Emily’s Hope Youth Art Competition

Emily’s Hope Youth Art Competition

Youth voices. Bold visions. Real impact.

Theme: Own Your Future

🗓️ Thursday, April 29, 2027 🕕 6–8 PM 📍 Mosaic Arts & Events, Sioux Falls

The Emily’s Hope Youth Prevention Coalition invites Sioux Falls middle and high school students to participate in the Emily’s Hope Youth Art Competition, celebrating creativity, resilience, and healthy choices.

This year’s theme, “Own Your Future,” encourages students to use their voices and talents to share what their substance-free futures will look like. The showcase will feature both visual and performing arts, including 2D and 3D art, spoken word, original music, and dance. Selected pieces will be recognized during the evening’s awards presentation, and performing art categories will be encouraged to perform.

The community is invited to join us for a powerful night of art, inspiration, and community as we highlight the creativity of local youth and their commitment to living substance-free.

Submission Process:

– Students must be in grades 6-12 and located in Sioux Falls, SD

– Students must complete and send the parental consent & artist form to Courtney Hardie, courtney@emilyshope.charity

– Artwork & Performing Arts can be coordinated by students’ teachers and Courtney Hardie.

✨ Free and open to the public.

🎨 Hosted by the Emily’s Hope Youth Prevention Coalition.

💜 Special thanks to Mosaic for donating the event space and JD’s Trophies for donating the awards

This event is supported by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award funded by ONDCP. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ONDCP, CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.