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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ATTENTION YOUNG ARTISTS!

The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is thrilled to announce our annual Children’s Art Contest!

Theme:

Once Upon A Gala – Celebrating Each Child’s Story

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:

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 Contest

PO Box 738

Biloxi, 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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