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Imagination Celebration - Arts Orange County

Submit student artwork for Orange County's annual countywide family arts festival and art contests.

Does this fit your work? 5 questions score every call to your medium, location and budget. Free.

Deadline: annual cycle, check dates
Entry fee: Not listed - check the source
Award: $300
Location: Orange County, California
Exhibition window: Apr 11, 2026 → May 31, 2026

Heads up: this show’s exhibition window can overlap other calls you enter - the same piece can’t hang in two places at once.Check conflicts →

About

Overview

Imagination Celebration is Orange County's only county-wide family arts festival, presented by Arts Orange County in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education. It dynamically connects the community, arts organizations, universities, and Orange County students through meaningful arts experiences.

Dates

April 11–May 31, 2026

Art Contests

The festival includes art contests, including a poster contest. For information on Festival of Arts student art exhibitions, contact Scott Fitzpatrick of OC Dept. of Education.

Contact

Scott Fitzpatrick, OC Dept. of Education: [email protected]

Media accepted

all media

Award: $300 award for poster contest winner; $200 award for teacher; $50 awards for runners-up
Theme: Annual countywide family arts festival celebrating arts experiences for students and connecting the community through meaningful arts engagement.
Eligibility: Open to Orange County students.
Audience: Orange County students

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Contact

[email protected]