Submissions for the sixth annual “What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up” Art Contest is open from August 10th – October 9th, 2026.
Please note: the contest rules, judging criteria and registration form have been updated for this year, specifically, the verbiage requirement has changed from “College Savings Nevada” to “Nevada Treasury“. We thank you for your interest and anticipated participation!
“What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up” Art Contest!
Win a $1,000 college savings account!
The 2026 Art Contest runs August 10th – October 9th 2026
Use your artistic skills and imagination to create an original artwork that shows us what you want to be when you grow up!
First, Second, and Third Place Winners will be selected from each grade level.
Plus, a $200 Gift Card for the teacher who has the most submissions!
2025 ART CONTEST RECEPTION
HOW TO ENTER
Step 1)
Pre-K – 2nd Grade Participants
CREATE ORIGINAL PIECE OF ART: Artwork can be any original idea that answers the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Artwork is restricted to 8.5”x11” only. The 8.5”x11” artwork can be any medium: painting, sketch, collage, etc. Artwork smaller or larger than 8.5”x11” will not be entered into the Contest. All submitted artwork must be the original work of the artist. Artwork created wholly or partially using artificial intelligence (AI) image-generation tools is not permitted. Digital artwork is welcome, provided it is created by the artist through their own hand-drawn or hand-illustrated process using digital tools. Traditional hand-drawn artwork is also accepted. The Entrant’s first and last name must be on the back of the artwork. Artwork with the Entrant’s name, signature, initials, or watermark on the front of the artwork is subject to disqualification.
3rd – 12th Grade Participants
CREATE ORIGINAL PIECE OF ART: Artwork can be any original idea that answers the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Artwork is restricted to 8.5”x11” only. The 8.5”x11” artwork can be any medium: painting, sketch, collage, etc. Artwork smaller or larger than 8.5”x11” will not be entered into the Contest. Artwork must also contain the words “Nevada Treasury” in a style that is both creative and incorporated uniquely into the entry. All submitted artwork must be the original work of the artist. Artwork created wholly or partially using artificial intelligence (AI) image-generation tools is not permitted. Digital artwork is welcome, provided it is created by the artist through their own hand-drawn or hand-illustrated process using digital tools. Traditional hand-drawn artwork is also accepted. The Entrant’s first and last name must be on the back of the artwork. Artwork with the Entrant’s name, signature, initials, or watermark on the front of the artwork is subject to disqualification.
Step 2)
COMPLETE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM: Complete Official Registration Form available below. Registration Form must be completed and signed by Entrant’s parent or legal guardian prior to submission.
If you are mailing in your artwork, your Registration Form must be attached with a paperclip to upper left corner of your art.
