2026 LMM Fund Art Contest – Last Day To Apply

On By Danielle Olson

Today is the last day to apply for our 2026 Art Contest! Submissions will be accepted until 11:50pm PST tonight. Winners will be announced September 20, 2026 on our 11th anniversary.

Three prizes will be awarded: 1st Place $500; 2nd Place $350; 3rd Place $150

Application and submission criteria: 2026 The LMM Fund Art Contest

ART CONTEST CRITERIA

  1. Applications and supporting materials must be received before the application deadline to ensure processing. The winner will be notified by email and the funds will be sent to the address noted on the application. Email submission materials to info.theLMMFund@gmail.com
  2. Applicants must personally create the art and the subject of the art must be created by the artist. This is not a photography contest.
  3. All art mediums are acceptable except Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated art and photography
  4. Submission documents can be sent by the student or a parent/guardian. Emailed to info.theLMMFund@gmail.com
  5. Open to all ages who are attending school in the United States and Canada
  6. Open to students attending public schools, private schools, home schools, colleges, universities, or trade schools.
  7. Please do not enter art from copyrighted sources
  8. No nudity, profanity, or graphic violence. Artwork that includes this will be disqualified.
  9. Applicants must have had an immediate family member who passed away or suffered from substance abuse. (Completed Cause of Death/Substance Abuse Form must be signed to be considered)
  10. The art piece must incorporate the Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund’s logo in some way. (Logo below)
  11. A digital photograph of the artwork must be submitted.
    1. Use a high resolution camera to take the photo (Minimum resolution 300 dpi)
    2. Use a white or dark background
    3. Ensure there is enough lighting and no shadows or glare
    4. Take the photo as straight and still as possible to prevent distortion
    5. Check your image for blurriness and make sure it’s clear
  12. Only one piece will be accepted per applicant
  13. Previous applicants can apply again, but previous winners do not qualify.
  14. Completed submissions should be sent to info.thelmmfund@gmail.com

3 Months Left To Apply For Spring 2027 Scholarship

On By Danielle Olson

There are 3 months left to apply for the Spring 2027 Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund Scholarship. We are offering three scholarship awards. 1st Place $1,000; 2nd Place $500; and 3rd Place $250.

The deadline to submit the application and supporting materials is November 30, 2026. We look forward to receiving submissions and hearing your stories.

Spring 2027 Scholarship Application

If you know anyone who would qualify for this scholarship please point them in our direction.  Click here for the scholarship criteria.

We proudly offer educational scholarships to students who have lost a parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling, child, or spouse to substance abuse. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.