2026 BENTON COUNTY ARTSFEST (6/20/26) – CALL FOR YOUTH ENTRIES
Presented by the Benton County Arts Council
Warsaw Community Building, 181 W. Harrison St., Warsaw, Missouri
For more information, contact: bentoncountyarts@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/bentoncountyarts/
Open to all media and all Benton County artists!
Entry deadline – June 15, 2026
Youth entry fee: $2 per piece, up to four pieces per artist
Checks payable to: Benton County Arts Council
Payment by Venmo or Paypal will also be accepted.
Age divisions (age as of 6/20/26): 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-18 (18 year olds may opt into the adult contest)
Categories: 3D art, framed (2D) art, photography
All entrants must be students in Benton County schools or full-time or part-time residents with an address in Benton County, MO. Artwork must be recent, original, and family friendly. Entries previously entered in the Benton County Art Walk are not eligible for the contest. Please be sure to note your medium with your entries.
Two-dimensional work (including photography) must be brought to the show framed (or stretched on a frame) and ready to hang on a hook with securely attached braided picture wire. No saw tooth, cardboard pop-out or plastic hangers will be accepted. Due to limited display space, frames may not exceed 38” in width. Artwork is entered at the artist’s own risk, although every precaution will be taken in handling.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Entry forms must be received by June 15, 2026
Drop off artwork at the Community Building’s Harbor Room (lower level) Thursday June 18 between 5-7 pm.
The art show will be open to the public from 9-4 pm on Saturday, June 20.
Please pick up your artwork at the Community Building after the show (June 20, 4-5 pm) or on Monday June 22 from 9 am - noon.