The 2027 Art Contest theme is 

"Becoming"

For globally mobile youth, identity is often shaped across cultures, languages, and experiences. Through your artwork, illustrate how life's changes, challenges, and discoveries have transformed you, revealing the beauty of growth and the continual unfolding of the remarkable person you are becoming.

Award Details

The original artwork must be mailed to FSYF.  You will be given the mailing address once you email your completed application and picture of art to us.  The original art should be postmarked by the contest deadline - March 1, 2027.

The judges from State Department Federal Credit Union select three winners for each age group, 5-8, 9-12, 13-18.  SDFCU provides generous cash prizes in each category. 

First Place: $500      Second Place: $250     Third Place: $100

All winners are recognized at the Youth Award Ceremony held at the State Department in June. 

To Enter:

Complete the 2027 FSYF Art Contest google doc form.  You must submit a picture of your artwork via the google form.

The original artwork must be mailed to FSYF.  You will be given the mailing address once you email your completed application and picture of art to us. 

The original art should be postmarked by the contest deadline - March 1, 2027.

Contest Eligibility:

Must be a current member of FSYF as of March 1, 2027.

All FSYF contests are open to children of U.S. Foreign Affairs agency officials who are eligible for overseas assignment and who report to the Chief of Mission when at post.  

The children of judges for this contest are not eligible to apply for this contest.