Art Competition Deadline Nears

COMPETITION COUNTDOWN:
— 7 Days Remaining! —
Time to Submit!

The ARTEFFECT annual competition, free to enter, invites students in grades 6-12 to create original artworks about Unsung Heroes and their invaluable lessons as role models. Students choose from a directory over 150 individuals. Students also write reflective Impact Statements (500-1000 words).

Multiple awards total over $35,000. Various 2D & 3D Media are eligible.

Submissions are due April 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Enter Now!

2026 ARTEFFECT Competition
Submission Guide

Follow this 10-Step Submission Guide to submit projects for the 2026 ARTEFFECT competition. There is no fee to enter the competition.

PRO-TIP: Allow at least 30 minutes to complete your submission using the online portal once you have gathered all the required information and materials on the Submission Checklist.

Download ARTEFFECT Competition Submission Guide

Congratulations
2025-2026 ARTEFFECT Ambassadors!

Last week, the ARTEFECT Ambassadors presented their capstone projects in the final session of the program. Since last fall, 28 fellows from across 17 states nationwide have been developing visual-arts-based projects. This diverse array of learner-centered projects demonstrates their wide-ranging creativity and the meaningful application of Unsung Heroes stories within their classrooms and communities. These capstone projects are being implemented through June. We are looking forward to sharing out more over the coming months! Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Ambassadors for a stellar year of incredible work!