2021 Youth Art contest
"My Future Vision"
Grades 1 - 12
Submission Deadline: Oct. 15, 2021
View the 2021 Youth Art Show Below!
2nd Annual Youth Art Contest!
The Colorado Optometric Association invited students in grades 1-12 to submit artwork for the 2nd Annual Youth Art Competition. The 2021 competition encouraged students to reflect on “My Future Vision”.
Vision is a very important part of navigating the world especially for artists. Participants are encouraged to reflect on what they’d like to see or create in their own future world.
“My Future Vision”: Do you have a goal that you’re striving for? Would you like to solve a problem that impacts your family, local community or global community? Tell us about it through your artwork. We also challenge you to think about the value of your “physical eyesight” in bringing this vision into your future world. Colorado optometrists agree that understanding the value of your eyesight is the first step in taking care of your priceless eyes.
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2021 Artist Award Recipients
Lexi Jay
Grand Prize Winner - Grades 9-12
Pine Creek High School

Lexi‘s home high school will receive a $200 donation for Lexi‘s winning entry and she won an iPad Pro.


Avery Reynolds
Grand Prize Winner: Grades 6-9
Boltz Middle School
Avery‘s home middle school will receive a $200 donation for Avery‘s winning entry.
Avery also won a SketchBox Premium Subscription ($350 value).


Bernice Tan
Grand Prize Winner: Grades 1-5
Willow Creek Elementary School & Artistic Fox Studio

Bernice’s elementary school and art studio will receive a $200 donation for Bernice’s winning entry.
She also won 3 months of Green Kids Craft Subscription Boxes ($90 value)


Honorable Mentions
(Listed in alphabetical order. Click on image to see full version.)
2020 Eyes Colorado and the Colorado Optometric Association would like to recognize the above artists as Honorable Mentions for their high quality artwork.
2021 Art Contest Submissions
*Some submissions may not be displayed due to file incompatibility with the image slider
Thank you everyone for submitting your entries. It was a very competitive contest and we are amazed at each entry’s unique view on the value of vision and eye health.
"The heart and imagination in the entries this year was inspiring. It’s an honor to be a judge, and a privilege to witness the vision and hope these kids have for their futures."
"The second year of this contest saw many great entries including some particularly creative art from the younger grade students. It is a pleasure and an honor to have judged this year’s contest."

Eligibility
- All students living in Colorado grades 1st-12th.
- 2D artwork will be accepted that follows the established image requirements and includes: drawings, paintings, photography, mixed media or anything that can make a mark on a flat surface.
- One entry per student (entry is free!)

Image Requirement
- Artwork must be submitted as a 300 dpi digital file in JPG, GIF or PNG formats. Formats not accepted: PSD, BMP, RAW or TIF file.
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The submitted file must be the final version ready for use as a magazine cover.
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Any inappropriate content or subject matter will be disqualified.

Deadline
- Submission deadline is Oct. 15, 2021 at 11:59pm.
- Winners will be notified by email on Dec. 1, 2021.
- If your submission does not meet all of the requirements your entry will be disqualified.
Prizes*
Three students will win the #2020EyesColorado Artist Award!
*If a student who is homeschooled wins, the school donation will go to their homeschool chapter, online school or donated to See the Future Fund who distributes scholarships for the blind and visually impaired.
Grade 9-12 winner prizes:
- Apple iPad Pro 12.9 ($900 value)
- $200 donated to the winner's school
Grade 6-8 winner prizes:
- One year SketchBox Premium Subscription ($350 value)
- $200 donated to winner's school
Grade 1-5 winner prizes:
- 3 months of Green Kids Craft Subscription Box ($90 value)
- $200 donated to winner's school
Submissions
Winners
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