Freedom 250 American Heroes Student Art Contest

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American Heroes Student Art Contest
The American Heroes Student Art Contest, sponsored by Freedom 250 and the National Endowment for the Humanities, invites 3rd- through 12th-grade students from all states and territories to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday by creating original two-dimensional artworks, inspired by their favorite historical American hero, chosen from the list of 250 notable Americans - statesmen, athletes, scholars, artists, musicians, scientists, entrepreneurs, and more - to be honored in statues in the National Garden of American Heroes. America’s youth will stand on the shoulders of great American artists of the past to create a new expression of American art today! By marking this historic milestone through original art making, students will reignite America’s history, heroes, and values for a new generation and compete for a chance to earn a trip to Washington, D.C., and have their artwork exhibited at the Great American State Fair! 
Eligibility: Any student in grades 3–12 who is a legal resident of any of the 50 states or 6 U.S. territories is eligible to enter.Limit: One submission per studentSize: Artwork must not be larger than 24 inches on any side.Criteria: See Submission Criteria
★ Submissions Open: Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET.★ Submission Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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