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Celebrating All Things TENNESSEE

CMOM’S JURIED POSTER CONTEST

We’re kicking off the Semiquincentennial celebration with a juried student poster contest where kids can creatively show their favorite things about our state, like the state bird, state flower, or a famous – yet lesser-known – Tennessean or their favorite landmark.

All art will be judged on the theme: “What Does Tennessee Mean to You?”

Medium:

• Art must be on 8.5″ x 11″ white drawing paper, in either landscape or portrait orientation. Any artwork that is oversized or undersized will not be eligible.
• Feel free to use your favorite materials, including crayons, markers, paint, ink, pencils, chalk or collage materials.
• No digital drawings will be acceptable.
• Be sure to include your name, contact information and category when you drop off your art at the museum.
• Your art becomes the property of the Children’s Museum of Memphis.

Categories:

• Category 1: Pre-k through 2nd grade
• Category 2: 3rd – 7th grade

Prizes:

• 1st place winner in each category: $100 gift card
• 2nd place winner in each category: $50 gift card
• Honorable mention winners: $25 gift card

Judging:

• Deadline to submit art is Sunday, May 24, 2026
• Finalist’s art will be publicly displayed for judging June 1 – 28, 2026.
• Winners will be notified on July 7, 2026.

The poster contest is just the beginning of our week-long celebration. July 28 – August 2 will be fun explorations with tons of Tennessee-themed activities. Follow all the fun and get the full details here.

Questions? Email us.