Federal Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest
Rated Advanced, An original waterfowl artwork contest connecting wildlife study with visual design. Eligible United States K–12 students enter through their state coordinator, with citizenship or residency conditions. The main challenge is combining identifiable bird anatomy, composition and a design that remains clear at stamp size.
Verified information
Competition details can change. Always confirm dates, eligibility and entry requirements on the official organiser's website.
Official website ↗Competition overview
Key information
School level
Kindergarten through Grade 12
Registration method
School or Individual
Competition stages
State judging followed by national judging of state Best of Show works.
Fee
Not yet announced by the organiser
Online / in-person
In-person
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
Not yet announced by the organiser
Registration closes
Not yet announced by the organiser
Competition starts
21 Apr 2026
Competition ends
21 Apr 2026
Editorial perspective
Our Take
2026 contest edition. The 2026-2027 stamp label is a product year, not a new contest edition. National judging was April 21; state submission dates vary.