Teachers + Students
The 85th Annual Young Artist Show—
High School Division: March 1—29, 2026
Youth Division: April 12—May 10, 2026
The Young Artist Show: High School Division is an annual competition that features exceptional artwork by students from public, private, and home schools within 50 miles of RAM. The annual Youth Division displays outstanding artwork by K-8 grade students at public, private and home schools in Winnebago County; respective teachers select the works for inclusion in the show.
Follow the links below for teacher packets (with details and guidelines), submission forms, artwork ID cards, and school inventory forms.
High School Information Packet
High School Submission Form
High School Senior Submission Form
Youth Information Packet
Youth Submission Form
Artwork ID cards
Youth Division School Inventory form
High School Inventory Sheet
If you have any questions, please email Sarah Axelson at saxelson@rockfordartmuseum.org or call (815) 968-2787.
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If you are a teacher in the Northern Illinois area and would like to receive updates on opportunities for students please fill out this form to make sure your contact information is up to date. Opportunities you will be contacted about include Rockford Art Museum’s annual Young Artist Show, Portfolio Day, volunteer opportunities for our summer camps and community outreach, and teen employment opportunities.