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Submit Your Entry To The
Keep Las Vegas Beautiful Recycled Art Contest
Entries Due By 5 p.m. Oct. 16, 2026
The city of Las Vegas invites both young and adult artists to enter the 2026 Keep Las Vegas Beautiful Recycled Art Contest with created original artwork using recycled or repurposed materials. As an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, the city supports programs that promote cleaner, greener and more beautiful communities, with recycling a key part of this mission. The Recycled Art Contest offers a fun, creative opportunity for the community to participate by transforming recycled, reused and repurposed materials into original works of art, bringing awareness to recycling while celebrating the talent of artists working in the Las Vegas valley. The contest is open to ages 10 and older who reside in the United States.
Selected artwork will be exhibited at Charleston Heights Arts Center Nov. 4-30, 2026, with a public reception to be held 6-8 p.m. Nov. 20 to celebrate participants, showcase their work and recognize contest winners. The judging panel includes artists Karla Clolinger and John McVay, along with the city's Neighborhood Services team.
Artwork must be original and incorporate recycled, reused, repurposed, or reclaimed materials. Artwork will be evaluated based on:
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Artistic Excellence: Creativity, quality and originality of the work.
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Use of Materials: Creative and effective use of recycled or repurposed materials.
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Creativity and Innovation: The artist's approach to transforming materials into artwork.
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Overall Presentation: Craftsmanship, visual impact and readiness for exhibition.
The contest will recognize artists in designated award categories, including
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Best in Show
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Best Use of Materials
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People's Choice
A winner will be selected in each category, with prizes awarded accordingly.
Applicants 10-17 years of age must include a parent or guardian's signature on the artwork loan agreement; a sample agreement is available upon request.
Go online here to see submission requirements, size and weight limitations, required application and additional instructions. Submissions will be accepted through 5 p.m. Oct. 16, 2026, using the online application form. Following the submission deadline, the evaluation team will review entries and select artwork for the exhibition. Selected artists will be contacted with acceptance and artwork delivery information. Contact [email protected] with questions.
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