Feeding Creativity Youth Art Competition

Join the Feeding Creativity youth art competition — an exciting student art contest hosted by Central Texas Food Bank that invites K-12 students to explore how food connects people, celebrate cultural diversity, and raise awareness about childhood hunger through art. Registration is now open for students across our 21-county Central Texas service area, and submitted artwork has a chance to be featured on a Central Texas Food Bank delivery truck, inspiring community action across our region.

What Is Feeding Creativity?

Feeding Creativity is a kids art competition in Central Texas designed for young artists in kindergarten through 12th grade. Participants use creativity and imagination to create original artwork that reflects the theme of the year — this year’s theme, “The Future is Fresh,” invites students to imagine a future where everyone has access to nutritious food and big ideas can grow because basic needs are met.

Why This Student Art Contest Matters:
Art is a powerful way for young people to express themselves and spark conversations. Feeding Creativity not only celebrates artistic talent, it also helps raise awareness about childhood food insecurity — a real challenge for many families in Central Texas, especially when school meals are not available during summer months.

Who Can Participate:

• Open to all K-12 students in the Central Texas Food Bank 21-county area
• No art experience is required — just imagination and passion

Important Dates:

• Competition Opens: February 9, 2026
• Artwork Deadline: March 13, 2026
• Gallery Night & Truck Artwork Reveal: May 12, 2026

Students and families should submit artwork by the deadline to be eligible for judging and display.

How to Enter:

Registration opens February 9, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Registration closes for the Feeding Creativity student art competition on March 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Benefits for Participants:

• Showcase your artistic work in a community art celebration
• Top artwork will be featured on a Central Texas Food Bank delivery truck, visible to communities throughout the region
• Inspire friends, family, and neighbors about the importance of food access and community support

Perfect for Parents & Teachers:

This art contest for kids is a meaningful and fun way for classrooms, afterschool groups, and families to engage with local community issues through creativity. Teachers can incorporate the competition into art curriculum or enrichment projects, while parents can support students in producing unique artwork that has real impact.

What Happens After You Submit:

After submission, selected artwork will be evaluated by a panel of judges, with winners honored at a special Feeding Creativity Gallery Night event in May. The winning student’s design will be wrapped on a Food Bank truck, spreading the message of unity and nourishment throughout Central Texas.

Get Involved:

• Register your student’s artwork
• Share this opportunity with schools, teachers, and youth groups
• Follow the event on social media for updates and announcements

We are currently seeking sponsorships! Contact us for more information or with questions about the event at artcomp@centraltexasfoodbank.org.