This year’s theme is “The World Needs Art”

Participants: Students in grades K-12
Designs: Designs should creatively use images that represent the state, or represent art. Images must have an aspect ratio of 3:5 (vertical or horizontal designs are acceptable)
Text: Designs should include the words "Youth Art Month" and "Maryland".
Release form: Students MUST submit a Student Artwork/Flag Release Form.

Submission Deadline Extended to February 6th!

One student will be selected to represent Maryland. The winning artwork will be used to produce a full sized flag and exhibited at the 2026 National Art Education Association Annual Conference in Chicago.

Flyer

Template and Release Form

Submission link

Check out this resource to help you get started!