3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest

This contest exclusively accepts three-dimensional art pieces as part of the VFW Auxiliary's patriotic art contest program. It recognizes up-and-coming artists and encourages patriotism in youth.

Geographic Scope: United States, its territories and possessions; dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools

Focus Areas:

• Three-dimensional patriotic art
• Promotion of patriotism in youth
• Recognition of emerging sculptors and 3-D artists

Eligibility:

• Students in grades 9-12 by the March 31 deadline
• Enrolled in a public, private, or parochial high school or home study program
• Dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools are eligible
• U.S. citizenship is NOT required, but students must be:
  • Permanent residents, OR
  • Have applied for permanent residence status (application not denied)
• INELIGIBLE:
  • Foreign exchange students
  • Students age 20 or older
  • GED and adult education students

Award Details:

• First-place national winner receives $2,500 scholarship
• First-place winner from each state competes for national awards
• Total of $5,500 in national awards distributed
• State-level winners advance to national competition

Acceptable Materials:

• Paper, papier-mâché, pottery, clay, metal work, fabric, and other three-dimensional media

Physical Specifications:

• Maximum size: 18 inches in any direction
• Maximum weight: 5 lbs

Not Accepted:

• Digital art
• Photography
• Weapons imagery
• 3-D printed art
• Jewelry

Contact Information:

• VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters
• 406 W. 34th St., 10th Floor
• Kansas City, MO 64111
• Phone: 816.561.8655
• Fax: 816.931.4753
• Email: info@vfwauxiliary.org

Application Process

Timeline:

• March 31: Student Entry Deadline to VFW Auxiliary (required)
• April 15: VFW Auxiliary winners due to Department (state) Scholarships Chairman for judging (required)
• May 5: VFW Auxiliary Department (state) Winners to VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters (required)

Required Materials & Specifications:

Artwork Requirements:

• Three-dimensional art pieces only
• Acceptable materials: Paper, papier-mâché, pottery, clay, metal work, fabric, etc.
• Size requirement: No larger than 18 inches in any direction
• Weight requirement: Cannot exceed 5 lbs

Entry Documents:

1. Completed entry form (submit with entry)
2. Typed artist statement/explanation:
   • Describe steps taken to create the three-dimensional art
   • Maximum 250 words total

Submission Format:

• Physical artwork mailed to VFW Auxiliary by March 31 deadline
• Entry form completed and included with submission
• Written artist statement/explanation included with submission