Reception & Awards Ceremony
November 23, 2025 | 2:00pm
Tipp Center | 855 N 3rd Street | Tipp City, Ohio
Exhibit Hours
November 18–30, 2025
Monday–Friday | 8:00am–6:00pm
Saturday–Sunday | 9:00am–2:00pm
Tipp Center | 855 N 3rd Street | Tipp City, Ohio
Submission Deadline
Sunday, October 26 @ Midnight
November 23, 2025 | 2:00pm
Tipp Center | 855 N 3rd Street | Tipp City, Ohio
Exhibit Hours
November 18–30, 2025
Monday–Friday | 8:00am–6:00pm
Saturday–Sunday | 9:00am–2:00pm
Tipp Center | 855 N 3rd Street | Tipp City, Ohio
Submission Deadline
Sunday, October 26 @ Midnight
Make plans to visit the Tipp Center to view the 2025 Student Art Exhibit. Prepare to be amazed at the talent of the young people in our area. The exhibit will be available for viewing on the dates and times listed above and there is no charge to visit.
The Student Art Exhibit will be held at the Tipp Center (directions below) which has a large parking area and is handicapped accessible. The Center is conveniently located and easily accessible to visitors from the Miami County area.
The Student Art Exhibit will be held at the Tipp Center (directions below) which has a large parking area and is handicapped accessible. The Center is conveniently located and easily accessible to visitors from the Miami County area.
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
The Student Art Contest is FREE and open to any student in Grades K–12, who lives in Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble or Shelby county. Please read the entry information, and submission rules and guidelines below, prior to registering. Registration is NOW OPEN.
The Student Art Contest is FREE and open to any student in Grades K–12, who lives in Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble or Shelby county. Please read the entry information, and submission rules and guidelines below, prior to registering. Registration is NOW OPEN.
| Submission Identification Tag |
ENTRY information
Contest is FREE and open to any student in Grades K–12, who lives in Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble or Shelby county.
Students may enter one (1) piece of art only. Artwork must have a submission identification tag attached. Click below to download.
All art must be the student's original concept and design. Copied work and/or AI-generated work will not be accepted.
Registration and a digital representation of artwork, must be submitted by midnight on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Students may enter one (1) piece of art only. Artwork must have a submission identification tag attached. Click below to download.
All art must be the student's original concept and design. Copied work and/or AI-generated work will not be accepted.
Registration and a digital representation of artwork, must be submitted by midnight on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
| Submission Identification Tag |
IMPORTANT Artwork deemed unsuitable for family viewing will be declined and returned. Decisions are final and non-contestable.
Due to spacing constraints, this show is limited to a TOTAL of 100 submissions.
Due to spacing constraints, this show is limited to a TOTAL of 100 submissions.
media accepted
Art may be 2- OR 3-dimensional.
Art may be B/W OR color.
Art may be created in any medium, i.e., drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, textile, etc.
Art may be B/W OR color.
Art may be created in any medium, i.e., drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, textile, etc.
submission categories
All artwork will be judged and prizes awarded based on the following categories:
Grades Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Grades 2 & 3
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 6 through 8
Grades 9 through 12
The committee reserves the right to adjust categories as necessary.
Due to spacing constraints, this show is limited to a TOTAL of 100 submissions.
Grades Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Grades 2 & 3
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 6 through 8
Grades 9 through 12
The committee reserves the right to adjust categories as necessary.
Due to spacing constraints, this show is limited to a TOTAL of 100 submissions.
submission requirements
- Art must be the student's original concept and design. No copied or AI-generated work will be accepted.
- 2-dimensional artwork should be framed (wired or sawtooth hanger), matted, or mounted on poster board. There should be a minimum 2-inch border on all unframed pieces of art.
- 2-dimensional artwork should be no larger that 16 x 20 inches (not including the frame).
AWARDS
The following categories will each be judged for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners. Honorable Mentions will be given at the judge's discretion:
Grades Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Grades 2 & 3
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 6 through 8
Grades 9 through 12
There will be two (2) Best of Show awards. One will go to a student in Kindergarten—5th grades and one will go to a student in 6th—12th grades.
A People's Choice award will be voted on by those attending the reception.
The committee reserves the right to adjust categories as necessary.
Due to spacing constraints, this show is limited to a TOTAL of 100 submissions.
Grades Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Grades 2 & 3
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 6 through 8
Grades 9 through 12
There will be two (2) Best of Show awards. One will go to a student in Kindergarten—5th grades and one will go to a student in 6th—12th grades.
A People's Choice award will be voted on by those attending the reception.
The committee reserves the right to adjust categories as necessary.
Due to spacing constraints, this show is limited to a TOTAL of 100 submissions.
ARTWORK DROP OFF & PICK UP
Artwork may be given to Alexis Morgan at Tippecanoe High School during regular school hours. You can email to arrange a drop off date and time, if necessary.
Artwork may also be dropped off in person at the Tipp Center, on Sunday, November 16, from 10am–2pm or on Monday, November 17, from 3pm–6pm.
IMPORTANT
The submission identification tag must be affixed to student's art prior to drop off. This tag can be downloaded from this page.
Pick Up
Artwork may be picked up on Monday, December 1, at the Tipp Center, AFTER 4:00pm.
Artwork may also be dropped off in person at the Tipp Center, on Sunday, November 16, from 10am–2pm or on Monday, November 17, from 3pm–6pm.
IMPORTANT
The submission identification tag must be affixed to student's art prior to drop off. This tag can be downloaded from this page.
Pick Up
Artwork may be picked up on Monday, December 1, at the Tipp Center, AFTER 4:00pm.
Venue
The exhibit and awards ceremony will be held at the Tipp Center, located at 855 N 3rd Street. The Tipp Center has a large parking area and the venue is handicapped accessible. The Center is conveniently located and easily accessible to visitors from the Miami County area.
2025 Award recipients
Student Art Exhibit Award Recipients will be listed here!
Questions? Contact the event coordinator for assistance.
