Hispanic Heritage Month K-12 Art Contest

Hispanic Heritage Month K-12 Art Contest

10th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month K-12 Art Contest

 

All students in the state of Wisconsin from kindergarten through high school are invited to participate in our 10th annual art contest in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

This year’s theme is Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.

Each winner per category will obtain:

  1. Written recognition from a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
  2. Artwork displayed at the State Capitol throughout the remainder of Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the Day of the Dead celebration
  3. Monetary prize:
    • K–2 = $50
    • Grades 3–5 = $100
    • Grades 6–8 = $150
    • Grades 9–12 = $200

The submission deadline is September 26, 2025. Winners will be announced on September 30, 2025, through our Facebook page, weekly newsletter, and contacted directly. All decisions are final.

 

DOWNLOAD ART CONTEST ENTRY FORM

 

 

Contest Rules:

  • Open to all K-12 students in Wisconsin
  • Only one entry per student
  • Drawings, paintings, or handmade projects (no electronic designs)
  • Include: student’s name, school, grade, and contact information (email and phone preferred)

Original artwork must be mailed or physically submitted to the address below no later than September 26, 2025.

Selected artworks will be chosen based on this year’s theme, creativity, artistic technique and how well the artwork reflects Hispanic heritage.

 

Deliver/send art to:

Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest
c/o Hispanics for School Choice
10427 W Lincoln Ave., Suite 1800
West Allis, WI 53227

Download the Competition Flyer.

Download the Registration Form.

For additional questions regarding the art contest, please contact Nataly Andrade at [email protected].

 

Past Winners

2023 Winner
Sharon Hill, St Joan Antida High School

2022 & 2023 Winner
Annabella Ibarra, Notre Dame School of Milwaukee

2021 Winner
Lucy Li, Wisconsin Lutheran High School

2018 Winner
Mary Celestin, St Anthony School (Milwaukee)

2016 Winner
Helen Burleigh, St Thomas More High School

2015 Winner
Steven Cruz, St. Anthony School (Milwaukee)