SJC250 Art Contest

-- 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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