The Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund is proud to announce that we are holding an annual art contest for anyone attending school who has lost a family member to substance abuse or substance abuse contributed to their passing.

We hope that this will allow these students to tap into the depths of grief and translate those feelings into creativity. Whether it’s through a painting, sculpture, drawing, or any other art medium, they can use their emotions as fuel to make something meaningful and cathartic.

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

Submissions will be accepted from June 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026. Winners will be announced September 20, 2026.

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