-- SJC250 CELEBRATION --
IMPORTANT DATES
March 19, 2026:
- Submit your artwork to your school office
March 25 – 26, 2026:
- School Judging - One winner per grade from each school (1st–12th) advances to City-Wide Judging
April 23, 2026:
- City-Wide Judging & Art Show at the Mission San Juan Capistrano
April 23 - May 25, 2026:
- Public
Art Exhibit at Mission San Juan Capistrano, a proud supporter.
Date TBD:
- Awards recognition from the Mayor at SJC City Council Meeting
Theme: “250 YEARS OF LEGACY:
OUR CITY, OUR NATION”
Create Artwork that celebrates 1 of the following:
- Mission San Juan Capistrano
- The Acjachemen “Juaneño” Nation
- San Juan’s equestrian culture
- The founding ideals of the United States
- The spirit of community, diversity & unity
ART GUIDELINES
- Acceptable media: drawing, painting, mixed media (flat only), photography, digital art
- Size limit: 18”x24” maximum (unframed)
- Must be 100% original — no AI, kits, tracings, glitter, or copyrighted material
- Include a short Artist Statement (2–5 sentences about your work)
PRIZES & RECOGNITION
- School-level winners receive ribbons & certificates.
- City-wide winners honored at a reception & featured in SJC250 Art Exhibit at the Mission SJC.
WHO CAN ENTER?
- All students in grades 1–12 who attend school in San Juan Capistrano (public or private).
- Free to enter!
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