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America 250: Students in grades 3-12 invited to enter American hero student art contest

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FOX Local
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Published April 23, 2026 11:54 AM MST
Published April 23, 2026 11:54 AM MST
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Students in grades 3-12 in all 50 states and the six U.S. territories are invited to enter the Freedom 250 American Heroes Student Art Contest. (America 250)

The Brief

    • Students in grades 3–12 in all 50 states and the six U.S. territories are invited to enter the "Freedom 250 American Heroes Student Art Contest."
    • To enter, students will choose an American hero from the National Garden of American Heroes and create an original, handmade two-dimensional artwork and a 200-word artist statement.
    • A total of 168 first-place awards will be selected and receive a travel and lodging allowance to travel to Washington, D.C., to attend the student art exhibition and an award ceremony during the Great American State Fair.

Students in grades 3–12 in all 50 states and the six U.S. territories are invited to enter the Freedom 250 American Heroes Student Art Contest.

What they're saying:

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon is encouraging students to enter the contest.

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What you can do:

To enter, students will choose an American hero from the National Garden of American Heroes, which includes men and women from all walks of life who have helped to shape our nation over the last 250 years. 

Once they choose a hero, students create an original, handmade two-dimensional artwork and a 200-word artist statement.  

There are three submission categories:

  • Upper Elementary School Students (Grades 3–5)
  • Middle School Students (Grades 6–8)
  • High School Students (Grades 9–12)

Dig deeper:

All entries will be reviewed by a panel of artists and educators who will evaluate submissions based on age-level artistic excellence and technical skill, creativity and innovation, relevance to the thematic pillars and submission requirements, and clarity and meaning of the artist statement.

A total of 168 first-place awardees — one student from each category representing all 56 states and territories and their designated parent/guardian will receive a travel and lodging allowance to travel to Washington, D.C., to attend the student art exhibition and an award ceremony during the Great American State Fair, to be recognized. 

How to enter the Freedom 250 American Heroes Student Art Contest

To enter the contest, visit the Freedom 250 Student Art Contest website.

The Source: Information in this article was provided by the Freedom 250 American Heroes Student Art Contest.  This story was reported from Orlando.


 

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