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Calling All Area Youth Artists!
Neosho Arts Council is proud to present the Thomas Hart Benton Youth Art Competition & Exhibition, a celebration of creativity, talent, and imagination from our community’s young artists!
This competition is open to young artists across the area in two age divisions:Kids Division: Ages 8–12
Teen Division: Ages 13–17
Best of all — it’s FREE to enter! Each youth artist may submit up to three original works, and prizes will be awarded!
The exhibition will be on display at the Neosho National Fish Hatchery from September 25 through October 24.
Entry Drop-Off and Registration:
September 19–24
Entry Pick-Up:
October 24 at the closing reception
or October 25–30
Drop-Off / Pick-Up Location:
Neosho National Fish Hatchery
McKinney St. / Hwy 86
Neosho, MO 64850
Neosho National Fish Hatchery Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.This competition is open to original 2D works only, including:
painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, pastels, charcoal, ink, and more.Not accepted: photography, digital works, AI-generated works, giclees, high relief works, or 3D works.For full details and the entry form, visit neoshoarts.net.
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 19, 2026 Thursday Sep 24, 2026
Entry Drop-Off and Registration:
September 19–24Exhibition runs September 25 - October 24
Location
Exhibit to be held at
Neosho National Fish Hatchery
McKinney St. / Hwy 86
Neosho, MO 64850Fees/Admission
Free
