WHAT IS VOICES OF THE NEXT 250?
A Canvas the Vote Initiative
Voices of the Next 250 is a nationwide art and civics contest celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by uplifting student voice, creativity, and vision.
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Expanding beyond elementary classrooms, this middle and high school edition invites students to imagine themselves as future leaders and to express through art how they would shape a better America.
Prizes & Recognition
1st Place
$75 cash prize
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2nd Place
$50 cash prize
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3rd Place
$25 cash prize
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Additional recognitions may include:
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Honorable Mentions (featured on social media)
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Features in an issue of ARTivism
Details
​Prompt: “If I were President, I would… ”
What can I submit?
All forms of creative arts are welcome, including (but not limited to):
- Drawing / Painting
- Digital Art / Graphic Design
- Photography
- Mixed Media / Collage
- Sculpture (submitted as photos)
- Poetry / Prose
- Essay
- Short Film
- Spoken Word
- Dance
Artist Statement
Each submission must include a written component.
Artist Statement (150-300 words)
Please explain:
- Your idea or message
- What change you would make as President
- How your work represents that vision
- Any details of your artistic process you'd like to share
Judging Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated holistically based on:
Creativity & Originality
Clarity of Civic Idea
Artistic Expression & Effort
Connection Between Art + Statement