CIRI ART CONTEST
Open to CIRI Shareholder and Descendant artists ages kindergarten to adult!
In conjunction with our fall Friendship Potlatches, CIRI Shareholder and Descendant artists are invited to submit original artwork interpreting a particular theme. Winners receive cash prizes and have their artwork displayed at the Potlatches!
The submission deadline for the 2023 Art Contest was Oct. 1. Check back in late summer/early fall for details about our 2024 contest!






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. 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.