Entries are now being accepted for the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival’s 2026 Student Art Contest. Open to all students in grades K-6 who live in Richardson or attend an RISD school, the annual contest features a display of the winning artwork in the Eisemann Center throughout the festival weekend, May 15-17. This year’s theme is “Flower Power Pop Art!” Winners in all age categories will receive a ribbon and two tickets to the festival.   

To enter, print off an official form (see link below) or pick up one from an RISD art teacher. Use markers, pencils, crayons or paint to create an artwork based on the theme on a piece of 12” square posterboard available at the locations listed on the form, and be sure to secure the form to the back of the entry. Deadline to enter is Thursday, April 9.  

Website: WF! Student Art Contest