09/01/2026
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2026 CONSTITUTION WEEK POSTER CONTEST
🎨 Artists of ALL Ages — Let Your Patriotism Shine!
The Colonel David Love Chapter, NSDAR invites artists of ALL AGES—DAR members and non-members alike—to participate in the 2026 Constitution Week Poster Contest!
Create an original work of art celebrating the spirit and meaning of the United States Constitution and help our community celebrate Constitution Week, September 17–23, 2026!
🏆 LOCAL RECOGNITION
Local winners will be recognized in our local newspapers, on social media, and through a community display during Constitution Week, September 17–23, 2026.
The winning local entry may also advance through the DAR judging process for an opportunity to be selected as the national winning poster. The national winning poster will be printed by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) in spring 2027 and offered for sale through the National DAR Store.
🎨 CONTEST REQUIREMENTS
✓ Entry Form: Each original artwork entry must be accompanied by an Entry Form. When you are ready to submit your entry, contact Amber Haley at 870-370-1116, and we’ll arrange to receive your submission.
✓ Original Artwork: Artwork must be completely original and created by hand by the submitting artist.
✓ Paper Only: Artwork must be created on paper suitable for the chosen medium. The original artwork must be submitted.
✓ Size: Entries must measure exactly 11 x 17 inches. No exceptions.
✓ Theme: Artwork must illustrate “The Spirit and Meaning of the United States Constitution.”
✓ Required Wording: The phrase “Constitution Week September 17-23”
must appear on the artwork in letters no less than 2½ inches high.
Do not include the year.
✓ Signature: The artist may sign the back of the artwork in pencil. Do not sign the front.
✓ U.S. Flag Code: Any artwork depicting the United States flag must comply with the U.S. Flag Code. Historical U.S. flags, including versions with different numbers of stars, may be depicted. Flags should be portrayed respectfully and should not have words, symbols, logos, or artwork placed directly on the flag itself.
✓ Submission: DAR members should notify their Chapter Constitution Week Chair and/or Chapter Regent. Non-DAR members must be sponsored by a DAR chapter.
🚫 NOT ALLOWED
✕ Copies of original artwork — original artwork only
✕ AI or computer-assisted design — AI composition assistance and computer-assisted design are prohibited and will result in disqualification.
✕ Mounted, matted, or framed artwork
✕ 3-dimensional artwork, decorations, raised surfaces, or applied objects
✕ Do not roll artwork when forwarding it. Artwork should be packed and kept flat to protect its integrity.
✕ Artwork will not be returned. The submitting artist must surrender the original artwork.
🖌️ ACCEPTED ARTISTIC MEDIUMS & GENRES
Artwork may be in color or black and white and may represent one or more of these genres:
• Landscape
• Still life
• Portrait
• Realism
• Impressionist
• Traditionalist
• New school
• Dot work (pointillist)
Accepted mediums include:
• Oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints
• Watercolor pencils
• Charcoal
• Pastels
• Pencil
• Pen and ink
• Markers
If using pastels or charcoal, please use a suitable spray to affix the medium.
Knife application is not recommended because it may affect print clarity and reproducibility.
📌 SUBMISSION REMINDERS
• Each artist may submit one or two entries.
• Submit only the original artwork on paper along with the completed Entry Form.
• The original artwork cannot be returned.
• Artwork must be submitted flat—do not roll it.
📅 LOCAL ENTRY DEADLINE: September 14, 2026
Whether you're a student, teacher, homeschooler, professional artist, or simply someone who loves America and enjoys creating art, we encourage you to participate!
🇺🇸 Celebrate the Constitution. Share your creativity. Inspire your community.
