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.
About Digital Inclusion Week
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
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2nd Place Winner - Sophia, age 15
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3rd Place Winner - Lea, age 13
- Winning entries will receive
- 1st Place $400
- 2nd Place $200
- 3rd Place $100
- 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 pieces 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
- This contest is open to all students aged 10-18 residing in Austin, TX.
- Digital entry form submission
- Submission of artwork either by digital upload or physically to the address below.
Check out submissions from previous years, here.
Physical submissions may be delivered to:
Austin Free-Net
Attn: Jasmin Vargas
2209 Rosewood Ave., Suite 206
Austin, TX 78702
Email: DIWPoster@austinfree.net
Phone: 512-236-8225
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.