Call for Entries: Yay! Crozet! Children's Art Contest and Exhibition

Do you love Crozet? Show us through your art!

We are excited to announce the Yay! Crozet! Children's Art Contest and Exhibition.

We want to see what YOU love about Crozet—whether it’s a person, place, thing, memory, event, pet, or the beauty of nature.

The deadline for submissions has been extended until April 12th.

Submission Guidelines

  • Open to all K-12 students from Brownsville, Crozet, Ivy, Murray, Henley, and WAHS.

  • K-12 students of local private schools are welcome to apply but MUST reside in Western Albemarle County.

  • Artwork must be able to hang on a wall but does not need to be two-dimensional.

  • One original submission per student (AI-generated art will not be accepted).

Important Dates

  • Submissions Open: Saturday, March 8th

  • Submission Deadline: Saturday, April 12th

  • Winners Announced: Friday, May 2nd

  • Exhibition: May 2nd – June 30th.

How to Submit

  • Email submissions to yaycrozet@gmail.com

  • Submissions should include:

    • Artist’s name, age, and school

    • Artwork title and medium

    • A sentence or two explaining the artwork

    • A photo of the piece (Try your best to take good photographs of your artwork!)

  • Once you have submitted your artwork via email, bring your submission to Rose’s Inspiration Station during business hours until April 12th. Your artwork will be included in the Yay! Crozet! Art Exhibit from May 2nd – June 30th.

  • Clearly write on the back of the artwork:

    • Artist’s name

    • Artwork title

    • Guardian’s email address and phone number

Judging & Awards

Submissions will be judged by Sigird Eilertson, Arts Specialist with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Virginia, based on Creativity, Effort, Technique, and Impact.

Submissions will be judged by age group:

  • Lower Elementary (K-2nd Grade)

  • Upper Elementary (3rd - 5th Grade)

  • Middle School

  • High School

Prizes:

  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards for each age group

    • 1st Place - $25 Gift Certificate to Rose’s Inspiration Station

    • 2nd Place - $20 Gift Certificate to The Art Box and Creative Framing

    • 3rd Place - $10 Gift Certificate to Crozet Creamery

Exhibition Details

All entries will be displayed at the Hallway Gallery in Piedmont Place from May 2nd – June 30th.

Sigrid Eilertson

We can't wait to see your creative expressions of what makes Crozet special to you!