AFS Presents the 38th Annual Young Artist Competition
2026 Details
Collegiate Division
Dr. Julia Escobar, coordinator​
Open to undergraduate students only.
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Prizes:
Winner: $500* + AFS t-shirt/tote
Runner-up: $300* + AFS t-shirt/tote
Third Prize: Carolyn Nussbaum Prize Package*
+ AFS t-shirt/tote
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*All three finalists will be entered into a drawing for a masterclass with Haynes artist, Dr. Jennifer Grim. One finalist from the Collegiate division will perform for the masterclass on the afternoon of April 11, 2026.
Senior Division
Isaac Medina, coordinator​
Open to students in grades 10-12.
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Prizes:
1st prize: $300 + AFS t-shirt/tote
2nd prize: $200 + AFS t-shirt/tote
3rd prize: $100 + AFS t-shirt/tote
4th prize: Win-D-Fender Prize Package
+ AFS t-shirt/tote
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*All three finalists plus the 4th place winner will be entered into a drawing for a masterclass with Haynes artist, Dr. Jennifer Grim. One performer from the Senior division will perform for the masterclass on the afternoon of April 11, 2026.​
Junior Division
Luis Diaz, coordinator​
Open to students in grades 7-9.
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Prizes:
1st prize: $200 + AFS t-shirt/tote
2nd prize: $100 + AFS t-shirt/tote
3rd prize: $75 + AFS t-shirt/tote
4th prize: prize package + AFS t-shirt/tote
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*All three finalists plus the 4th place winner will be entered into a drawing for a masterclass with Haynes artist, Dr. Jennifer Grim. One performer from the Junior division will perform for the masterclass on the afternoon of April 11, 2026.​