2026 International Youth Art Contest

The International Youth Art Contest is a global competition and exhibition organized by the International Art Museum of America that gives young artists professional jury review and the chance to exhibit in a museum setting. The contest accepts work across a wide range of media including painting, drawing and digital art, and features special sponsored awards such as the Zynga Digital Art Award 2026. Selected finalists are invited to a public exhibition and an in-person awards ceremony at the International Art Museum of America. The programme includes an exclusive Zynga-led masterclass and related exhibition programming.

Selected works exhibited at the International Art Museum of America; certificates and awards; Blick gift cards and other prizes; special sponsored awards such as the Zynga Digital Art Award; participation in an awards ceremony and access to a Zynga-led masterclass.

Open to youth artists from around the world.

First Round: online submission of digital images for professional jury review. Second Round: selected finalists are invited to submit physical artwork and participate in the in-person exhibition at IAMA.