OAR thanks all the participants in this year’s Youth Art Contest. We received submissions from 100 talented artists representing 22 states and four countries, each offering a unique interpretation of the theme, Courage. Every piece reflected creativity, thoughtfulness, and a meaningful connection to the theme, and we were truly inspired by the remarkable talent shared with us.
We also want to thank our esteemed panel of judges for their time and dedication in selecting this year’s winners:
Williams, one of our returning judges, shared his appreciation: “Thank you all for having the courage to submit your wonderful artwork. So many of you put deep thought into the theme, and you should be very proud. You are all incredibly talented artists. I hope you continue to create and express yourselves. It is so important to make your voices heard, especially through your art.”
His message captures the spirit of this contest, celebrating self-expression, imagination, and the power of art to illuminate personal experiences.
With that in mind, we are pleased to announce the winners of OAR’s 2026 Youth Art Contest!
Dragon Within by Charlotte P.
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!
Be sure to visit the Art Contest page to see each winning entry. You can also send a donation e-card all year long featuring the artwork of the winners.
If you have suggestions for next year’s theme, please send them to info @ researchautism.org. Thank you again to this year’s artists and judges. We look forward to building on this year’s success and to launching next year’s art contest.
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