2026 4-H Dog Artistic Expressions Contest

(Updated: March 30, 2026, 10:09 a.m.)
Dog Artistic Expressions flyer

North Carolina youth are invited to show off their creativity and furry friends by participating in the fourth annual 4-H Dog Artistic Expression Competition.

Who: open to youth ages 5-18 (age categories: clovers, junior, intermediate, and senior)

What: Youth can submit up to one entry per category

Categories:

  • Crafts
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Poster
  • Photography
  • Digital Art (includes digitally enhanced photography)
  • Sewing
  • Mixed Media

When: Entries are due to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County center by May 1st at 5:00 pm.

Rules:

  • Must be a 4-H member to participate
  • Read the rules. Entries not following the rules will be disqualified.