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Super Heroes Assemble!
Alley Gallery Art Contest
Calling all artists—your mission: assemble your creativity!
Olde Town Covington invites artists of all ages to participate in the Super Heroes Assemble! Alley Gallery Art Contest. Create an original, handmade piece of superhero-inspired artwork for a special community exhibit at The Alley Gallery in Downtown Covington.
Official contest poster — entries due November 12, 2026
Who Can Enter?
The contest is open to artists of all ages. Every hero has a category — find yours below.
Elementary
Grades K–5
Middle & High School
Grades 6–12
Adult
Ages 18+
Artwork Requirements
All submitted artwork must meet the following requirements.
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Artwork must be drawn, painted, or otherwise created by hand.
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Artwork must be original work created by the entrant.
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Artwork must be family-friendly and appropriate for public display.
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Maximum artwork size: 16" × 20"
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No digital or AI-generated artwork.
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No photography or mixed-media pieces.
Let your imagination be your superpower!
Awards
Prizes will be awarded in the following categories.
Important Dates
Mark your calendar, hero — here's the mission timeline.
November 12, 2026
Entries Due
Submit your handmade superhero artwork by this date.
November 20 – end of December
Artwork on Display
All entries exhibit at The Alley Gallery for the community to enjoy.
December 1–15
People's Choice Voting
Visit the gallery and vote for your favorite piece.
December 18
Winners Announced
Prize winners are revealed across every category.
Think You Have What It Takes to Create Something Super?
Grab your pencils, paintbrushes, markers, or pastels and show us your superpower!
Enter Below
Important Dates
Entries Due: November 12, 2026
Artwork on Display: November 20 through the end of December
People's Choice Voting: December 1–15
Winners Announced: December 18