Open for Submission | XC Creative Art Contest - Call for Artists · Apply by Oct 20, 2026 · OpenCall

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Open for Submission | XC Creative Art Contest

Students in grades 6-12 may submit up to 3 artworks across traditional art, science+art, performance art, video art+music, or literature+art categories for international competition with cash prizes and exhibition opportunities.

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Deadline: 9 days left
Entry fee: Free
Award: $1,000
Location: MusicOn+ InterArts Festival, Manhattan, New York (for top 30 winners' exhibition)

About

Overview

The XC Creative Art Contest (XCAC) is an international, cross-disciplinary art competition open to students in grades 6–12. Organized by the NextGen InterArts Foundation, XCAC celebrates originality, creative thinking, and artistic expression across a wide range of mediums, rooted in STEAM philosophy.

Key Dates

Submission portal open: August 20 – October 20, 2026

Awards

Gold: Medal + E-Certificate + $1,000 Cash Prize (Top 1)
Silver: Medal + E-Certificate + $150 Cash Prize (Top 2–6)
Bronze: Medal + E-Certificate + $150 Cash Prize
Honorable Mention: E-Certificate
Top 15 winners receive a Recommendation Letter
Top 30 winners invited to exhibit at MusicOn+ InterArts Festival in Manhattan, New York

How to Submit

Visit https://www.nextgeninterarts.org/xc-creative-contest
Complete your student profile (name, nationality, school, teacher info)
Upload up to 3 artworks with title, category, medium, dimensions, and a brief artist statement
Submit — it's free!

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