The Annual Youth Art Competition presented by Mike and Melanie Nemelka

November 21, 2026 – January 6, 2027 

Youth Art Competition

With the holiday season swiftly approaching, we are excited to announce this year’s Annual Youth Art Competition presented by Mike and Melanie Nemelka. This exhibition is open to K-10 students living in Utah Valley. The prompt for this year's exhibition explores themes of service and connection. We encourage students to consider the following when exploring possible subject matter: 

  • What does serving others look like to you?  

  • How does service help you create meaningful connections with others?  

  • When have others offered service to you? 

The exhibition will be located in the Ingrid Nemelka Gallery on the Main Floor of the Museum from November 21, 2026 through January 6, 2027. The Museum will select a number of works to be included in the exhibition. Of those selected for display, a small number will be chosen for cash prizes!  

Please contact Caley Abilez with any questions at CAbilez@springvilleutah.gov. 

Artworks not accepted can be picked up beginning December 1st at the Museum, Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm. Exceptions may be made to pick up on November 21st by emailing CAbilez@springvilleutah.gov.

Important Dates:

November 12th-13th 1:00-5:00pm 

Artworks may be dropped off at the Museum 

November 17th, before 5:00pm 
List of accepted works will be posted at SMofA.org 

November 21st, 11:00am-12:00pm 
Exhibition opens 

January 6th, 2027 
Exhibition closes  

January 2027, Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm 

Artwork Pickup 

Items not picked up by January 31, 2027 will not be retained. 

Youth Art Competition

Additional Information:

·         2-D and 3-D artwork of all kinds will be accepted.

·         No works will be considered if they contain glitter, candy, glued-on beans, macaroni, or similar materials that tend to fall off when handled or invite pests into the Museum. 

·         Works should be no larger than 24 x 30 inches. 

·         Each student is limited to one entry. 

·         Each school is limited to 50 entries

·         Artworks will be juried by the SMA Education staff and should be original and individually conceived by the students, rather than class projects. 

·         To submit your work, bring it to the Museum on November 12th or 13th between 1pm and 5pm with a completed entry card that clearly lists the artist’s first and last name, home phone number, parent email, grade, school, and, teacher’s name and email (if applicable). The entry cards should be attached to the back of the work. Works without fully completed entry cards attached will not be considered for the exhibition.