Community Art Contests
Rescue One Tree of Life AED Contest - Deadline November 10, 2025
CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ARTISTS!
Join the AED Tree of Life Art Contest, hosted by Rescue One Training for Life, Inc., and show the world how AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) help protect hearts and communities. PRIZES Grand Prize: $2,500 Scholarship Runners-Up: Art supply gift cards, museum passes, mentorship Online and in-person gallery features for selected artwork WHO CAN ENTER? Montgomery County, Maryland (MCPS) high school students (grades 9-12) Must be enrolled in an accredited school FREE to enter! SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Submit a painting, drawing, or digital art (max 12" x 12") Show how AEDs impact lives in real-world emergencies. Include a short artist statement. Digital submissions must be under 100MB (JPG, PNG, or PDF). DEADLINE: November 10, 2025 Winners Announced: December 10, 2025 Exhibit & Awards Ceremony: Local school or Rescue One headquarters
THE MATT PAPIRMEISTER AWARD - Deadline March 15, 2026
Launched in 2022, YAFH's Matt Papirmeister Award is presented annually to two Montgomery County high school seniors who each receive a scholarship toward their post-secondary education. YAFH created this award for student artists to honor the life of Matt Papirmeister, son of YAFH Founder and Executive Director Jan Papirmeister and her husband Chuck.
Originally $2,500, the award was increased to $3,000 for each recipient in 2024. We are excited and very happy to announce that in 2026, YAFH will provide THREE AWARDS – $3,500 FIRST PLACE, $3,000 SECOND PLACE, and $2,500 THIRD PLACE – to honor and support student artists who create uplifting art to give to others in their community.
Anthony Quinn Foundation Scholarship program - Deadline January 4, 2026
The AQF Scholarship is an annual competition for high school students that provides funding for the awardees to attend summer intensive arts programs. These scholarships provide an incredible opportunity for talented students from all artistic disciplines to engage in immersion experiences.
This is a competitive awards program. To succeed, applicants must demonstrate exceptional talent, dedication and a strong commitment to personal artistic growth and must be enrolled in high school or officially registered as a home-schooled high school student. Applications are reviewed by a panel of judges, comprised of professional artists and art educators who are independent of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
To learn more about the AQF Scholarship, please visit https://aqfoundation.org/scholarships. If you have any questions please contact mariela@aqfoundation.org
Womens Club of BethesdA - Deadline February 28, 2026
It's that time again to alert the art teachers in the county about the forthcoming 2026 Youth Art Competition.and Exhibition.
In this attachment you'll find the contest guidelines, submittal form and a flyer for the 2026 Youth Art Competition and Exhibition, which will take place on February 28, 2026 at the Woman’s Club of Bethesda.