Artistic Expression Nomination - Merit of Distinction Award

Nomination for the 2026 Merit of Distinction in Artistic Expression application

Please read the submission guidelines prior to nominating an artist for the 2026 Merit of Distinction in Artistic Expression Award

Merit of Distinction in Artistic Expression

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Award Category: Merit of Distinction in Literature for the following categories:

Optional: Indicate which award category you are interested in. If you are not interested in a specific category choose Art - General. If you choose a category, be sure to select a category that applies to the appropriate genre of art for your work. If you do not see your genre, select "Other" and complete the "Other field" on the form. If you have chosen a specific category (for example, Expressionist Art) and you are the winner, you would receive a "Merit of Distinction in Expressionist Art." If a general category is selected and you are the winner, you would receive a "Merit of Distinction in Artistic Expression."

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Video Submission: Youtube Video of Artwork (if applicable)

Only links to YouTube will be accepted. Submission must be unlisted and not available to the public.

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Photos of artwork must have professional quality and proper lighting. In lieu of uploading a photo you may send us unlisted link to the submission as a video on Youtube.