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Teen Art Contest

Teen Art Contest

Does art inspire you? Do you create art that empowers others? Enter your favorite original art piece to the Milwaukee Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board Teen Art Contest between October 14th – November 15th, 2024.

Return this form with your entry to any Milwaukee Public Library location between October 14th – November 15th, 2024.

Community Choice Award Prizes:
  • 1st Place: $100 gift card to Blick Art Materials
  • 2nd Place: $75 gift card to Blick Art Materials
  • 3rd Place: $50 gift card to Blick Art Materials
  • Teen Advisory Board Member Choice Award: $50 gift card to Blick Art Materials


Rules & Regulations:

  • Must be between 13 and 18 years of age to participate.
  • Limit of one entry per person.
  • Entries must be original.
  • Entries smaller than 11” x 11” can be submitted to any MPL branch.
  • Entries larger than 11” x 11” must be submitted to the MPL - East Branch.
  • Entries can include still-life visual art such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, graphic design, and photography.
  • All entries must include a permission form signed by a parent/guardian.
  • Submissions will be available for pick up after the Teen Art Gallery Night.
  • Participants must be Milwaukee County residents to be eligible.
  • Individuals can win one prize only in this contest.

Teen Art Gallery Night

All eligible works submitted from the contest will be on display during our Teen Art Gallery Night. All community members are welcome to view the art and vote for our Community Choice Award.

Monday, November 25, 5-7 p.m.
East Branch Library Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug


Presented in partnership with members from Milwaukee Public Library’s 
Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Funded by the Milwaukee Public Library Foundation.