Children’s Art Contest
The Children’s Law Institute Children’s Art Contest is a state-wide art contest (with prizes) for children and young people whose lives have been touched by the Children’s Court system. This is in partnership with the State Bar of New Mexico Children’s Law Section.
The announcment and submission form is circulated in late summer/fall throughout the child welfare, behavioral health, and juvenile justice communities of New Mexico. Any youth or young person whose lives has been touched by the Children’s Court system can submit. All who entered are sent a special invitation to the Children’s Law Institute and winners are honored during the annual conference.
Contest Rules:
2023 Winning Art Piece

Art Contest Submissions
Submissions for the 2024 Children’s Art Contest will open in the Summer / Fall of 2023.
Contest Categories
- Art – any medium may be used
- Photography
- Writing
Contest Prizes
Prizes (1st, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention, & Special Category ) will be gift cards, which will be mailed to the winners.
Previous Award Winners
2023 Winner