Drawing contests for children
A drawing is the easiest way into contests: no team, no early registration, only a work on the theme and a photo before the deadline.
10 opportunities · 7 free · 2 close this week
Top 3 this week
Opportunities in this collection
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Good to know
Art contests open now, for all ages.
A contest is listed here when its title names drawing, painting, a poster, a comic or an illustration. Music, writing and video contests are in “Creative contests”. Check paper size and technique on the organiser’s page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to enter contests for young artists?
There are 10 contests for young artists in this collection right now: 7 free and 2 paid. Where there is a fee, the card says so; the organiser’s own terms are one click away.
Can a child take part online?
Yes: 6 of 10 contests here accept entries online, so a child can take part from any city or from abroad. The format is on every card.
How do we submit an entry?
Usually the drawing is photographed or scanned and uploaded through a form; some organisers ask for the original by post. Paper size, technique and theme are on the contest page linked from the card.
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