BGCA National Arts Contest

Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) National Arts Contest

Submissions: Accepted at Youth Complex until February 6

Ages: 6-18 | All Sigonella youth are welcome to participate

Please include art tag with submission (included in available downloads)

The 2025-26 National Arts Contest’s theme is The Power of US: Amplifying the Powerful Impact of Kindness, Teamwork, and Unity. Participants are invited to reflect on their unique personalities, ideas, interests, and passions, allowing them to explore their creativity freely.

Youth are encouraged to submit work that creatively expresses themes of imagination and individuality for judging in the 2025-26 National Arts Contest in one of the following contest categories:

·       Applied Arts: Examples include, but are not limited to: Jewelry Making, Woodworking, Fashion Design, and Furniture Design

·       Digital Arts: Examples include, but are not limited to: Graphic Design, Digital Music, Digital Photography, and Digital Storytelling

·       Visual Arts: Examples include, but are not limited to: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, and Pastel

Participants ages 6-18 compete in four age groups:

·       Ages 6-9

·       Ages 10-12

·       Ages 13-15

·       Ages 16-18

Art Show Date: Wednesday, February 25
Time: 3:45 p.m.
Location: Midtown Atrium
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Free

Join us for a celebration of the incredible artistic talent of the Sigonella youth. The entire community is welcome to attend.