The best art contest for juniors in America is on! Okay, we might be a little biased here at NRA Family, but the George Montgomery/NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest is, hands-down, our favorite. The NRA has been running this cash-prize contest for budding outdoors artists for 37 years, and it's open to students grades 1 through 12 (including homeschooled kids), no NRA membership necessary. Over the years, we've seen some stunning artwork, but we haven't seen your kids'. Now's the time to fix that!
Starting now, the NRA is accepting submissions for the 2024 George Montgomery/NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest. Submissions will be accepted until October 31, 2024. Entries must be signed by the artist and should portray any North American game bird or animal that may be legally hunted or trapped. Endangered species and non-game animals, such as eagles and snakes, are not eligible subjects. Winning artists will be notified by January 15, 2025.
First, second and third place winners will be selected in each of four categories, based on the student’s grade level, and will be awarded $750, $500, and $250, respectively. An overall Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize of $1,000. Of course, the winning artwork will be published by the NRA's Publications network, too. (We must admit that we can't wait to see them; many of us find the judging process to be the highlight of our years!)
Submissions should be in digital form only. The preferred specifications for submissions will be a minimum of 8½" x 11" with 300 DPI or higher resolution. Visit https://artcontest.nra.org/ to review contest rules, see examples of previous winners, find a list of North American game animals and to complete the entry form.
“The George Montgomery/NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest gives budding artists the ability to use their creativity and talents to capture the beauty of North American wildlife and the outdoors,” said Peter Churchbourne, Managing Director of NRA Hunting. “This contest provides an opportunity to spread the positive effects of hunting and wildlife conservation. As the largest member organization of hunters, NRA is committed to preserving and advancing our Nation’s cherished hunting traditions for generations to come.”
