The Florida Department of Education has announced the upcoming 2027 Art in the Capitol Competition.

This voluntary statewide visual arts competition is for all Florida public schools, charter schools, private schools and home education students in grades 6 through 8.   Charter school students are invited to participate. If your school is interested in entering the competition, FCPCS recommends you contact your district charter school liaison to confirm the dates below.

Fall 2026 – Districts hold annual Art in the Capitol Competition for all students in grades 6-8. January 1, 2027 – Each district’s winning selection of student artwork is given to legislator of the legislative district in which the student resides prior to or on this date.
March 2, 2027 – Start of the 2027 Legislative Session and opening date of exhibit at the Capitol. April 30, 2027 – Last day of the 2027 Legislative Session; legislator will return winning submission to the student after this date. 

To learn more, including submission requirements and deadlines, please view the Department’s September 18, 2026, memo.  

Each winning submission will be given to the student’s respective legislators no later than January 1, 2027.

For more information, please contact David Pletincks, Florida Department of Education’s Fine Arts Specialist, at David.Pletincks@fldoe.org