"Respect Life" Art, Essay and Poetry Contest

This competition allows students in grades 4-12 to express their commitment to LIFE through art, essay, and poetry, using a Biblical theme.

Cash prizes, certificates, and ribbons are awarded to winners at a beautiful award ceremony.

The competition attracts thousands of students from Northeast Ohio each year.

Thirteen art entries are featured in our stunning LifeWorks Ohio Calendar.

2026 Theme:

"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another..."
1 Peter 4:10
For Students in Grades 4-12

Last year we had 23 schools participating,
over 1,100 entries!

2026 Contest Rules

Grades 4-6   Grades 7-8   High School  

Enter now! Cash prizes will be awarded!
Postmark Deadlines:

    Grades 4-6   2/20/2026
    Grades 7-8   2/20/2026
   High School   2/27/2026