The Delta Cultural Center will host a reception for the winners of the 2025 Arkansas Blues Heritage Youth Art Competition on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the DCC Depot. This event will begin at 5 p.m. The DCC Depot is located at 41 Missouri Street in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. 

The annual Arkansas Blues Heritage Youth Art Competition recognizes young artists from around the delta as they compete in three divisions. Those divisions are K - 5th grade, 6th - 9th grade, and 10th - 12th grade. At the start of the school year, art teachers from around our region were provided with guidelines and subject matter for the contest. Those students interested in participating then completed their artwork, and it was sent to the Delta Cultural Center. Once all the artwork was in, independent judges graded the artwork and chose the winners. 

Winners in each division will receive monetary awards and certificates. They will also have their artwork framed and exhibited at the DCC Depot until 2026. Teachers of those winners will also be recognized and awarded. Thank you to the sponsors who make this event happen. 

For more information, please call 870-338-4350 or email at [email protected].