The eSTEAM Art Contest is open to all students K-12 in Sumter, Lee, Clarendon, and Kershaw counties. Drawing, painting, and digital graphic arts submissions will be accepted and winners will be chosen from four age groups

• • K-2nd
  • 3rd-5th
  • Middle School
  • High School

Finalists for each age group will be selected from all submissions received by contest deadline, and voting for winners will take place the day of the festival.

Winners for each age group will receive recognition on our social media, a certificate, and a small prize, and their artwork will be posted on a billboard in their home county!

Students in both public and private schools as well as home schools can enter. Please submit your art to one of the following locations:

• • Online HERE
  • Your school
  • TheLINK, 10 E. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150
  • Sumter Gallery of Art, 200 Hasel St. Sumter, SC 29150

All art contest submissions are due September 20th.

2023 Art Contest Winners

Each winner’s art is showcased on a local billboard.

9th – 12th grade Winner

Nathaniel Davis

Scott’s Branch High School

9th – 12th grade, 2nd place

Yaira Rios Alejo

Manning High School

9th – 12th grade, 3rd place

Ava McKenzie

Manning High School