The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) invites young artists across the state to participate in the Ready Oregon Youth Art Contest.
Oregon youth in grades K–12 are encouraged to create an original piece of art showing how people can work together to prepare for emergencies and disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods, winter storms and more.
Details:
Entries will be judged in four grade-level categories:
Kindergarten–2nd grade
3rd–5th grade
6th–8th grade
9th–12th grade
Each category will recognize a First Place, Runner-Up and Honorable Mention.
Youth may submit one entry each.
Artwork Requirements:
Artwork should creatively answer the question: What does community preparedness mean to you?
Whether preparedness means neighbors helping neighbors, families building emergency kits, communities practicing evacuation plans or people looking out for one another during a disaster, we want to see preparedness through the eyes of Oregon’s youth.
Submissions must meet the following requirements:
Medium: Original two-dimensional artwork, including painting, drawing or mixed media.
Size: Between 8″ × 10″ and 11″ × 14″.
Format: Artwork must be created on a flat surface. Canvas, cardstock or poster board are recommended.
Original work: Artwork must be 100% original and created solely by the student. AI-generated images and copyrighted characters are not permitted.
How to Enter:
Each submission must include the following information:
Artist’s name
Grade level
Name of parent, guardian or other contact person
Contact person’s relationship to the artist
Contact person’s phone number
Contact person’s email address
A short description of the artwork
Artwork may also be mailed directly to:
Oregon Department of Emergency Management
3930 Fairview Industrial Drive SE
Salem, OR 97302
Please ensure mailed entries arrive by the contest deadline: 5 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2026.
For more details you can read all about the Ready Oregon Youth Art Contest here: https://fb.me/e/aWkNcEyp2
