Student Art Contest

The 2026 Student Art Contest is now OPEN!

Submissions must be turned into your school's front office by Tuesday, March 31.

This year we are inviting K-12 students* to create a piece of art that explores the theme, Lost Pines Runs on Water.


Show how water supports your community. This may include homes, schools, families, farms, businesses, parks, wildlife, or everyday activities that rely on water.


2026 Student Art Contest Rules (PDF)

Teacher Instructions (PDF)

Official Entry Form (PDF)


*All K-12 students in Bastrop and Lee County are eligible for the contest including students enrolled in public schools, private schools, charter schools, or homeschool.

Prize Amounts per Category*

1st place: $100

2nd place: $75

3rd place: $50

Honorable mention: $25

* Teachers of each winning student receive $50 for classroom use. Only public and private school teachers are eligible to receive $50. Homeschool teachers/parents are not eligible.

Categories

Category 1: Grades K-3

Category 2: Grades 4-6

Category 3: Grades 7-12

Child drawing of a house with rain and a rain barrel catching the rain

2025 Winners

  1. 1 Student Art Contest, Category 1, First Place
  2. 2 Student Art Contest, Category 1, Second Place
  3. 3 Student Art Contest, Category 1, Third Place
  4. 4 Student Art Contest, Category 1, Fourth Place
  5. 5 Student Art Contest, Category 2, First Place
  6. 6 Student Art Contest, Category 2, Second Place
  7. 7 Student Art Contest, Category 2, Third Place
  8. 8 Student Art Contest, Category 2, Fourth Place
  9. 9 Student Art Contest, Category 3, First Place
  10. 10 Student Art Contest, Category 3, Second Place
  11. 11 Student Art Contest, Category 3, Third Place
  12. 12 Student Art Contest, Category 3, Fourth Place