KCS AAPI Art Competition 2026 Application Form

KCS AAPI Art Competition Spring 2026 Application Form
Korean Community Services (KCS) is hosting its second annual AAPI Art Competition, open to 1st to 12th-grade students across New York State. This competition provides a unique opportunity for AAPI students to express their identity through art.

The theme for this year's competition is: "My Legacy, My Hope, My Future."

All submissions must be original, created entirely by the student without help from parents, friends, etc. The use of AI-generated content, fan art, traced or plagiarized work is strictly prohibited. KCS holds the right to withdraw and disqualify any applicants at any point in the competition should they violate these rules.

Please note: After submitting the online application, applicants must drop off the physical artwork at KCS Headquarters. This can be done either in person or via mail-in.

Online Submission deadline (Application Form): Friday, April 24th, 2026, by 5:00 PM (EST).

Artwork Submission Deadline (In-person or Mail): Friday, May 1st, 2026, by 5:00 PM (EST).

For more information on the deadline and submission process, please visit our website at www.kcsny.org/aapi-art-competition.

Questions/Need Assistance?
Email: education@kcsny.org
Phone: (718) 939-6137

About KCS
Korean Community Services (KCS) is a non-profit organization located in NY & NJ that has been serving the Korean and wider Asian community since 1973. For more information on what we do and the services we offer, please visit www.kcsny.org.

Eligibility Requirement
This competition is exclusively open to students of AAPI descent residing in New York State. Only applicants who meet this requirement may proceed with the application.
Are you of AAPI descent?*

YesNo
Do you reside in New York State?*

YesNo

Applicant Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Gender*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Name of School*
Example: Benjamin N. Cardozo High School
Current Grade*
Email*
education@kcsny.org
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian Email*
education@kcsny.org
How did you hear about this competition?*

Artwork

Tell us more about your artwork.
Is your artwork 2D?*

YesNo
What are the dimensions of your artwork?*
Example: 18 by 16 inches
What is the title of your 2D artwork?*
Example: Faces of My Community
Please describe your artwork in 2-3 sentences and how it relates to the theme for this year.*

0/50
Artwork Medium*
Materials used for your artwork.
Upload artist headshot*

Please provide a clear photo.
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Upload a picture of your artwork*

File name format: "FirstName_LastName_TitleOfArtwork"
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Artwork Submission Process
Artwork Submission Deadline: Friday, May 1st, 2026, by 5:00 PM (EST).

Applicants are welcome to submit their artwork in-person or by mail.

If you are submitting in-person, please drop off your physical artwork at:

KCS Headquarters
203-05 32nd Ave.
Bayside, NY 11361

Office hours are from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please note that submissions will not be accepted on weekends.

If you are submitting by mail, please address the mail to:

Korean Community Services (KCS)
ATTN: Education Department
203-05 32nd Ave.
Bayside, NY 11361

Note: KCS will not be held responsible for any damage or loss of artwork during transit. This includes artwork delivered before or after working hours.
Are you submitting your artwork in-person or by mail?*

In-personMail

Certification/Media Consent & Release/Liability

Please read carefully.
I certify that the information provided in this application is true and accurate. I confirm that the submitted artwork is my original creation. I understand that providing false information or submitting artwork that is not my own may result in disqualification from the KCS AAPI Art Competition.

I grant Korean Community Services (KCS) permission to display my artwork and use it for promotional purposes, including but not limited to the KCS AAPI Art Competition Showcase & Ceremony, online galleries, and marketing materials. I understand that KCS reserves the right to make minor grammatical or typographical corrections to my submitted materials, such as my artist statement or title of artwork, for clarity or consistency, while maintaining the integrity of my submission.

Media Consent & Release
I grant Korean Community Services (KCS) permission to photograph, record, and/or film me and my artwork during the KCS AAPI Art Competition and related events. These materials may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media, websites, printed materials, and other KCS publications. I understand that no financial compensation will be provided for the use of these materials.

Liability for Mail-In Submission Process
I understand that Korean Community Services (KCS) will not be held responsible for any damage or loss of artwork during transit. This includes artwork delivered before or after working hours. It is also my responsibility to ensure that my artwork arrives at or before the deadline of Friday, May 1st, 2026, by 5:00 PM (EST).

For participants under 18
I am the parent/guardian of the participant and grant consent for their participation and inclusion in media coverage, as stated above.

By signing below, I affirm that this statement is valid via electronic signature.
Electronic Signature*

Clear
Today's Date*
Unfortunately, you do not meet the requirements to participate in KCS' AAPI Art Competition.

This competition is open to only 1st to 12th-grade students of AAPI descent residing in NYS.

We encourage you to share this opportunity with family, friends, and classmates who meet the eligibility requirements.

Please continue to the next page.
Unfortunately, your artwork does not meet the requirements for KCS's AAPI Art Competition.

We only accept 2D artwork, not 3D artwork (ex sculptures).

Please continue to the next page.

Thank you for your interest in the KCS AAPI Art Competition.
Please remember to drop off your artwork, either in person or by mail, before the deadline of Friday, May 1st, 2026, by 5:00 PM (EST).
For more information on the deadline and submission process, please visit our website at kcsny.org/aapi-art-competition.
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KCS AAPI Art Competition Spring 2026 Application Form

Eligibility Requirement

Applicant Information

Artwork

Artwork Submission Process

Certification/Media Consent & Release/Liability