Mat-Su/Copper River District 4-H Program

4-H is a hands-on, learn-by-doing youth-development program for youth aged 5-18. Alaska 4-H is brought to you by UAF.

05/26/2026

🎨✨ CALLING ALL MAT-SU/COPPER RIVER 4-H ARTISTS! ✨🎨
The 2026 Alaska State Fair 4-H Exhibitor Guide Cover Art Contest is NOW OPEN!
🎡 Theme: “90 Years With You” 🎡
Help celebrate the Alaska State Fair’s 90th Anniversary through original artwork created by 4-H youth! Bonus points for artwork that gives a special nod to June Tull and the history of Alaska 4-H exhibits 💚

🖍 Any art medium welcome
🌈 COLOR submissions only
💻 Digital art allowed
🚫 No AI-generated artwork
📱 Smartphone photos work great!
📧 Submit entries to: [email protected]
⚠️ One email per entry
🗓 Deadline: June 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM

🎉 NEW THIS YEAR 🎉
Every eligible artwork submission earns a raffle entry for CASH PRIZES!
💵 5 raffle winners
💵 $40 each
💵 $200 total awarded

🏆 Featured artwork WILL appear throughout the 2026 Exhibitor Guide and may be used in promotional materials connected to the Mat-Su/Copper River District Volunteer Leaders’ Association.

🎂 Winners announced during the Pet Rock Show & Cake Contest on June 19!

(Youth do not need to be present to win.)
We can’t wait to see what you create! ✨