Oswego County Student Art Show & Competition 2026

The Salmon River Fine Arts Center is pleased to host the 30th annual Oswego County Student Art Show & Competition this spring. This show exhibits exemplary artwork of Oswego County students and offers prizes for outstanding pieces. Importantly, it allows the community to see the amazing student talent in our schools.

Works will be judged on originality, technical skill and personal style. Each student will receive a digital certificate for participation. Honorable mentions will be given a ribbon. Over $1,500 in cash prizes will be awarded, including an overall Best of Show for $100, plus additional cash awards for two age groups: grades 10, 11, and 12 AND grades 7, 8, and 9 in the following categories:

• Drawing, First Place • Second Place • Third Place
• Painting, First Place • Second Place • Third Place
• Mixed Media & Printmaking, First Place • Second Place • Third Place
• Photography, First Place • Second Place • Third Place
• Digital Art & Animation, First Place • Second Place • Third Place
• Sculpture & Fine Craft, First Place • Second Place • Third Place

Here are links to important documents for entering the show:

• Prospectus 2026: Guidelines and Dates
• Entry Forms for Artwork

Volunteers needed. Can you help? See details on our request for help page. We typically receive over 500 entries and we would love your help to make this community event a great success. Please review the details on our request for help page and email, call or stop by to let us know if you can commit to one or a few of these tasks. Thanks so much!!

Submit artwork. The dates to submit artwork are Thursday - Friday, March 5 - 6, noon - 6:00 pm and Saturday, March 7, 10 am - 2 pm.

Exhibition. The show will be hung in the gallery of the art center for viewing from March 12 - April 4 and can be seen during gallery hours.

Opening reception and awards ceremony. The opening reception and awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 15, at 1 pm at the arts center.

Pick up artwork. After the show, artwork can be picked up on Thursday and Friday, April 9-10, noon - 6 pm; and Saturday, April 11, 10 am - 2 pm, or by appointment.