The National Museum of the Marine Corps’ (NMMC) Third Annual Marine Corps Student Art Competition will open on May 18, 2021, to all U.S. students.
The theme for the NMMC’s art competition is “Veterans.” Student artists are asked to create 2D art which visually shows what “Veterans” means. Suggestions include, but are not limited to: Marines and their families, Marines in U.S. history, being patriotic, brotherhood, and combat support.
Eligibility Student artwork will be judged in five grade-based categories: K-6, 7-9, 10-12, and special needs grades K-6 and 7-12. The competition is open to private, public, and homeschool students.
Deadline Artwork entries must be submitted via digital copy. Email entries to nnmcartcontest@gmail.com starting on October 1 but no later than October 15, 2021. Only the first fifty submissions in each category will be accepted for consideration.
Thanks to the generosity of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, winners will be awarded a certificate and cash prize.
For a complete description of the contest, please download our entry form packet.
