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ArtConnect

About

The City of Austin's ArtConnect program is an art contest for ages 10 - 18. Winning entries will receive a cash prize and may be showcased in various gallery spaces across the City, including the Austin Central Library.
 
Program Details
  • Submissions are received on a rolling basis.
  • Winners are announced in October of each year during Digital Inclusion Week (DIW). DIW raises awareness around home internet access, personal devices, and local technology training and support programs.
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    1st Place Winner - Rishwita, age 11

  • girl looking at her reflection on a broken mirror

    2nd Place Winner - Sophia, age 15

  • girl with robotic legs sitting on couch with phone

    3rd Place Winner - Lea, age 13

Prizes

Winning entries will receive

  • $400 for First Place
  • $200 for Second Place
  • $100 for Third Place
Theme

All submissions must be responsive to the theme: My Digital Future

Examples:

  • How will technology shape your life in the future?
  • How do you imagine a future world that is increasingly digital? 
Requirements
  • Reflect the theme.
  • Digital art is encouraged, but physical copies are accepted as well.
  • Media must not exceed 11”x17”.
  • An original piece (e.g., no clip art, stock art, *AI-generated art, etc.). 
    *We reserve the right to request proof that your entry is original or do a reverse image look-up if necessary.
Eligibility & Guidelines 
  • This contest is open to all students aged 10-18 residing in Austin, TX.
  • Artists should submit entries in electronic form or drop off physical copies to the address below.
  • If you are submitting a physical copy, please deliver original artwork to Austin Free-Net,
    Attn: Jasmin Vargas, 2209 Rosewood Ave., Suite 206, Austin, TX 78702.

Check out submissions from previous years, here.

Email: DIWPoster@austinfree.net
Phone:  512-236-8225
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.