K12: Art Competition

The K12: Art Competition is an annual national contest run by Stride, Inc. for students in grades K–12 in the United States to showcase original artwork in traditional and digital media. Students compete within their own grade levels and submit a photo of their work; finalists may also submit a short video about their inspiration and creative process. Entries are judged by expert judges and public voting across criteria including creativity, originality, technical skill and composition. Winners receive cash prizes or e-gift cards, certificates and national exposure.

Cash prizes or Tango e-gift cards (various per-place awards), certificates and medals, national exposure.

U.S. students in grades K–12; parents or guardians must enter on behalf of students under 13. Students compete against others in their own grade level.

Submit a photo of original artwork online; parents/guardians enter for children under 13. Finalists may submit a short video explaining their process. Entries must not be fan art or AI-generated.