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2026 AAPI Art Competition
KCS is hosting its 2nd annual Korean Art Competition! Open to 1st to 12th-grade students of AAPI descent residing in New York State, the competition aims to provide an opportunity for young artists to showcase their artistic talents and creativity.
The online application must be completed by
Friday, April 24th, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
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After completing the online application, applicants will have until
Friday, May 1st, at 5:00 PM EST to submit their artwork in person or via mail.
$1000
$500
$100
1x
Grand Prize Awardee
3x
Category Awardees
3x
Honorable Mentions
Chosen from all grades
Chosen from elementary school, middle school, and high school
Regardless of grade level
Competition Process
Application
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The online application must be completed by Friday, April 24th, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
After completing the online application, applicants will have until Friday, May 1st, at 5:00 PM EST to submit their artwork in person or via mail.
Review
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Selected guest jurors will hold a blind test when selecting the awardees.
Art Showcase & Ceremony
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This event will serve as an opportunity for attendees to enjoy the exhibition, connect with artists, and experience the creativity of the AAPI community.
Competition Theme
This year's theme is "My Legacy, My Hope, My Future."
Eligibility Requirements
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Be of AAPI descent
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Current student in grades 1-12
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New York State resident
Submission Requirements
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Each participant is allowed to submit only one (1) artwork for the competition. Multiple submissions will not be accepted.​
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Artwork cannot be larger than 18 by 24 inches or smaller than 11 by 8.5 inches. Artwork must be submitted unframed and unmounted. Framed or mounted pieces will not be accepted.
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We only accept 2D artwork, which includes traditional and digital artwork. 3D artwork, such as sculptures, will not be accepted.
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The submission must be an original piece created specifically for this competition and cannot be a reused or previously submitted work from another contest or project.
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The use of AI-generated content, fan art, traced or plagiarized work is strictly prohibited.
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The artwork must reflect the theme of this year's competition: "My Legacy, My Hope, My Future."
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The online application must be completed by Friday, April 24th, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
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After completing the online application, applicants will have until Friday, May 1st, at 5:00 PM EST to submit their artwork in person or via mail.
KCS AAPI Art Showcase & Ceremony
Awardees will be announced on Saturday, May 30th, 2026, during the KCS Korean Art Showcase & Ceremony. Doors will open at 11:00 AM, and the ceremony will begin at 12:00 AM. Please note that the date and time are subject to change.
The KCS Korean Art Showcase & Ceremony will be held at the KCS HQ office in Bayside, located at
203-05 32nd Ave, Bayside, NY 11361
2025 Winners
2025 Booklet
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