$1,000 Grand Prize
Winning awards have updated!
We are thrilled to welcome Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages as a new partner supporting the Young Masters Awards (YMA) national art competition.
Thanks to their generous sponsorship, YMA is proud to introduce a $1,000 Grand Prize Cash Award for one outstanding young artist.
Deadline Extended
To celebrate this exciting partnership and give more students the opportunity to participate, the Young Masters Awards team has officially extended the application deadline to May 2nd, 2026.
This extension allows even more K–12 students across the United States to share their creativity, imagination, and artistic vision with the world.
Tag along with us for this amaing national teen art contest!
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 K-12 (Kindergartener - 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' or use 'Application' tab at the top menubar.
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.
COMPETITION
TIMELINE
*Please note - Due to the deadline extension, the new timeline for the result and ceremony date will be announced in the later April.
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.
May
02th, 2026
Young Masters Awards application deadline.
May 2nd. 2026 11:59:59PM EST
May
16th, 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 June 13th.
June
20th, 2026
Awards winners gallery reception.
Love KBBQ Billboard Exhibition starts on June 20th.
*Gallery location may change. TBA
Win Awards & Prizes
$1,000 Grand Prize - 1 Winner
$150 Cash Awards - Top 10 Winners
$100 Blick Art Materials Gift Cards - 2 Winners
Love KBBQ Voucher ($250 Value) - 1 Winner
Other Benefits
- Honorable Mentions
- Gallery Ceremony Opportunity
- Featured on Young Masters Awards Winner Gallery
- Exhibited on 'Love' LED Billboard 32st 5th ave, NY
*More benefits coming with more partners. Stay tuned
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.
