Loading Events

« All Events

Santa Fe Trail Days Art Competition

September 19 @ 8:00 am 5:00 pm

Join us in celebrating creativity and history during Santa Fe Trail Days! 

We welcome all visual art styles and skill levels—from students to professionals.

🖌️ Categories:  Fiber Art, Watercolor, Acrylic & Oil Painting, Sculpture, Collage, Pencil Drawings, Photography, and Historical Depictions

🏅 Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons awarded in each category 

🌟 “Best in Show” selected by our panel of judges

👩‍🎨 Who Can Enter: Students (Grades 6th–12th), Amateur Adults and Professional Artists

All paper-based artwork must be mounted, matted, or framed.

All entries will be displayed in the lobby at 

110 E. Broadway during Santa Fe Trail Days.

Winners announced Saturday at 10 a.m.

Check documents for a printable entry form—fill it out and drop it off to join in!
Drop off –

 📍 In person at the museum (Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
📧 Or email to: SHCHSmuseum@gmail.com

📦 Artwork Drop-Off & Pick-Up:

  • Drop off by: Wednesday,  September 16th
  • Pick up by: Saturday,  September 26th

To arrange drop-off or pick-up, call 660-537-4795.

Unclaimed artwork will be auctioned to benefit the HCHS Museum.

Need inspiration? Visit our museum—open Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


South Howard County Historical Society Museum 

110 E. Broadway, New Franklin, MO 65274
For more information call 660-537-4795 or 

Email: SHCHSmuseum@gmail.com

SHCHS Museum

6605374795