Racing Museum Accepting Student Art Submissions

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is currently accepting submissions for its annual student art exhibition. Students in grades 3 through 12 are encouraged to apply.

One piece of artwork from grades 3-7 and one piece of artwork from grades 8-12 will be selected as “Best in Show” and featured on the museum’s website. The two winning students will receive a slate of prizes. Additionally, the 8-12 winner will have the opportunity to present their art to the winner of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Stakes at the Saratoga Race Course in August.

All artwork must be equine themed and all mediums are accepted.

The submission deadline for grades 3-7 is Feb. 23, and the deadline for grades 8-12 is Mar. 30.

The exhibitions will take place from Mar. 1 through 30 (grades 3-7) and Apr. 5 through May 4 (grades 8-12) in the museum’s Von Stade Gallery.

For more information or to access a submission form, visit www.racingmuseum.org/education/win-place-show-%E2%80%94-annual-student-art-exhibition-sponsored-new-york-state-thoroughbred.