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The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs Once Upon A Gala Art Contest
Date and Time
Saturday Mar 28, 2026
Fees/Admission
free
Contact Information
JABOSArtContest@gmail.com
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Description
ATTENTION YOUNG ARTISTS! The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is thrilled to announce our annual Children’s Art Contest!
Theme:Let your creativity shine as you illustrate the magic, wonder, and unique story of every child!
Who Can Enter?Students in K–12th grade from:
Biloxi | D’Iberville | Ocean Springs | St. Martin | Vancleave | Woolmarket
Cash Prizes in Every Age Division — PLUS One Overall Winner!
Divisions:• K–2nd• 3rd–5th• 6th–8th• 9th–12th
Prizes:
1st Place: $25
2nd Place: $15
3rd Place: $10
Overall Winner: $100
Division winners announced on Facebook: April 17 Awards Ceremony: May 2026 Artwork Guidelines:
2-Dimensional Design
Maximum size: 8.5” x 11” (paper or cardstock) Media accepted: Tempera, watercolor, acrylics, ink, crayons, markers, colored pencils Mail Entries To:JABOS Art ContestPO Box 738Biloxi, MS 39533
Deadline: Must be postmarked by March 28, 2026
Important: Entry Form & Photo Release MUST be paper clipped to the back of artwork (required for entry — CLICK HERE FOR FORM). Please Note:Winning artwork may be used in advertising and promotional materials, shared on social media, reproduced, and displayed at the awards ceremony. Artwork will also be featured at our annual Gala for the Kids on June 20, 2026 at the beautiful Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Submissions will not be returned.
Questions?Email: JABOSArtContest@gmail.com
We can’t wait to see the incredible stories you create through art! Let’s celebrate each child’s story in the most magical way! 
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