2026 4-H Dog Artistic Expressions Contest

(Updated: March 11, 2026, 3:17 p.m.)
4-H Dog Contest

North Carolina youth are invited to show off their creativity and furry friends by participating in the fourth annual 4-H Dog Artistic Expression Competition.

Who: open to youth ages 5-18 (age categories: clovers, junior, intermediate and senior)

What: youth can submit up to one entry per category

Categories:

  • Crafts
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Poster
  • Photography
  • Digital Art (includes digitally enhanced photography)
  • Sewing
  • Mixed Media

When: Entries are due to the Buncombe County Extension office by May 1st at 5:00pm.

Rules:

  • Must be a 4-H member to participate
  • Read the rules here. Entries not following the rules will be disqualified.