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2026 11TH ANNUAL SMYH INTERNATIONAL ARTS COMPETITION
JUDGES
Kate Oh (Kate Oh Gallery)
Erica Kim (Artist)
Pamela Martorana (St. Joseph's Children's Hospital)
Tato Lovere (Artist)
Jina Kwon (Artist)
Hana Ahn (SMYH Foundation)
PRIZES
Grand Prize – $500 × 1
First Place – $300 × 2, $200 × 1
Second Place – $100 × 3OMD Land Devlopment Award - $500
D&S Award - $500
J Park Law Firm Award - $500
SMYH Youth Council Award - $300
Viviana Lamb Award - $300
Brunswick Urgent Care Award - $300
Cap’t Loui Award - $300
CNC Award - $300
Art Committee Award - $200
Helping Hands Committee Award - $200
Septny Award - $200, Mediheal Award - $200
The Great Story Award - $200
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Award - $200
Senator Raymond Lesniak Award - $200
SUBMISSIONS
September 20 – October 31, 2026
JUDGE'S DECISION
November 30, 2026, 9 PM
(Winners will be notified via email)
WHO CAN ENTER
Elementary, Middle, and High School Students, as well as Artists with Disabilities
ENTRY FEE
First Entry: $20, Additional Entries: $10 each
ENTRY INFORMATION
Online registration and submissions only
Each artist may enter up to 3 works
Entries may be in any medium
No size restrictions
AWARD CEREMONY & EXHIBITION
The ceremony will be held in late December, with the exact date announced alongside award recipients.
All award recipients must attend the award ceremony
Honorable Mentions: 15 recipients will receive a special gift of appreciation.
All Awards will be distributed across the appropriate entry levels to ensure fair recognition among participating age groups and categories.
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