Best Arts Competitions for High Schoolers
Top arts competitions for high school students, ranked by prestige.
35 opportunities found
YCA Susan Wadsworth International Auditions
Young Concert Artists (YCA)International classical music competition for emerging solo artists and ensembles seeking professional artist management and career development.
YoungArts Awards Competition
YoungArtsAnnual arts competition for high school students offering cash prizes between $250-$10,000 in 10 disciplines including music, dance, visual arts, thea...
YoungArts
YoungArtsNational competition and awards program for emerging artists ages 15-18 across all art forms, offering recognition, validation, and career support.
Congressional Art Competition
Congressional Institute and U.S. House of RepresentativesHigh school students compete to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for approximately 11 months, viewed by millions of visitors annually.
National Arts Competition - YoungArts
YoungArtsNational arts competition supporting young artists ages 15-18 across 10 disciplines with lifetime mentorship and networking.
2026 Yearbook Excellence Contest (YEC)
Quill and ScrollDigital yearbook competition for high school and middle school students with categories in photography, writing, design, and social media journalism.
Architecture Student Competitions - Category Page
Aggregated listing of multiple international architecture competitions for students
U.S. House of Representatives High School Art Competition
U.S. House of RepresentativesAnnual spring art competition for high school students where the winner's artwork is displayed in the U.S. Capitol building.
Poetry in Voice
Poetry in VoiceNational poetry recitation competition for Canadian students with cash prizes and travel awards exceeding $75,000.
Poetry Out Loud
National Endowment for the ArtsDynamic poetry recitation competition for high school students that builds public speaking skills and confidence.
Destination Imagination Team Film Challenge
Destination ImaginationA global filmmaking competition where students collaborate to create films solving unique challenges in 8 weeks, exploring cinematography, storytellin...
Young Writers Project Challenges
Young Writers ProjectHub of writing and visual art challenges for young creatives, including weekly prompts, workshops, and themed competitions.
Poetry in Voice National Recitation Contest
Poetry in VoiceOnline poetry recitation competition where students memorize and perform poems for cash prizes and a chance to compete at National Finals.
Arts/Photography Student Competitions
Collection of arts and photography competitions offering students platforms to develop creative voice, gain recognition, and win awards.
The Auvert Magazine
The Auvert MagazineSubmit writing, art, and photography to a global magazine raising awareness about social and environmental issues.
CineStory Retreat & Contest
CineStoryScreenwriting contests and retreats for emerging writers with mentorship from Hollywood professionals.
Alaska Poetry Out Loud
Alaska State Council on the ArtsHigh school students compete in poetry recitation at state and national levels, with the Alaska State Champion advancing to nationals.
Poetry Out Loud National Competition
Poetry Out LoudNational poetry recitation competition for high school students with state and regional competitions leading to national finals.
California Poetry Out Loud
National Endowment for the Arts, administered by California Arts CouncilHigh school students compete by memorizing and performing poetry, advancing from classroom to state to national levels.
elementia Literary Magazine
Johnson County LibraryAward-winning literary arts magazine featuring original poetry, fiction, nonfiction, graphic stories, photography, and illustrations created by teens.
VOICES/VOIX Monthly Prize - Poetry in Voice
Poetry in VoiceCanadian student poetry competition with monthly $100 prizes and publication opportunities in VOICES/VOIX journal.
Scholastic Journalism Week Student Poster Contest
Journalism Education Association (JEA)Design an original 17×22 inch poster for Scholastic Journalism Week 2027. Grand prize winner's design featured on official poster.
DisLit Youth Literary Magazine - Poetry Submissions
DisLit Youth Literary MagazineYouth literary magazine publishing poetry and creative writing from high school students. Open to submissions.
Screenwriting Contests Calendar
Script MagazineComprehensive calendar and guide to screenwriting contests with various prizes, deadlines, and industry exposure opportunities.
#recitepoetry School Contests
Poetry in VoiceMulti-level poetry recitation competition where students memorize and recite poems in English, French, or both languages.
Young Poets
Acumen PoetryPoetry submission opportunity for young writers aged 16-25 to publish unpublished work in Acumen Poetry magazine.
Dancing Poetry Festival
Artists Embassy InternationalAnnual festival celebrating the integration of poetry and dance through performances and competitions.
Poetry In Voice - Poem Roulette
Poetry In VoicePoetry competition for Canadian high school students in junior and senior divisions to showcase spoken word performances.
Poetry in Voice - School Recitation Contests
Poetry in VoiceSchool-based poetry recitation competition where students memorize and perform poems, competing at classroom and school levels before advancing to nat...
Poetry in Voice School Contest
Poetry in VoiceRecitation competition for high school students to memorize and recite poems, with classroom and school-level contests leading to national finals.
Alabama Poetry Out Loud
National Endowment for the Arts / Alabama Arts CommissionPoetry recitation competition for high school students with classroom, school, regional, and state levels. Students can compete in national poetry or ...
Poetry in Voice Team Regionals
Poetry in VoiceTeam-based poetry recitation competition where schools send trios of students to compete regionally across Canada.
Future Problem Solving International Conference Variety Show
Future Problem Solving Program InternationalAnnual talent showcase at IC where students perform acts with peers from multiple affiliates, featuring music, skits, and diverse performances.
National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)Federal agency funding grants for arts projects and promoting creative capacity across communities in all 50 states.
elementia Literary Arts Magazine - Issue XXIV: Entropy
Johnson County LibraryLiterary arts magazine seeking teen submissions and design committee members for Issue XXIV themed around Entropy.