2026 ARTEFFECT Summer Competition: Innovation Generation

The ARTEFFECT Summer Competition is an international visual-arts contest for secondary-school students, themed in 2026 as "Innovation Generation." Students in grades 9–12 create original 2D or 3D artworks and submit a 500–1,000 word Impact Statement describing their chosen Unsung Hero Innovator, their creative process, and plans for sharing the project. Finalists and winners receive cash prizes and selected projects are featured on the ARTEFFECT website and in exhibitions and publications.

Cash prizes across multiple award categories; finalists and winners featured on the ARTEFFECT website; selected winning projects showcased in ARTEFFECT exhibitions and publications.

Open to all students in grades 9-12.

Online submission of original artwork plus a 500–1,000 word Impact Statement; submissions open May 15, 2026 and are due September 15, 2026.