2026 AFHE Art Contest
Event Information:
Phoenix Convention Center, South Building
33 South Third Street, 85004
The 2026 AFHE Art Contest is a celebration of creativity inspired by 250th anniversary of America's founding!
Overview:
Students of AFHE members are invited to submit original artwork expressing the theme “America’s History and People.”
The contest is open to children and teens ages 5-18 (K through 12th grade).
Entry deadline is June 5, 2026. The entry form will allow entrants to upload a photo of the artwork for preliminary judging.
Ten finalists from each age/grade division will be selected to submit the actual artwork for the final round of judging, which will take place during the AFHE Convention.
Age divisions: Kindergarten (age 5-6); Early Elementary (age 6-9); Upper Elementary & Middle (age 10-13); High School (age 14-18)
Guidelines:
- One entry per student.
- All artwork must be original and created solely by the entering student.
- Previously exhibited or published work is not eligible.
- AFHE Convention attendance is not required, but AFHE membership must be current to enter the contest.
- Accepted media: drawing (pencil, colored pencil, pen & ink, charcoal, pastel), painting (watercolor, acrylic, oil, tempera, gouache), mixed media (combinations of drawing and painting); photography and digital art not eligible for this contest
- Size requirements: minimum 5″x7″; maximum 9″x12″
- Download flier for additional information
- Questions? Email events@afhe.org