Keiki Art Contest 2024
Keiki Art Contest Rules & Guidelines
Aloha, keiki artists and families! We’re excited to have you participate in the Keiki Art Contest! Before submitting your creative masterpiece, please review the rules and guidelines below to ensure your artwork meets all the requirements. We can't wait to see your unique perspective on our beautiful islands!
Contest Theme
The theme of this contest is "Our Beautiful Islands." We’re looking for art that celebrates Hawaii's natural beauty, ocean life, surf culture, and outdoor adventures. Let your creativity run wild with images of waves, sunsets, palm trees, turtles, or anything else that inspires you about our islands!
Eligibility
Open to all keiki artists ages 5-12.
Each participant may submit one entry.
Art Submission Guidelines
Mediums Accepted: You can create your artwork using any medium such as paint, colored pencils, crayons, pastels, markers, or digital media. Just make sure your art is an original creation!
Size Limitations:
Physical submissions should not exceed 8.5” X 11” in size.
Digital art submissions should be high-resolution images (JPEG or PNG format).
A simple photo from your phone is also acceptable.
How to Submit Your Artwork
You can submit your artwork using one of the following methods:
Email Submission:
Take a high-quality photo or scan of your artwork and email it to chris@nickkuchar.com with the subject line: "Keiki Art Contest Submission - [Keiki’s Name & Age]."
Include your keiki’s name, age, title of the artwork, and a brief description of the inspiration behind their piece.
Instagram Submission:
Post your artwork on Instagram and tag @NickKuchar with the hashtag #KeikiArtContest.
In the caption, include your keiki’s name, age, and a short description of their artwork.
Drop-off at the Kailua Shop:
Bring your keiki’s artwork directly to our shop at 629 Kailua Rd #120, Kailua, HI 96734 next to Wholefoods. Our friendly team will help you with the submission process.
Don’t forget to label the back of your artwork with your keiki’s name and age.
Important Dates
Submission Window: Contest starts on October 1st. All artwork must be submitted by 11:59pm October 15th.
Winners Announcement: Winners will be announced on October 18th via @nickkuchar Instagram page.
Keiki Art Party: Bring the family and hang out with Nick while viewing the keiki artwork at our shop on October 26th from 5-8pm.
Prizes
Select artwork submissions will be displayed at the Kailua shop on October 26th.
1st place winner will receive an art supply package from Hawaiian Graphics valued at $110 and also some shop swag hand-picked by Nick Kuchar.
2nd and 3rd place winners will receive a Nick Kuchar swag bag filled with shop goodies.
Additional Guidelines
By submitting your keiki’s artwork, you give Nick Kuchar Art & Design Co. permission to display and share their artwork on our social media channels, website, and gallery space. This may include, but is not limited to:
Posting images of your artwork on social media for the purpose of showcasing contest entries.
Featuring the artwork as part of the contest promotion.
Sharing the artwork as part of any gallery exhibits or future promotions related to Nick Kuchar Art & Design Co.
No personal information beyond the keiki’s first name, art description and age will be shared publicly.
All submitted artwork must be original and created solely by the participating keiki artist. Parents are encouraged to make it a fun, enjoyable experience but cannot touch the media.
Artwork containing inappropriate or offensive content will not be considered and is per Nick Kuchar’s discretion.
Mahalo for participating, and best of luck to all our little artists! We can’t wait to see your beautiful creations.
For any questions, feel free to reach out to us via email at chris@nickkuchar.com or DM us on Instagram at @NickKuchar.