Bluegrass, Brushstrokes, and Beyond:

• Open to all Kentucky students in grades K–12 (public, private, and homeschool).

• Students do not need to be enrolled in an art class.

• All work must be original and created by the student.

• No tracings or plagiarized images—these will not be accepted.Existing characters may be used as inspiration, but the artwork must be drawn freehand and not traced.

• Drop-off window: March 10–21, 2025

• Entry fee: $1 per piece (up to 3 pieces per student)

• Each artwork must have its own completed entry form attached to the back.

  • If the student does not have an art teacher, list a parent/guardian on the teacher line.

  • Incomplete forms will result in disqualification.

  • Entry forms can be downloaded and printed from this page

• Communication will be sent via email, please ensure your email is legible and checked regularly.

• Previously created artwork may be submitted as long as it has been displayed elsewhere—but past entries from any previous GRAC Student Art Show are not eligible.

• 2D Works

  • Framed and canvas pieces must be wired for hanging.

    • Pieces without wiring will not be accepted.

  • Unframed works will be hung with binder clips.

    • Foam board, matting, or poster board backing is recommended.

  3D / Sculpture

  • Must be stable, self-supporting, and ready for display.

  Sales

  • Students may price their artwork for sale with parent approval.

  • GRAC retains a 10% commission; youth artists receive 90% of proceeds.

Delivery

• Artwork must be hand-delivered to GRAC staff at:
  101 East Main Street, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

• Deadline: March 21, 2026, by 2:00 PM

  • Late submissions will not be accepted.

• Mailed artwork must also arrive by March 21, 2026, before 2:00 PM.

  • GRAC cannot return mailed pieces—all artwork must be picked up in person.

Pick-Up

• Pick-up begins March 27, 2026, after the gallery reception.

• Artwork remains on display until April 24, 2026.

• All artwork must be picked up by May 9, 2026, by 2:00 PM.

  • Pieces left after this date become the property of GRAC.

• All work must be checked out with a GRAC staff member.

• Teachers: please notify your students if you pick up their work.

• Grade Bands: K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

• Prizes (per grade band):

  • 1st Place: $100

  • 2nd Place: $75

  • 3rd Place: $50

• A total of 12 cash prizes will be awarded.

• Student score sheets will not be released..

• Painting: Watercolor, acrylic, oil

• Drawing: Pen, ink, pencil, charcoal, crayon, pastels

• Mixed Media

• Photography: Film, digital, edited

• Digital

• 3D / Sculpture

Email jill@grackentucky.org