# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Thomas Hart Benton Youth Art Competition and Exhibition 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎨 Calling All Area Youth Artists! 🎨

The Neosho Arts Council is proud to present the Thomas Hart Benton Youth Art Competition & Exhibition, a celebration of creativity, talent, and imagination from our community’s young artists!

This competition is open to young artists across the area in two age divisions:

    Kids Division: Ages 8–12
    Teen Division: Ages 13–17

✨ Best of all — it’s FREE to enter! Each youth artist may submit up to three original works, and prizes will be awarded!

The exhibition will be on display at the Neosho National Fish Hatchery from September 25 through October 24.

🗓️ Entry Drop-Off and Registration:
September 19–24

🗓️ Entry Pick-Up:
October 24 at the closing reception
or October 25–30

📍 Drop-Off / Pick-Up Location:
Neosho National Fish Hatchery
McKinney St. / Hwy 86
Neosho, MO 64850

🕒 Neosho National Fish Hatchery Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

This competition is open to original 2D works only, including:
painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, pastels, charcoal, ink, and more.

Not accepted: photography, digital works, AI-generated works, giclees, high relief works, or 3D works.

For full details and the entry form, visit neoshoarts.net.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/neosho/thomas-hart-benton-youth-art-competition-and-exhibition-2026/200030510915135
- **Event Categories**: art, contests, exhibitions, fine-arts, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Neosho
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Neosho National Fish Hatchery
- **lat**: 36.865028254502
- **long**: -94.361004818339
- **full address**: Neosho National Fish Hatchery, 520 Park St,Neosho,MO,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Thomas Hart Benton Youth Art Competition and Exhibition 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Thomas Hart Benton Youth Art Competition and Exhibition 2026 takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Neosho National Fish Hatchery, 520 Park St,Neosho,MO,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Thomas Hart Benton Youth Art Competition and Exhibition 2026?
  - **A:** Thomas Hart Benton Youth Art Competition and Exhibition 2026 is organized by Neosho Arts Council.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Thomas Hart Benton Youth Art Competition and Exhibition 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Neosho, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Thomas Hart Benton Youth Art Competition and Exhibition 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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