Organizers announced the 2026 “Draw Your HeART” student art contest on their Facebook page Monday, tying the launch to Inspire Your Heart Art Day. The post invited student artists to submit work that explores “what donation means to you” and set a March 16 deadline for entries.
Entry instructions are available by scanning a QR code shown in the post or by visiting a shortened link provided by the organizers: https://bit.ly/3LVL72M. The Facebook post included the hashtag #Mississippi, indicating a connection to the state.
Student art contests like Draw Your HeART aim to encourage creativity, help young artists build portfolios and engage communities around a theme. Organizers often use such contests to raise awareness about causes, celebrate student work and provide educational opportunities, though specific prizes and eligibility details were not listed in the post.
Details remain limited in the announcement. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."
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