EcoPhilly Youth Art Contest
Submission Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2026
Calling All Student Artists!
We are seeking unique art submissions from students grade K–12 that bring the theme "From Hope into Action" to life using sustainable materials. By using recycled or upcycled materials, students demonstrate how to reduce waste while sharing a powerful message of hope for our common home.
This contest is a featured part of the EcoPhilly 5th Annual Summit and joins the global theme of the Laudato Si' Movement in 2026.
Judging & Exhibition
Entries will be judged by a panel of experts prior to the Summit. Selected winners will be invited to mail or deliver their original art pieces to Villanova University by May 8, 2026, for a special exhibition in our Summit Art Gallery.
Awards Ceremony: May 9, 2026, after lunch at the EcoPhilly Annual Summit.
Scoring Rubrics
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Who is EcoPhilly?
EcoPhilly is a network of creation care teams within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. We work collaborative with Catholic parishes, schools, and institutions to bring about ecological conversion and promote Pope Francis' Laudato Si': On Care for Our Common Home in the Philly region.