The 2027 Rainbow Connection Art Contest is Now Open
Entries Due Friday, November 13, 2026
Theme: “People Helping People”
Together with the Tuscarawas Arts Partnership, Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts, and Arts Center of Newcomerstown, Rainbow Connection announces its 2027 Telethon Art Contest. Each year, the contest celebrates the creativity and talent of Tuscarawas County’s young artists while raising funds to support the community’s disabled and disadvantaged and the schools and nonprofit organizations who aid them.
HOW TO ENTER
Open to all K - 12 students who live or attend school in Tuscarawas County
Turn-in original artwork on 8.5" x 11" paper to your school office, local library, or the Rainbow Connection office, 119 3rd St. NW, New Phila, OH 44663.
Write first and last name, grade, school district, and a parent’s phone number on the back.
Theme: People Helping People
PRIZES
Grand-prize winner has their artwork displayed on billboards throughout Tuscarawas County and at Rainbow Connection. They will also be given an art kit. Ten winners will have their photo featured on billboards and marketing materials. They will also receive a canvas of their design. All winners are invited to appear live on-air at the Sunday, March 14, 2027 telethon. Important dates are:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Deadline for students to turn-in artwork at school office, local library, or Rainbow Connection office.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
Winners notified by Rainbow Connection staff
JANUARY & FEBRUARY
Billboards featuring art contest winners appear around Tuscarawas County
SUNDAY, MARCH 14
Winners appear live on-air at the annual telethon
Rainbow Connection is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit health charity dedicated to assisting the disabled and disadvantaged residents of Tuscarawas County and the schools and nonprofit organizations that aid them. Learn more, donate, or apply for assistance at tuscrainbow.org
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