B A T T L E O F T H E T E A L

Teal Art
Showcase

A free K-12 art platform where young creators submit visual or performing pieces, fostering self-expression, community connection, and emotional wellness through creativity.

S11 Application

Available starting: December 18, 2025

Prizes

Terms & Conditions

Last updated Fall '25.

iN Education’s Art Programming & Activities are made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

S11 Art Showcase: Call For K-12 Artists

Application opens:

December 18, 2025

Application closes:

March 31, 2026

Adjudication panel review:

TBD

Winners announcement:

End of May, 2026

Our Why:

We built this platform for you — a space to express yourself through art, connect with others, and share what matters to you. Creating art can help you process emotions, build confidence, and feel more connected. And bonus: creativity is a superpower that today’s world really values.

Application:

Each student can submit one application per category. The two showcase categories are visual (to include media arts) and performing arts.

Application preview:

A preview of the S11 application, including guidelines and tips, will be available soon.
Online Gallery

Visit the official online gallery to peruse a gallery of awardees, the collection of visual and performing arts expressions, and more!

S10 Winners

Congratulations To S10 Winners

Elementary Division

Visual Arts Category: Grayson B. – “My Aunt’s Backyard in North Carolina”

Performing Arts Category: Meredith B. – Ice Skating Performance

Visual Arts Category: Eunice Ch. – “Missing Piece”
Performing Arts Category: Gabriela C. – “Cruella”
Visual Arts Category: Aubrey S. – “What me do I need”
Performing Arts Category: Alan R. – “Haydn’s Piano Sonata No. 49”
Best in Show: Grayson B. – “My Aunt’s Backyard in North Carolina”
Founder’s Pick: Samantha B. – “School Nights” by Chappell Roan
TEAL Educator Award: Peyton Young, Akron Public Schools
Our Partners

PAST AND PRESENT
ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERS

Through the support of our incredible partners, we continue to inspire, educate, and empower young minds to achieve their fullest potential.