This event is an immersive art experience designed to highlight the incredible talents and abilities of individuals with additional needs. While there is an optional art contest as part of the Celebration of Creation, participation in the contest is entirely up to you. Whether you choose to compete or not, you’ll still have the opportunity to display your artwork at the Naples Botanical Garden and enjoy the chance to win fantastic prizes. It’s more than a competition—it’s a fun and engaging celebration of creativity that brings EVERYONE together!
At ANI, we use the theme of Nature because it not only inspires creativity but also fosters a deep connection with the world around us—something particularly meaningful for individuals with additional needs. Both art and being in nature offer powerful ways to express oneself, enhance well-being, and build confidence. This theme invites artists to explore the outdoors and reflect on subjects such as animals, landscapes, seascapes, celestial skies, flora, and fauna. We welcome interpretations in all forms—whether representative, abstract, or conceptual—using mediums like painting, drawing, fiber art, photography, sculpture, or collage. Through this blend of art and nature, we aim to create a space where creativity flourishes, and individuals can express their unique perspectives.
To exhibit your artwork at the “Celebration of Creation” reception at Naples Botanical Garden, we are arranging a drop-off day (date to be announced). Families dropping off their artwork will receive complimentary admission to the Garden, providing an opportunity to explore its beauty.
We are eagerly anticipating a wonderful celebration of art and creativity at the Naples Botanical Garden!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Naples Botanical Garden for partnering with Additional Needs, Inc. to host the 2024-2025 Art Contest Reception and Awards Ceremony. This free event will showcase artworks from five different age groups, ranging from Kindergarten to adults with additional needs.
Registration Begins
Entry Deadline
Public Voting
Finalists Announced
Winners Announced At The Reception
The artist retains all copyrights to their artwork without exception.
This online Juried Art Competition is open to individuals with additional needs of all ages. If your child is younger than 5 years old enter in the K-2 age group.
There is no restriction on entering art that has been entered into previous competitions.
No artwork needs to be physically shipped. These will be showcased as online exhibits on a profile we create for the artists. If you encounter any problems submitting your entry or have a contest related question please contact our support team using our website contact form located at additionalneeds.info/contact
Your artwork image submission will be best represented at 1280 x 720 pixels (dimensions). Our system will accept images under 5 megabytes in file size. Please note that the quality of the images submitted will play a role in the judging process. It is best if the images submitted are no smaller than 600 pixels on any one side. The following image file formats are acceptable: jpg, jpeg, or png.
You must be the original creator of the art with some assistance and image file you or your approved representative submit to the competition. Your art must be your own original concept and not a copy of anyone else’s copyrighted material. (If your image infringes upon another’s copyright it will be disqualified.) Upon submitting your work, to this competition, you are solely responsible for any infringement on copyrighted materials. We reserve the right to request proof that your entry is your original artwork created solely by you and/or your caregiver. Non-compliance to this rule will be a disqualification of your entry.
By entering this art competition, you are granting us a non-exclusive perpetual license to reproduce images of your artwork on our website Additionalneeds.info and in our newsletters, promotional materials, and in the marketing of the art competitions to the general public. Artworks will not be used for any other purpose than that which is stated here. All winning entries will be displayed on our Additional Needs, Inc. website. Each entry becomes part of the public, historical / archival online contest catalog. It can be removed at a later date upon request by contacting us through our online contact form located at additionalneeds.info/contact/ or by letter P.O. Box 110124 Naples, FL. 34108.
The artists that win via the judges in each category will receive $100.
Artworks may be submitted up until midnight Eastern Standard Time on December 31st, 2023. No artworks can be accepted past this posted deadline.
Winners shall be solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes and if required will complete an IRS form W-9. Sponsor reserves the right to withhold prizes until completed form W-9 is received..
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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors for their support:
We are actively seeking sponsors to support this event and provide more prizes. If you’re interested, please click here to register as a sponsor.
