Provided by Marine Corps Heritage Foundation
The National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) Fourth Annual Marine Corps Student Art Competition opens March 1, 2022, to all U.S. students in grades K-12. This year’s theme is “Honor, Courage, Commitment.” That phrase is familiar to Marines but its interpretation for this competition is up to each student artist. The 2D art might visually depict Marines and families, Marines in history, patriotism, sacrifice, brotherhood, or many other representations of honor, courage and commitment.
“The Marine Corps Combat Art Program recognizes the importance of art in telling all stories. This competition encourages young artists to use their talents to tell a bigger story, one of the honor, courage, and commitment needed not only in military service but in all areas of life,” Kris Battles, Marine Corps Artist in Residence, said.
The competition is open to private, public, Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), and homeschool students in grades K-12. Entries must be 2D and submitted digitally, beginning March 1, 2022, and no later than March 15, 2022. Submissions will be judged in six grade-based categories: K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and special needs grades K-6 and 7-12. Only the first 50 submissions in each category will be accepted for consideration. More information and entry forms can be found on the museum website at usmcmuseum.com/marine-corps-student-art-competition.
Winners will receive a certificate and a cash prize sponsored by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.
