Brave Autumn: Growing Strong with Love & Light
A Call for Art – How Do You Grow Strong with Love & Light?
Young artists, it’s time to let your creativity flourish! The Child Advocacy Center invites you to participate in Brave Autumn: Growing Strong with Love & Light—a special art contest celebrating resilience, hope, and the beauty of growth during the changing seasons.
How to Participate
Create a visual work of art that represents YOU growing strong with love and light—whether that means showing kindness, creativity, perseverance, or spreading joy. Accompany your artwork with a short essay (25–200 words) explaining how your piece embodies the theme.
Submission Dates & Delivery
Art Contest Opens: August 18, 2025
Delivery of Artwork: October 20–24, 2025
Drop-off Location: Child Advocacy Center, 222 Rowan Street, Fayetteville
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Artwork Display & Reception
Selected artwork will be displayed at the Downtown Cumberland County Library, 300 Maiden Lane.
Jury Week: October 2, 2025
Art Contest Reception: November 5, 2025, at 4:30 PM at the Downtown Library
Awards & Recognition
First Place Prize: $100 art supply shopping spree
Second & Third Place: Art supply gift baskets
Finalists will be notified by email and honored at the reception.
Who Can Enter?
This contest is open to artists aged 18 and younger residing in Cumberland County, Fort Bragg, Pope Field, and DoDEA schools.
Guidelines
Theme: Brave Autumn: Growing Strong with Love & Light
Art Mediums Accepted: Oil, watercolor, acrylics, pastels, and mixed media
Size & Format:
Landscape: 11" x 14"
Portrait: 8.5" x 11"
Art must be on paper or canvas paper (unframed)
Essay: Handwritten or typed (paper-clipped to the artwork)
Entry Fee: FREE!
Judging & Selection
A jury of community arts representatives and CAC members will select winners in four categories:
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
3rd Grade – 5th Grade
Middle School
High School
Artwork Pick-Up
Pick-up dates will be announced at the reception. Unclaimed artwork after the designated pick-up period will be discarded.
