3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest

3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest

Overview: 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