Our Mission
Young Masters Awards was founded to empower the next generation of artistic talent. We are committed to creating a platform for young individuals to showcase their talents and accomplishments. We are building a national platform that rewards creativity, originality, and passion.
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Who Can Enter?
Students in grade 1 - 12th reside in United States can apply Young Masters Awards art contest.
Students in any age or grade with differing abilities reside in United States can apply as well.
How to Enter
Please submit the form 'here'. Make sure to fill in all of the information.
Theme
There is no set theme for Young Masters Awards. You are free to express any ideas!
Rules & Guideline
We accept any form of art including traditional and digital art such as drawing, painting, 3D-sculpture, animation, film, photography, and more.
*Young Masters Awards DOES NOT ACCEPT Ai-Generated art.
Win Awards & Prizes
*Win $150 Cash Awards for Top 10 Winners
*Blick Art Materials Awards
*Love Awards
Other Benefits
- Gallery Reception Opportunity
- Featured on Young Masters Awards Winner Gallery
- Winners will be exhibited via 'Love' LED panel at NY
*More benefits coming with more partners. Stay tuned
COMPETITION
TIMELINE
2025 Young Masters Awards national art contest application will be available starting December 10th.
Students can submit application directly from our website form.
The winners, honorable mention, and special selected pieces will be exhibited at the gallery in Chelsea, New York.
Exact location of the gallery will be provided once after the winners are announced.
December
10th, 2025
Application for Young Masters Awards open.
March
15th, 2026
Young Masters Awards application deadline.
April
1st, 2026
Young Masters Awards contest winners and scholarships are announced.
All winning pieces as well as scholarship winners are to be exhibited.
Please send the winning pieces to the office by no later than April 30th.
May
16th, 2026
Awards winners gallery reception
*Gallery location may change. TBA
2026 JURY PANEL
Meet the cultural leaders, artists, curators and creative thinkers shaping this year’s Teen Art Awards.
The Young Masters Awards 2025 is honored to be have panel of judges who bring diverse experience from the art industry. Our judges include accomplished artists, curators, educators, and art professionals who have worked in galleries, exhibitions, and creative institutions both nationally and internationally. Each judge offers a unique perspective, ensuring that every student artwork is reviewed with fairness, depth, and respect for creativity, originality, and artistic growth.Together, this distinguished panel is dedicated to recognizing young talent, encouraging artistic confidence, and celebrating the next generation of creative voices.
