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2026 Art theme: CONNECTING THE DOTS
Every discovery begins as a small dot - a spark of curiosity, an idea, a moment of inspiration. Science and technology help us connect these dots, linking people, places, and possibilities in ways that once felt impossible.
For the 2026 KSEA Art Contest, students are invited to imagine what happens when these dots are connected.
What will you connect?
Humans and AI? Earth and the universe beyond? Nature and technology where tradition meets tomorrow? Or dots no one has ever imagined before?
Show your creativity and excitement for science, engineering, and technology as you create artwork that reveals the future you can build by connecting dots.
This competition celebrates pure, unfiltered creativity—the kind that comes straight from you. We want to see ideas that could only have come from your own mind: your wild colors, your bold choices, your wonderfully original imagination.
Please submit artwork that is 100% your creation—no tracing, no “just a little help,” no quiet touch-ups from adults. Let your voice shine loud and clear on the page.
Show us something only you could dream of.
Timeline
Registration deadline : 1/31/2026
Submission deadline : 3/29/2026
Eligibility
The contest is open to KSEA members' children (K-12) in the U.S.
The parent (or legal guardian) is a "paid" member of KSEA at the time of submission.
To join KSEA membership, please visit https://www.ksea.org/signUp
Create the KSEA log-in account, and
Pay the membership fee in "Membership Information", and
Set up your chapter in your membership account.
Divisions
K-2 (Elementary division 1)
3-5 (Elementary division 2)
6-8 (Middle division)
9-12 (High division)
Awards
The prizes for the national winning entries in each division are:
1st Place: Certificate of award with $300
2nd Place: Certificate of award with $200
3rd Place: Certificate of award with $100
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