1st Annual Art Contest

Congratulations Akbar Reid, Hand of the Creator

2026 Contest Info:

Photography Contest Theme: “Celebrating Liberation Through the Lens: Capturing the Essence of Juneteenth”

Photographs need to be 5x7 and mounted on 8.5 x 11 thicker poster board/card stock. Digital entries for the photography contest will also be accepted and should be submitted via this form.

Art Contest Theme: “Embracing Freedom: Expressions of Resilience and Unity”

Digital entries for the art contest can be submitted via this form.

All entries are due no later than June 1st. Drop off entries at our community partner, Walk by Faith located at 9 S 5th St, Warrenton, VA 20186, mail them to P.O. Box 420, Warrenton, VA. 20188, or enter using the forms linked above. Please include the following with your physical entries.

1. Artist's Name

2. Title of Artwork

3. Contact Information (Email Address and Phone Number)

4. Brief Description of the Artwork

5. Adult or Youth entry

Works will be judged on Adherence to the Theme, Originality/Creativity and Technical Skill/Composition.