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Enter a national art competition for students age 6–18. Showcase your creativity and win recognition, awards, and mentorship opportunities. Winners get a chance to exhibit at the gallery in New York City

Young Masters Awards Application

Please check our 'Rules & Guidelines' for the submission details.

Grade

If you are applying as a student with differing abilities, please select “None” from the dropdown menu.

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Visual Art Submission

(Architecture & Sculpture, Mixed Media, Drawing & Illustration, Painting, Cartoon & Comic Art, Digital Drawing, Photography)

Students may submit up to 10 visual art pieces per entry.


Image Requirements

  • Art work title must follow the guideline.

(FirstName_LastName_Title_Category)

EX) Chris_Han_Giants_Painting

  • Accepts JPG, PNG

  • Minimum image size of 2,000 pixels on either the width or height

  • File size 5mb max each


*Please indicate art category in the file name

*For Film/Animation, use the 'Link' section below.

Film/Animation Submission

Students submitting in Film/Animation may upload up to 3 pieces.

*Please upload your video to YouTube and set the visibility to “Public” for it to be considered.

Please include the list of softwares and tools used

Payment & Check-Out

Payment Ticket
Please choose the number of submission$10

If the Payment Ticket number does not match the submission number, the submission will not be considered. No refunds will be issued.

If facing technical difficulty, please contact us via our email.

This helps us understand the regional demographic for future planning and does not affect how your artwork is judged.

CONSENT & RELEASE FORM


Permission to Participate

I give permission for the student named above to participate in the Art Contest organized by Young Masters Awards. I understand that participation is voluntary and open to eligible students residing in the United States.

Artwork Ownership & Rights

  • The student retains full copyright ownership of their artwork.

  • The student/guardian grants the Organizer a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and publish the artwork for:

    • event promotion

    • exhibitions

    • social media and website posts

    • printed materials

    • awards announcements

This license is revocable with written notice, except for materials already published.

Privacy & Information

  • The Organizer may display the student’s first name, last initial, school, grade, and artwork title when sharing the submission.

  • No personal contact information will be published.

  • Sensitive information will remain confidential and used solely for contest administration.

Media Release

I authorize the Organizer to photograph, video-record, or digitally capture the student and their artwork for promotional or educational purposes. This includes event photography and award documentation.

Originality & Compliance

I confirm that:

  • The submitted work is the student’s original creation.

  • The work does not infringe on copyright, trademarks, or any third-party rights.

  • The student followed all contest rules and category guidelines.

If violations are found, the Organizer may disqualify the entry.

Liability Release

I release the Organizer and all affiliated partners, staff, judges, and sponsors from liability for:

  • loss or damage to submitted artwork

  • injury or issues arising from participation

  • travel or material expenses incurred by the student

The Organizer will take reasonable care when handling artwork.

Scholarships & Awards

If prizes, awards, or scholarships are offered, I understand that:

  • Award amounts and number of winners may vary

  • Decisions by judges are final

  • Prizes may be delivered electronically or by mail

Drawing mode selected. Drawing requires a mouse or touchpad. For keyboard accessibility, select Type or Upload.

I have read the Consent & Release Form and hereby agree to its terms.

Signature of legal parent(s)/guardian(s), age 18 or older, is required.

Questions or trouble sumitting the application? Reach us out via E-mail at info@youngmastersawards.org   

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