Calling all young artists!
315Mom and the Everson Museum of Art are teaming up to celebrate creativity in Central New York. Show us your imagination and artistic skills for a chance to have your artwork published on 315MOM.com and put on display in the Everson Museum of Art!
Entry Guidelines
Paper Size: All artwork must be created on 8.5” x 11” paper.
Mediums: Artwork must be 2D only. Accepted materials include:
Marker, crayon, colored pencil, pencil, pastel, acrylic paint, watercolor, or charcoal.
No 3D materials (no collage, glitter, glued objects, fabric, or mixed media that adds texture or dimension).
Each entry must be the artist’s own original work. No Ai.
Age Categories
Entries will be judged in three age group categories:
Category 1: Ages 4-8
Category 2: Ages 9-13
Category 3: Ages 14-18
Prizes & Recognition
One winning artwork will be selected per age group category.
Winners will be chosen by the Everson Museum of Art team.
Winning pieces will be featured 315MOM.com and soical media and put on display at Everson Museum of Art according to the timelines listed below.
Additional Rules
Only one entry per student, per contest. If you are a previous winner, please refrain from entering until the following year.
By entering, artists and their parents/guardians grant permission for 315Mom and the Everson Museum of Art to reproduce or display the artwork for promotional purposes.
If artwork is selected, the winner must drop off artwork to the Everson Museum of Art for display within the indicated timeframe.
The judges’ decisions are final.
Submission Timeline
July/August 2026:
Deadline for Entries: June 15th
Artwork Display: Wednesday, July 1st – Sunday, August 30th at the Everson Museum of Art
Submit Your Artwork
FAQ
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No framing or mat needed! The Everson Museum Art will take care of framing/matting if your artwork is selected to be displayed.
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Absolutely! Anyone in the Central New York Area is eligible to apply between the ages of 4-18.
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315MOM will email and call the winner’s parent or guardian.
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Please only submit one piece of artwork per prompt/theme.