Spring Art Competition

The Spring Art Competition, proudly sponsored by the Larry H. and Gail Miller Center for Entrepreneurship at SUU, is an open invitation to artists of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Each year, a unique and inspiring theme will be revealed, providing artists the opportunity to express their creativity in new and unexpected ways. Participants will be encouraged to explore their chosen theme while gaining valuable insights into how they might turn their passion into profits. Cash prizes will be awarded based on results from student voting.

Spring 2026 Competition

Theme: Together We Soar
Date: March 18, 2026
Location: Living Room of the Student Center
Categories: Physical Arts, Photography, Ceramics, Digital Art
Prizes: $5,000 in Cash Prizes

Judging & Awards: March 18, 2026
11:00am-1:00pm, Student Voting (Artists attendance not required)
3:30pm-5:00pm, Finalist Judge Voting and Reception (Artists attendance required)

Artwork Due:
Digital Art: March 16, 2026
Physical Art: March 18, 2026 between 8:00am-10:30am

All artwork must be dropped off at the Living Room of the Student Center by the deadline. Participants must arrange their own transportation of their artwork to and from the competition. Please bring any necessary equipment to display your artwork

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2025 Winners

GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Caitlyne “Cat” McNamara $1,000

Physical Art Category: 

1st Place $350: Lindsey Wessling

2nd Place $250: Isabella Sanchez

3rd Place $150: Marley Telford 

Judges Choice: James Anderson ($100), RaKaell Heaton ($50), Isabella Sanchez ($150), Claire Turpin ($100), Kade Andra ($200)

Ceramics Category:

1st Place $350: Abigail Rosenburg

2nd Place $250: Kade Simmons

3rd Place $150: Reina Kropf

Judges Choice: Abigail Rosenburg ($100), Reina Kropf ($100), Rachel Franco ($100)

Videography Category: 

1st Place $350: Kria Right

2nd Place $250: Isabella De Las Casas

3rd Place $150: Merrick Webb

Judges Choice: Carson Blickenstaff ($300)

Graphic Design Category:

1st Place $350: Fae Dutson

2nd Place $250:  Dan Nurkalis

3rd Place $150: Kassandra Show

Judges Choice: Dan Nurkalis ($150), Fae Dutson ($100), Abigail Rosenburg ($50)

Photography Category:

1st Place $350: Brenna Barney

2nd Place $250: Treyson Anderson

3rd Place $150: Reina Staheli

Judges Choice: Merrick Webb ($150), Treysen Anderson ($100), Kaylie Crisp ($50)

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