How to Submit Artwork

The K-12 artwork, artist statement, and the Artwork Competition General Release Submission Form can be submitted either electronically or by mail.

The 14th Annual Art Competition Deadline is January 9, 2026.

If you would like to submit artwork and artist statements through the mail, please complete an Artwork Competition General Release Submission Form and attach it to the back of the poster along with your artist statement. This year’s competition deadline is January 9, 2026.

For hard copy entries, please mail to:

Attn: Shanna Rose Thompson - Cool Science
University of Massachusetts Lowell
1499 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851

Shanna Rose Thompson, ED.D., Project Manager

Center for Program Evaluation - School of Education 

Physical Address:
820 Broadway Street
Lowell, MA 01854 

Mailing Address:
University of Massachusetts Lowell
1499 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851

Phone Number: 978-934-4641 
Email: CoolScience@uml.edu 
or Shanna_Thompson@uml.edu