explore themes of belonging, identity, family, and connection through creative expression. The challenge includes two annual showcases:

    • Spring Showcase during National Foster Care Month (May). Entries are accepted December 1 through May 31.

    • Fall Showcase during National Adoption Month (November). Entries are accepted June 1 through November 30.

    No purchase is necessary. The challenge is open to students in grades K–12 in the United States. Entries must be submitted by a parent, guardian, or educator.

    Students may choose one of the official coloring pages and make it their own through color and artistic expression using any art materials. One entry may be submitted per student during each showcase.

    Entries will be evaluated based on creativity, effort, attention to detail, and overall presentation.

    Winners will be selected in two divisions:

    • Elementary (K–5)

    • Secondary (6–12)

    A total of eight winners will be recognized during each showcase, with four winners selected from the elementary division and four winners selected from the secondary division.

    Each winner will receive a $25 gift card, be featured in the Student Art Gallery on our website, and be recognized on social media.

    Winning entries will be recognized following each showcase.

    By submitting an entry, the student's parent, guardian, or educator grants permission for the artwork to be shared publicly with the student's first name and grade level, or anonymously upon request.