PreCollege Art Summer 2026 at Ringling

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​Embracing Our Differences 2026
CRITERIA:  Posted online.

A 3-judge panel of art professionals review entries and will use the following criteria:

•   Originality

•   Artistic excellence

•   Reflection of theme, “enriching lives through diversity.”

Multiple Cash Awards.  On-line submission.  Written statement.  Horizontal format.  

Deadline:  July 1, 2026

 

Scholastic Art & Writing 2026
Deadline:  December 18, 2025
Multiple Awards:  Students must create an account or see Art teacher.

 

National Art Honor Society
Schoolwide Art Show
Deadline:  November 18, 2025
No entry fee.
Monetary Awards

 

Alumni:  Madeleine Harwell
SHS ART Gallery
Mid September-November 7, 2025
 

​Sarasota County Fair 2026
Creative & Fine Arts

Pre-Registration due:  February 6, 2026

Fair Dates:  March 13 - 22, 2026

CRITERIA:

Judging based on Originality, Neatness, Adherence to rules.

• No larger than 16'" x 20";  No Framed Work; Matted/Mounted/Foam Board.

• Ribbons & Monetary Awards

 

Congressional Art Competition 2026

Winning artwork displayed at U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC

June 2026 through May 2027

Contact Art Teacher for Forms & Submission

 

NC Spring Art Show April 2026

CRITERIA:

A judging panel will review all entries and will use the following criteria:

•   Originality

•   Technique and execution

•   Visual impact of the design

Multiple monetary.  Scholarships: State College of Florida; Ringling College of Art & Design.  Pre-Teen Studio Course $200 tuition credit at RCAD; Esther Freeman Best of Show Senior Award.

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​National League of American Pen Women (Sarasota Branch)  2025 @ Bird Key Yacht Club (Seniors Only) 

Deadline:  March 5, 2025

https://www.sarasotapenwomen.org/

CRITERIA:

15 Awards ranging from $500 - $2,000; Multiple Art Incentive Awards.  On-line submission & application.  Written statement. Seniors only for info:   https://www.sarasotapenwomen.org/awards-program/2025

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Florida State Fair 2026    February 5 - 16, 2026

Youth Individual Entries entry fee.

Art Portfolio Contest for High School Seniors 

Information:  Brenda.gregory@earthlink.net

On-line entries including 7-10 images.  Application Form. 

A total of $10,000 in scholarship money will be awarded this year!  If selected, digital images of your work will be displayed for the final exhibition.

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Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program 2026
Department of Education 

recognizes graduates who have met exemplary benchmarks in fine arts coursework 
See Career Center or Art Teacher for details.

 

Senior Show 2026 SHS Gallery
April 28 - Mid May 

 

Note:  This is a partial list.   Check with your current art teacher as different opportunities arise during the school year and change annually.

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