CONGRATULATIONS
2026 KATE SASSO MEMORIAL ART CONTEST WINNERS‍! ‍

In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this year’s theme was "America the Beautiful".

1st Place
“Field of Freedom”
Aurora Schwartz - Radburn Elementary

2nd Place
“Our Diverse Country”
Ananya Nambi - Ridge Elementary

3rd Place
“Zion National Park”
Aoi Yoshida - Hawes Elementary

Honorable Mention
“Miracle On Ice”
Brooks Hartley - Ridge Elementary

Honorable Mention
“Flying Free”
Isabelle Triolo - Central Elementary

All artwork submissions are currently displayed in the Ridgewood Library Children’s Room for public viewing through the month of March.

Note: please do not take down your artwork to bring home until the Awards Presentation at the end of the month. Submitted artwork will be returned to the child’s school in April via their respective ARTPOP Rep.

The 2026 Kate Sasso Memorial Art Contest

ARTPOP is thrilled to announce the launch of our annual event for 4th graders in ARTPOP schools.

Held each year in February, this art contest is in honor of one of our long-time active contributors who passed away.

  • The contest is open to all 4th graders at participating ARTPOP member schools.

  • Each year submissions must fit the chosen theme for that year. This year's theme is in commemoration and celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 - "America the Beautiful".

  • All entries will be on display at the Ridgewood library in March.

  • Prizes are rewarded to the winners. Previous prizes have included Art Classes at the Ridgewood Art Institute and gift certificates at Blick Art Supply Store.

February 2-26, 2026 - Contest Submission Dates

  • A collection box will be available at the Midland Park Library to submit your entry.

  • All entries must include an completed entry form attached to artwork.

  • Please read the Official Rules for entry.

Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 at 5pm - Deadline for Entries!

March 2, 2026 - Judging

Winners will be notified in March.

All artwork submissions will be available for public viewing in the Ridgewood Library Children's Room throughout the month of March. Submitted artwork will be returned to the child’s school in April via their respective ARTPOP Rep.

Prizes -

1st Place:  $100 Blick Gift Certificate & Ridgewood Art Institute Gift Certificate for 3 free classes

2nd Place:   $75 Blick Gift Certificate & Ridgewood Art Institute Gift Certificate for 2 free classes

3rd Place:   $50 Blick Gift Certificate & Ridgewood Art Institute Gift Certificate for 1 free class

Honorable Mention: $25 Blick Gift Certificate

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