Calling all young artists! Unleash your creativity and let your imagination run wild in the AKC National Art Contest! Following the theme of Canine Connection, we are looking for artwork that portrays the friendship, loyalty, and understanding that exists between humans and canines.
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View Winners
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Winners will be announced on October 7th, 2024.
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View Finalists
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Finalists will be announced on October 7th, 2024.
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Flyer
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Download and print the flyer linked below to share with schools, summer camps, homeschoolers, art clubs, and anyone else!
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Rules
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- Artists must be between the ages of 5 and 18 at the time of entering
- Theme: “Canine Connection”
- Canvas Size: 8.5″ x 11″ (must lie flat)
- Medium: Drawing, painting, or mixed media
- The art must be original
- The art may not have been used to enter any other previous or current contests
- Judging Criteria: creativity (40%), fit to the theme (30%), picture quality (30%)
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Entry Information
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- Age Categories: 5-8, 9-12, 13-15, and 16-18
- Entry must be completed online via Jotform by parent or legal guardian 18 years or older
- A picture of the art must be submitted for consideration
- All entries are due by September 30, 2024 by 11:59 PM ET
- Click here to enter through Jotform
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Prizes
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- First-place winners will receive a $50 gift card
- Finalists and first-place winners will have their artwork featured in an online exhibition
- First-place winners will have their artwork displayed at the Museum of the Dog in NYC
Click here to view the entry form
If you have any questions please email publiced@akc.org