Welcome to the 2026 Bayou City Art Festival Middle School Art Competition!
 

This year’s theme “Through My Eyes” invites students to share the world as they see it: their neighborhoods, their families, their challenges, their hopes, and the moments that shape their unique perspectives.
 

We cannot wait to celebrate the creativity of the top 30 artworks. They will be showcased at the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown on March 28–29, giving students a rare opportunity to have their work seen by thousands of art lovers.

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1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Winners, along with the Nadia Community Choice Award, will be announced on Sunday, March 29th at 1:00 pm at the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown.

A special thank you to The Paper Co. Coffee Bar & Art Gallery for hosting the 13th Annual Middle School Art Competition Reception!