America 250 Essay Contest & Art Contest

America 250 logo with Utah Santaquin City branding on a blue background.

Celebrate America 250 with Us!

We’re excited to announce two special contests in honor of America’s 250th anniversary—and we want YOU to be part of it!

Art Contest

Essay Contest

Both contests share the same meaningful theme: “What Freedom Means to Me”

This is your chance to get creative, share your perspective, and be part of a historic celebration!

How to Enter:

Complete a separate entry form for each contest you wish to participate in

Submit your artwork or essay by May 15th.

Essay Contest Entry Form

Art Contest Entry Form

Submit Entries:

Email: museum@santaquin.gov

Or drop off in person at the Santaquin Chieftain Museum

We can’t wait to see how our community expresses what freedom means to them. Let’s celebrate, reflect, and create together!