Hello Riddle Families! Here are some OPTIONAL art contests that are currently open in the DFW area. In art class, I will cover only some of them due to keeping up with art curriculum for each child. If your child wishes to enter any of these, please look through the information I have provided below. There are helpful links, information about submissions and more.
Starts January 6- March 5, 2026
Ages: Kinder- 5th Grade
Prizes: Laptops and iPads for winning students
Theme: "Ways to Conserve Water or Keep our Water Clean”
Highlights
Due date: March 5th, 2026
Winner's Announced: April 22nd, 2026
Submission
Mail to: Take Care of Texas Kids Art Contest (MC-118) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 13087 Austin, TX 78711-3087
Digital submission: Please submit on this page
Starts NOW through March 4, 2026
Ages: Kinder- 5th Grade
Prizes: 6-8 night Caribbean cruise for 2 from Royal Caribbean
Theme: "Treasure the Texas Coast” depicting why the Texas coast is important or special to the student.
Highlights
Due date: March 4th, 2026
Winner's Announced: mid April 2026
Submission
Mail to: Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Children's Art Contest 2026
PO Box 12873
Austin, TX 78711-2873
Links: Entry Form Required with 81/2x11 art piece (made on art paper or cardstock)