Art Contest

As the City of Placentia prepares to celebrate its Centennial in 2026, the community is invited to take part in a special opportunity to honor our history, people, and future through creativity.

The Centennial Art Contest invites artists of all ages to create original pieces inspired by the theme “100 Years of Placentia.” Artwork should reflect the unique stories, cultural heritage, milestones, and vision that make Placentia such a vibrant community.

Who Can Participate

The contest is open to:

• Placentia residents, or
• Students attending a school within the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. 

Artists will compete in three age divisions:

• Ages 5–12
• Ages 13–18
• Ages 18+ 

Important Dates

• Contest Opens: February 5, 2026
• Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
• Judging Period: March 17 – April 9
• Winners Notified: Week of April 20 

Submission Details

Entries will be initially reviewed via photo submission (JPG or PNG format, 300 DPI minimum). Selected artwork will later be displayed as part of the Centennial celebration. 

Artwork categories include:

• Painting
• Photography
• Recycled Art 

Applications will need to be submitted at the Community Services Department (401 E. Chapman Ave. Placentia, Ca 92870) or emailed to communityservices@placentia.org.

Honoring Our Past, Inspiring Our Future

This contest is more than an art competition; it’s a chance to tell Placentia’s story through the eyes of our community. From historic landmarks and citrus roots to present-day pride and future aspirations, each piece will help commemorate 100 years of incorporation in a meaningful and lasting way.

Whether you’re an emerging young artist or a seasoned creative, we encourage you to participate and be part of this once-in-a-century celebration.

View the full contest details and application information or contact the Community Services Department at (714) 993-8232.