K12 Launches 19th Annual Art Competition for Students Nationwide
K12 (LRN), a Stride Inc. portfolio brand, has launched its 19th Annual Art Competition for K-12 students nationwide, offering $15,000 in prizes. The competition, starting May 13, 2025, accepts submissions in various art forms including painting, drawing, photography, and newly added sculptures and collages. Winners will be selected for each grade level, with first-place, second-place, and People's Choice awards. Distinguished judges include National Geographic photography expert Jeff Mauritzen and other art professionals. The competition features physical art, digital art, and photography categories, with submissions open through August 25, followed by public voting from August 26 to September 26. Winners will be announced on October 22.
K12 (LRN), un marchio del portafoglio di Stride Inc., ha lanciato il suo 19° Concorso Annuale d'Arte rivolto agli studenti dalla scuola primaria alla secondaria in tutto il paese, con premi per un totale di 15.000 $. Il concorso, che avrà inizio il 13 maggio 2025, accetta opere in diverse forme artistiche, tra cui pittura, disegno, fotografia, e le nuove categorie di sculture e collage. I vincitori saranno selezionati per ciascun livello scolastico, con premi per il primo e secondo posto, oltre al premio People's Choice. Tra i giudici di rilievo figurano l'esperto di fotografia di National Geographic Jeff Mauritzen e altri professionisti dell'arte. Il concorso comprende categorie di arte fisica, arte digitale e fotografia, con le iscrizioni aperte fino al 25 agosto, seguite da una votazione pubblica dal 26 agosto al 26 settembre. I vincitori saranno annunciati il 22 ottobre.
K12 (LRN), una marca del portafolio de Stride Inc., ha lanzado su 19º Concurso Anual de Arte para estudiantes de K-12 en todo el país, ofreciendo premios por un total de 15,000 $. La competencia, que comienza el 13 de mayo de 2025, acepta obras en diversas formas artísticas, incluyendo pintura, dibujo, fotografía, y las recientemente añadidas esculturas y collages. Se seleccionarán ganadores por cada nivel escolar, con premios para primer y segundo lugar, además del premio People's Choice. Entre los jueces distinguidos se encuentra el experto en fotografía de National Geographic Jeff Mauritzen y otros profesionales del arte. El concurso incluye categorías de arte físico, arte digital y fotografía, con inscripciones abiertas hasta el 25 de agosto, seguidas de una votación pública del 26 de agosto al 26 de septiembre. Los ganadores se anunciarán el 22 de octubre.
K12 (LRN)는 Stride Inc.의 브랜드로, 전국 K-12 학생들을 대상으로 하는 제19회 연례 미술 대회를 개최하며 총상금 15,000달러를 제공합니다. 2025년 5월 13일에 시작되는 이번 대회는 회화, 드로잉, 사진뿐만 아니라 새롭게 추가된 조각 및 콜라주 작품도 접수합니다. 각 학년별로 1등, 2등, 그리고 대중 인기상(People's Choice)이 선정됩니다. 심사위원으로는 내셔널 지오그래픽 사진 전문가 제프 모리첸(Jeff Mauritzen)과 기타 미술 전문가들이 참여합니다. 대회는 실물 미술, 디지털 아트, 사진 부문으로 나뉘며, 작품 접수는 8월 25일까지 진행되고 8월 26일부터 9월 26일까지 대중 투표가 이어집니다. 수상자는 10월 22일에 발표됩니다.
K12 (LRN), une marque du portefeuille de Stride Inc., a lancé son 19e concours annuel d'art destiné aux élèves de la maternelle à la terminale à l'échelle nationale, offrant 15 000 $ de prix. Le concours, qui débute le 13 mai 2025, accepte les soumissions dans diverses formes d'art, notamment la peinture, le dessin, la photographie, ainsi que les nouvelles catégories de sculptures et collages. Des gagnants seront sélectionnés pour chaque niveau scolaire, avec des prix pour la première et la deuxième place, ainsi qu'un prix du public People's Choice. Parmi les juges distingués figurent Jeff Mauritzen, expert en photographie de National Geographic, et d'autres professionnels de l'art. Le concours comprend des catégories d'art physique, d'art numérique et de photographie, avec les inscriptions ouvertes jusqu'au 25 août, suivies d'un vote public du 26 août au 26 septembre. Les gagnants seront annoncés le 22 octobre.
K12 (LRN), eine Marke im Portfolio von Stride Inc., hat seinen 19. jährlichen Kunstwettbewerb für K-12-Schüler landesweit gestartet und bietet Preise im Gesamtwert von 15.000 $ an. Der Wettbewerb, der am 13. Mai 2025 beginnt, nimmt Beiträge in verschiedenen Kunstformen an, darunter Malerei, Zeichnung, Fotografie sowie neu hinzugefügte Skulpturen und Collagen. Für jede Klassenstufe werden Gewinner ausgewählt, mit Preisen für den ersten und zweiten Platz sowie einem People's Choice Award. Zu den renommierten Juroren gehören National Geographic-Fotografieexperte Jeff Mauritzen und weitere Kunstfachleute. Der Wettbewerb umfasst Kategorien für physische Kunst, digitale Kunst und Fotografie. Einsendeschluss ist der 25. August, gefolgt von einer öffentlichen Abstimmung vom 26. August bis 26. September. Die Gewinner werden am 22. Oktober bekanntgegeben.
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RESTON, Va., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K12, a Stride, Inc. portfolio brand, announces the launch of its 19th Annual Art Competition, opening for submissions on May 13, 2025. The contest is open to all kindergarten through 12th grade students nationwide and offers young artists the opportunity to compete for a share of
Designed to celebrate creativity and student expression, the K12 Art Competition invites original submissions across a variety of visual art forms, including painting, drawing and photography. This year’s competition welcomes sculptures and collages for the first time, and finalists will have the chance to present their work live to the judges over Zoom — offering a new way to highlight physical artwork. Entries will be judged by individual grade level, with a first-place, second-place and People’s Choice winner selected for each grade, kindergarten through 12.
Judges include Jeff Mauritzen, National Geographic photography expert; Abbey Alison McClain, executive director of Touchstone Gallery; and Meredith Gregory, associate curator of education for school and teacher programs at Norton Museum of Art.
“The K12 Art Competition celebrates student creativity and creates a platform for young artists to express their identity, passion, and imagination,” said Deb Hannah, chief marketing officer at K12. “Year after year, we are inspired by the incredible talent and imagination students bring to this competition.”
KEY DETAILS & DATES
- Participation is free and open to students in grades K-12 in public, private, charter or homeschool programs across the United States
- Top level categories are physical art (2D + 3D), digital art, and photography
- Submissions accepted beginning May 13
- Registration & entry is open through Aug. 25
- Public voting for People’s Choice Awards will be open from Aug. 26 through Sept. 26
- Winners will be announced Oct. 22
For nearly two decades, the K12 Art Competition has celebrated the creativity of thousands of students nationwide. As a leader in online education, K12 empowers learners through personalized, technology-driven experiences that help students shape their futures. The K12 Art Competition is an extension of that commitment, providing a national platform for young artists to express themselves, gain recognition and be celebrated for their unique talents.
To learn more about the competition, including submission guidelines and deadlines, visit: https://enrichment.k12.com/art-competition
To view past winning artwork, visit: https://enrichment.k12.com/2024-competition-winners/#section5.
To see previous photography winners, go to https://enrichment.k12.com/2024-photo-comp-winner-gallery/.
Get inspired. Get creative. Submit your art or photography starting May 13!
FaithHoney Anderson Stride Inc. fanderson@k12.com
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