2025 Teen Art Competition – Hosted by The Fine Art Academy

We are excited to invite students in grades 7th–12th to participate in our 2025 Art Competition! This is your chance to showcase your talent, gain recognition, and win exciting prizes while expressing your creativity. Whether you're an aspiring artist or just love to create, this competition is for you!

Competition Details:

  • Eligibility:
    Open to all students in grades 7th–12th.
    Students from any school in the San Antonio area are welcome to participate!
  • Medium:
    The competition is charcoal only. This includes charcoal pencils, sticks, or powder. No other materials will be accepted.
  • Size:
    Artwork must be created on paper or canvas with dimensions between 8x11.5 inches and 18x24 inches.
  • Theme:
    “The Spirit of San Antonio”
    Capture what makes San Antonio unique! Whether it's a local landmark, the vibrant culture, the city's rich history, or the energy of the people, we want to see how you interpret the spirit of this amazing city. Your piece could showcase the famous Alamo, the San Antonio River Walk, local festivals like Fiesta, or something as simple as a scene that captures the essence of everyday life here.

Requirements:

  • Original Work:
    All artwork must be the original creation of the participant. No copyrighted, traced, or plagiarized material will be accepted.
  • Created in 2025::
    To be eligible, the artwork must have been created during the 2025 calendar year .
  • Photo Submission:
    A high-resolution JPEG photo of your artwork must be submitted. Ensure that the photo is clear, well-lit, and accurately represents the details of your work.
  • Description:
    Along with your artwork, please include a 100-word maximum paragraph describing your work. Tell us about your inspiration, process, and what the piece means to you

Submission Instructions:

  • Deadline:
    All submissions must be received by March 15th, 2025.
  • How to Submit:
    Email your artwork submission to: artclass@faaofsa.com
    Subject line: Art Competition Submission
    Include the following information in your email:
    • Full Name
    • Age
    • School you attend
    • Title of your artwork
    • Photo of your artwork in JPEG format (high resolution)
    • 100-word maximum paragraph describing your work

Prizes & Recognition:

  • Deadline:
    All submissions must be received by March 15th, 2025.
  • 1st Prize:
    • $100 gift card for Jerry’s Artarama
    • 4 free 2-hour art classes at Fine Art Academy (a $320 value)
    2nd Prize:
    • $50 gift card for Jerry’s Artarama
    • 3 free 2-hour art classes at Fine Art Academy (a $240 value)
    3rd Prize:
    • $25 gift card for Jerry’s Artarama
    • 2 free 2-hour art classes at Fine Art Academy (a $160 value)
    Gallery Feature:
    Winning entries will be featured in the Fine Art Academy Gallery and displayed for the public to enjoy.

Important Dates

Judging Panel

This competition will be judged by a panel of esteemed artists and instructors:

  • Elizabeth Benitez – Owner of Fine Art Academy & Instructor
  • Amanda Lawrence – Instructor at Fine Art Academy
  • Ivette Briseno – Designer at Fine Art Academy

Guest Judges:

  • Janice Hindes – Owner of Hindes Fine Art Gallery & Master Painter
  • Dante DiPasquale – Local San Antonio Professional Artist

If you have any questions, please contact us at artclass@faaofsa.com

We can’t wait to see your work!

Best of luck,
Fine Art Academy Team