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Gallery Spotlight
Digital Art Contest
Current Theme: Flowers
and Animals
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Eric Liu
For ages 5-18, we name a student in each age bracket a Carmel Student Artist of the Month. Be our next winner!
Indhranitha Munuswami
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Sofia Ariunbileg Dagvadorj
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About The Competition
The Carmel Arts Council is running a digital art competition for Carmel students. Students who enter have the chance to be named a "Carmel Student Artist," and showcase their art in the Children's Art Gallery.
September Theme: Animals and/or Flowers
As we celebrate spring and all that happens in nature at this time, we invite you to create a piece that captures animals or flowers or both!
Prizes:
Named a Carmel Student Artist
Art displayed in Midtown Carmel
Art displayed in the Children's Art Gallery
Cash prizes
Certificates and ribbons and more!
Guidelines:
Must be 5 - 18 years of age by September 1, 2026. Students will be judged in different categories based on age at time of submission. Any medium of art (including 3D is welcome)
Submissions will be accepted from February 1 - March 31, 2026
Winners will be announced in April
Gallery Exhibit will run from May 1 - June 30, 2026.
Students can make up to 3 submissions.
How to Submit:
Submissions are digital (meaning you can simply take a picture). While we prefer submissions through the free Memby app, first submissions can be made in one of three ways so we can help get you started!
1. Email the picture, child's first name, and child's age to carmelartscouncil@gmail.com.
2. Text the picture, child's first name, and child's age to carmelartscouncil@gmail.com.
3. Download and submit via the free Memby app.
How to Submit via the Memby App:
Carmel Arts Council powers this digital program through the Mmeby Software, a system being built by a local Carmel, Indiana mom. Join our app program for more art classes and opportunities only available there.
1. Download the free Memby app
2. When making your account, enter the Carmel Arts Pairing Code: 112311
3. In onboarding, add your child/children's first name (s) and birthdate (s) in the onboardingfor accurate judging.
4. The submission form for each child will appear under their name. Click on the avatar in upper right corner to switch between kids!
Questions or issues? Text 917-975-2272 or email help@joinmemby.com
2026 Deadlines and Themes:
Fashion and Characters (submissions April 1 - May 31)
Magical or Once Upon a Time (submissions Aug 1 - Sept 30)
On a Snowy, Snowy Night (submissions Oct 1 - Nov 31)
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