Submissions for the fifth annual “What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up” Art Contest is open from August 11th – October 3rd, 2025. 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 2025 Art Contest runs August 11th – October 3rd 2025
Use your artistic skills and imagination to create an original artwork that shows us what you want to be when you grow up!

  • 1st Prize $1,000 college savings account
  • 2nd Prize $500 college savings account
  • 3rd Prize $250 college savings account

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 CONTEST RULES

HOW TO ENTER

Step 1)
Pre-K – 2nd Grade Participants

CREATE ARTWORK ON AN OFFICIAL ART ENTRY FORM: 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 artwork can be any medium: painting, sketch, collage, etc. The Entrant’s first and last name must be on the back of the artwork. Artwork with the Entrant’s name on the front of the Art Entry Form 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 and must also contain the words “Nevada Treasury” in any style or form. The artwork can be any medium: painting, sketch, collage, etc. The Entrant’s first and last name must be on the back of the artwork. If an entrant’s name is on the front of the artwork, it 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.

ONLINE SUBMISSION

    Official Registration Form:

    Art Work (Front):

    Art Work (Back):