Western Governors' Foundation "Celebrate the West" High School Art Competition

The Western Governors’ Foundation is proud to announce the 2021 “Celebrate the West” regional art competition that challenges high school students to create works inspired by their state.

The visual arts challenge is open to high school students in the 19 Western states and three U.S. territories whose Governors participate in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association (WGA). Complete list of eligible states below.

Entrants will create original two-dimensional artwork inspired by their state or informed by living in the West. Students may draw ideas from a variety of sources, including state history, landmarks, natural resources, National Parks and Monuments, people, communities, and culture.