Fine Arts Rulebook
Download the 2026 Fine Arts Rulebook below
Theme
The theme of Summit 2026 is Identity
Theme Verse
verse
Reference
We ask all of our participants to prepare their competition pieces centered on this theme verse. You will find a list of more verses in the download files below.
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Fine Arts competitions include:
- Music Division (Piano, Vocal Solo, Vocal Ensemble, Instrumental Solo, Instrumental Ensemble)
- Biblical Presentation Division (Bible Message, Drama/Skit)
- Expressive Arts Division
- Visual Arts Division
- Creative Writing Division
Download the Fine Arts Piece Suggestion List below.
Judges Choice
Select submissions from various categories will be invited to participate during the opening and closing sessions. Invitations will be issued in advance of Summit so students can adequately prepare. An invitation to participate in Judges Choice does not imply winning a Scholarship Award.
Scholarship Awards
The winner of each division will be presented with a $500 scholarship. The winner will be announced at the closing ceremony on Saturday evening. Winners must be present in order to receive the scholarship.
Scholarship Contacts
- For Summit 2018 to present, contact Summit Scholarships
- For Awana Summit 2017 and previous years, contact Awana Scholarships
Submission Deadline
Creative Writing submissions must be received by February 26, 2026. Include the Fine Arts Submission Cover Sheet with your submission. Include the Fine Arts Submission Cover Sheet with your submission.
T-Shirt design submission deadline: January 20, 2026 @ 11:58pm PST
Submit materials to the Summit Fine Arts Venue Leader.
Fees
See the fees page
The initial fee covers up to two entries per student. There is an additional fee for each additional entry. A participant is allowed 1 entry per division.
Downloads
- Summit 2026 Fine Arts Rule Book
- Summit 2026 Theme and Verses
- Fine Arts Contest Piece Suggestions
- Summit 2026 T-Shirt Guidelines
- Summit 2026 Cover Sheet
Summit Fine Arts Venue Leader
Please check back often as information may be added or updated.