Region: INMI1A
Number of Schools: 755
Number of Educators: 14

Regional Deadlines

Submission Deadline: December 13, 2026 at 11:59PM
Adjudication Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2027
Artwork Drop-Off:
Friday – Sunday, January 15 – 17, 2027  12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 
Tuesday & Wednesday, January 19 – 20, 2027 12:00PM – 5:00 PM
Exhibition Opening: February 5, 2027
Exhibition Closing: April 11, 2027
Recognition Ceremony: Saturday, March 20, 2027 *Times of ceremonies to be determined
Artwork Pick-up: Friday–Sunday, April 16 – 18 2027, 12:00–5:00 PM

HOW DO I ENTER?

• Create an account.
• Visit artandwriting.org to sign up for an account in the fall or click the button below to sign in or register. 
• Upload your best work.
• Complete your entry.
• Pay for your entry or submit a fee waiver.

*Submissions and fee waivers are only accepted through the online portal. Paper submissions will not be accepted. The deadline for submissions is December 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm (EST). No late submissions will be accepted.