Sugar Skull Art Contest for Young Artists
Calling all young artists ages 5–18.
Create your own sugar skull artwork and be part of the 2026 Día de los Muertos Atlantic Festival in Saint John.
Artists can use any medium they choose. Bring your finished piece to the festival for display and judging, with prizes awarded in each age category.
Registration is $5 per artist.
Who Can Enter?
The contest is open to young artists in two age categories:
Young Artists: Ages 5–9
Older Artists: Ages 10–18
Prizes will be awarded in each category.
Create Your
Sugar Skull Artwork
Each registered artist will create their own 8" × 10" sugar skull artwork.
Artists may use any medium they choose and are responsible for providing their own canvas, paper and art supplies.
The artwork must be created by the registered young artist.
Bring Your
Artwork to the Festival
Finished artwork must be brought to:
Día de los Muertos Atlantic Canada
AREA 506, Saint John, New Brunswick
October 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Artwork will be displayed and judged during the festival.
Important
Prize Information
To be eligible to receive a prize, the registered artist must be present at the festival when the winners are announced.
If the artist is not present at the time of the awards, they will not be eligible to receive their prize.
Register for the Sugar Skull Art Contest
Reserve your artist’s spot below.
Sugar Skull Art Contest
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Register one young artist for the 2026 Sugar Skull Art Contest at Día de los Muertos Atlantic. Registration is $5. After payment, you’ll receive the link to complete the artist’s registration details.