2025 CIRI ART CONTEST

Open to CIRI Shareholder and confirmed Descendant artists ages kindergarten to adult! Entry deadline is June 30!

Artists are invited to share, through original works of art, their interpretations of the theme “Building the Future, Guided by Tradition.” Artwork may depict the people, places, and cultural traditions/practices of our CIRI Family.

The submission window for the 2025 Art Contest is Friday, May 30–Monday, June 30.

Age Category 

Prize 

Elementary school (grades K-5*) 

$100 first place, $50 second place  

Middle school (grades 6-8*) 

$250 first place, $125 second place 

High school (grades 9-12*) 

$300 first place, $150 second place 

Adults (age 18+) 

$500 first place, $250 second place  

Submission guidelines

Entries should be original artwork—such as drawings, paintings, original prints, etc.—and measure no larger than 8.5” x 11″ (215.9 x 279.4 mm). Digital art is acceptable. Original artwork or a high-resolution photo of the artwork may be submitted. Photographs will not be accepted.

Submissions will be judged on a range of factors, including artistic quality, originality, and strength of expression in conveying the concepts involved. *Entrants under the age of 18 must submit a Parent/Legal Guardian Acknowledgement and Agreement.