Delaware Students Invited to Enter Lt. Governor’s Statewide Art Competition
State of DE - Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay is inviting Delaware students in grades K-12 to take part in a statewide student art competition. Selected winning entries will be displayed in the Lt. Governor's offices in Dover and Wilmington.
The competition theme is "Why I Love Delaware." Students are asked to share what they value most about the First State through a painting, drawing, or photo. The competition is open to students who attend a school in Delaware.
"This competition highlights the importance of uplifting arts education and the value of connecting our youth with their State leaders. It is meaningful to offer students the opportunity to share what they love about our state of neighbors, especially as we reflect on Delaware's influential role throughout our nation's 250 year history," said Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay. "I look forward to seeing all the incredible talent on display, serving as a special reminder that the work we are doing today is for this generation and the next."
Artwork submissions are due by Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be announced on Monday, June 8, 2026. Staff from the Office of Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay will contact winners with details about artwork drop-off and the exhibition celebration.
Each student may submit one entry. Eligible entries must be an original painting, drawing, or photo completed within the last three years and not previously submitted. Artwork must measure no more than 36 inches in any direction or weigh more than 40 pounds, unless otherwise stated. All pieces should be matted and either framed or ready to be framed. AI-generated submissions will not be accepted.
Initial submissions must be completed through the official online submission form using a high-resolution digital photo of the artwork. Physical artwork does not need to be delivered unless it is selected as a winning entry.
"We thank Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay for her continued commitment to connecting Delaware's creative economy with our democratic institutions. We encourage student artists to participate in this opportunity to have their work prominently displayed, be recognized for their contributions, and have a role in shaping the stories we tell about our state. The Lt. Governor's Statewide Student Art Competition underscores that artistic expression and civic participation go hand in hand." Neil Kirschling, Executive Director, Delaware Arts Alliance.
More information, including the submission form, is available at https://ltgov.delaware.gov/events/. Questions may be directed to LGinfo@delaware.gov.
