Submit Your Child's Artwork – Children's Stories & Art Exhibition 2026

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Annual Children's Stories & Art Exhibition 2026

Free · Ages 6–17 · United States · Submit by November 1, 2026

Theme: "If Stories Could Come Alive". This is a non-competitive exhibition: no winners, rankings, or prizes. Every accepted artwork appears in the virtual exhibition and the official printed catalog, and every accepted participant receives a digital Certificate of Participation by email.

Your child's privacy comes first. We publish only your child's first name with last initial (or a nickname), age, state, the city if you choose to share it, and the artwork details. Your contact information is never published. Please make sure the photo shows only the artwork — no face, full name, school, or address.

The form takes about 3–5 minutes. Please have ready: a clear photo of the artwork, its title, and the story that inspired it. One submission per child. The first 500 complete, eligible submissions are accepted in the order received.

1. Parent / Guardian Information

Never published. We use your email only for this submission, exhibition updates, and your child's Certificate of Participation.

Parent / Guardian Full Name *

Parent / Guardian Email Address *Please double-check it. Your child's Certificate of Participation will be sent to this address.

2. Young Artist Information

Only the public display name, age, state, and (optional) city are published with the artwork.

Child's Public Display Name *First name and last initial, or a nickname, exactly as it should appear in the virtual exhibition and printed catalog. Please do not enter the full last name.

Name for the Certificate of Participation *Enter the name exactly as it should appear on the certificate: the public display name above, a preferred name, or the full name. This name is never published; it is used only for the certificate sent to your email.

Child's Age *

City (optional)Example: Schaumburg. If provided, the city may appear with the display name, age, and state.

State *

3. Artwork Information

This information may appear with the artwork in the virtual exhibition, the printed catalog, and exhibition materials.

Artwork Title *

What story inspired the artwork? (optional)The title (and author, if known) of the book, fairy tale, myth, legend, folktale, family story, audio story, or other story that inspired the artwork.

Upload a Photograph of the Artwork *One clear photo of the completed artwork (JPG, PNG, or HEIC, up to 100 MB; a photo straight from your phone is fine). Tips: good even light, shot straight from the front, cropped to the artwork only, sharp and without glare. Please do not include the child’s face, full legal name, school, or address in the photo.

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Parent/Guardian Public Social Media Profile Link (optional)If your child’s artwork is featured in a 365 for Kids social media post, we may tag the parent or guardian account provided here. Please do not provide the child’s account. Tagging is optional and cannot be guaranteed.

4. Help Us Improve

Your answer helps us improve our outreach and recognize the libraries, schools, and organizations that support this initiative.

How did you hear about the exhibition? *

If you learned about the exhibition through a library, school, or organization, please tell us which one (optional)

5. Parent/Guardian Consent, Privacy & Agreement

Please review and confirm each statement before submitting your child’s artwork.

Participation Rules *

I confirm that I have read and agree to the 2026 Participation Rules and Parent/Guardian Consent.

Original Artwork *

I confirm that the submitted artwork is an original handmade work created by my child and is not AI-generated, copied, traced, or created primarily by an adult.

Display & Publication Permission *

I grant permission for the submitted artwork to be displayed in the virtual exhibition and online galleries, included in the official printed exhibition catalog, and used in social media and other exhibition-related publications and promotional materials.

First 500 Submissions *

I understand that the first 500 complete submissions that meet all eligibility, participation, originality, content, consent, copyright, safety, and technical requirements will be accepted in the order in which they are received, and that submissions may close before the published deadline if capacity is reached.

Acceptance Guidelines *

I understand that only artworks and photographs that meet the Participation & Selection Guidelines will be accepted for inclusion in the exhibition.

Parent or Legal Guardian *

I confirm that I am the child’s parent or legal guardian and that I have permission to submit this artwork.

Published Information *

I understand and agree that the child’s public display name, age, city/suburb (if provided) and state, artwork title, inspiring story, and short description may be published with the artwork in the virtual exhibition, official printed exhibition catalog, 365 for Kids website, social media, and other exhibition-related materials.

I confirm that I have read the 365 for Kids Privacy Policy and understand how the information submitted through this form will be used and handled.

Would you like to receive occasional email updates from 365 for Kids? *These may include new children’s initiatives, free stories, printable activities, program announcements, helpful resources for families, and occasional offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. Your choice does not affect your child’s participation.Yes, I would like to receive email updates from 365 for Kids.No, thank you.

Group Submission — Children's Stories & Art Exhibition 2026

Free · Ages 6–17 · United States · Submit by November 1, 2026

For art studios, schools, homeschool groups, libraries, and youth organizations submitting artwork for several children at once. One coordinator fills in this form once (or once per class), instead of a separate form for every child.

Before you start:
1. Each parent or guardian signs the Parent/Guardian Permission Slip (PDF). Keep the signed slips on file.
2. Photograph each artwork and name the files with simple codes (ABC-001.jpg, ABC-002.jpg…).
3. Fill in the Group Participant List (Excel template), one row per child.
4. Upload the photos and the list in the form below. Large group? You can submit once per class.

Every accepted artwork appears in the virtual exhibition and the official printed catalog. Certificates of Participation are emailed to the coordinator for each accepted child.

1. Organization & Coordinator

Never published unless you tell us otherwise. We use this information to process the group, send updates, and deliver certificates.

Organization Name *

Type of Organization *

Organization Website (optional)

Coordinator's Full Name *The adult authorized to submit for the organization.

Coordinator's Role *

Coordinator's Email Address *Certificates and updates for the whole group will be sent here.

Phone (optional)

State Where the Organization Is Located *Each child’s own state goes in the Participant List.

2. Artwork Photos & Participant List

You can submit this form more than once, for example one form per class.

Number of Children in This Submission *Each child counts individually toward the 500-submission limit.

Upload the Artwork Photos *Select all photos at once (JPG, PNG, or HEIC; a photo straight from your phone is fine). One artwork per child. Name each file with its Participant Code, for example ABC-001.jpg. No faces, full names, or school details in the photos.

Drag and Drop (or) Choose Files

Upload the Group Participant List *Please use the Excel template (or any list with the same columns): Participant Code, Name Shown with Artwork, Age, State, Artwork Title, Name for Certificate, and optional parent email for a certificate copy.

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Anything we should know? (optional)

3. Help Us Improve

Your answer helps us improve our outreach and recognize the libraries, schools, and organizations that support this initiative.

How did you hear about the exhibition? *

If you learned about the exhibition through a library, school, or organization, please tell us which one (optional)

4. Organization Certification & Agreement

To be confirmed by the coordinator on behalf of the organization. Parents and guardians give their permission on the signed Permission Slip, which your organization keeps on file.

Participation Rules *

I have read and agree to the 2026 Participation Rules and Consent, including the rules for group and organizational submissions.

Authorized Coordinator *

I am at least 18 years old and authorized by the organization named above to submit this group and to communicate with 365 for Kids on its behalf.

Parent/Guardian Permission *

For every child in this submission, the organization has a signed Parent/Guardian Permission Slip (or equivalent written permission from the person legally able to give it). The organization keeps these on file and will provide copies if 365 for Kids reasonably requests them.

Eligibility and Original Artwork *

Every child is 6–17 years old, lives in the United States, and is submitting only one artwork. Each artwork is the child’s own original, handmade work (not AI-generated, copied, or made primarily by an adult).

Display & Publication Permission *

Each submitted artwork may be displayed in the virtual exhibition and online galleries, included in the official printed exhibition catalog, and used in social media, advertising, and other promotional materials for the exhibition and 365 for Kids educational programs. In promotional posts and ads, only the artwork is shown, with no information about the child.

Published Information *

The display names (first name and last initial, or a nickname), ages, and states in the Participant List are approved for publication with the artwork. The list contains no full last names.

First 500 Submissions *

I understand that each child counts individually toward the limit of 500 accepted submissions, in the order received, and that submitting does not reserve places.

I confirm that I have read the 365 for Kids Privacy Policy and understand how the information submitted through this form will be used and handled.