Teen Art Contest

The Teen Art Contest is back for 2025! Running from Oct. 6-31, this year's theme is "River Roots."

Print Entry Sheet

About the Contest

Submission Guidelines

The contest is for ages 13-18. Art must be an original two-dimensional artwork and submitted through an entry form.

You can submit artwork beginning Oct. 6. Please scan your entry before submitting. You can scan materials for free at any library branch.

Winning Designs

The top three designs will have their artwork featured through custom bookmarks distributed in all 41 library locations.

Timeline

Oct. 6-31: Artists can submit their artwork
Nov. 3: Finalists are chosen and shared on CHPL's social media accounts and website
Nov. 3-7: The public is invited to vote for their choice to win the contest by voting on our social media accounts and website
Nov. 10: Contest winners are announced

Rules

Entries will be judged on creativity, style, and incorporation of the theme, “River Roots.”

Content should be appropriate for the teen audience, in accordance with CHPL’s Standards of Behavior. If you are entering more than one piece of art in the contest, turn in one entry form with each piece of art you submit. There is a limit of two entries per person.

Finalists will be chosen at the end of the submission period by Library staff. The winners of the contest will be chosen by the public through polling results on CHPL.org and CHPL social media accounts.

This Year's Theme is 'River Roots!'

All aboard for 2025's Teen Art Contest! Teens ages 13–18 are invited to design a bookmark inspired by this year’s theme, “River Roots."

"River Roots" encompasses the nature, transportation, history, and culture of America's river communities. We can't wait to see what you dream up!

The top three winning designs will be printed and distributed at all CHPL locations.

Teen Drawing Club

Head to the Downtown Main Library every Friday at 4 p.m. for a weekly drawing club for ages 13-18. All supplies provided.

Teen Art Contest Submission Form

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Artist's Name*

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Artist's Age*

Title of Artwork*

Parent/Guardian's Name*

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Parent/Guardian's Phone Number*

Parent/Guardian's Email*

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I certify that the work submitted is mine and is completely original. I grant the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library the right to use my name and this creative work without recourse.

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2024 Winners and Finalists

Winners of the 2024 Teen Art Contest!

Last year's Teen Art Contest caught the attention of art-lovers across Cincinnati and Hamilton County! Over 850 votes were cast by the community for their favorite artwork.