Opportunities in Art

Contests, Shows & Exhibitions for Youth and Emerging Artists (North America)

Featured (Open Now)

National Forest Week Youth Art Contest

Deadline: Nov 21, 2025 · Ages 5–18 · Canada

Theme: “Roots of Resilience.” Submit drawings, paintings, or digital works.

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Ocean Awareness Contest (International)

Deadline: June 8, 2026 · Ages 11–18 · Global

Prestigious program accepting visual art, film, music, and writing.

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Open Now

Applied Arts Student Awards

Rolling windows · Canada/International

Recognition across design, illustration, photography, etc.

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Upcoming (Watch for 2026)

Canada Youth Visual Art Contest (CYVAC)

Reopens annually · Vancouver, BC

Youth contest with exhibition and awards.

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Richmond Youth Art Contest (BC)

Typically spring window · Richmond, BC

For students who live or study in Richmond.

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Contemporary Exhibitions & Fairs

Capture Photography Festival (Vancouver) — annual spring festival; education & youth programs.
Vancouver Mural Festival — August; community art, emerging artist opportunities.
Art Vancouver International Art Fair — large fair; workshops and youth-friendly programming.

We summarize opportunities in our own words and link to official organizers for full details. If you run an opportunity and would like it listed, contact us.