February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a national effort focused on advocacy and education to prevent dating violence before it starts. In recognition, we host the What is Love? Art Contest!

 

Submissions are closed for 2026! 

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Entries can be submitted into five categories:

• 2D Art – painting, graphite art (pencil drawing), graphic design, or digital

• Video, Music, and/or Performance: song, dance, or short film (max. 3 min.)

• Spoken and/or Written Word: poem, short story, short essay

• Mixed media – pottery, sculpture, graphic design, architecture, or digital 

• Photography

 

Cash Prizes

Cash prizes - awarded in the form of a check, VISA gift card, or Zelle payment - will be awarded to the Top 3 entries in each category.

• $100 - Top Entry

• $50 - Second Runner-up

• $50 Third Runner-up
   

Artists may submit more than one piece in the various categories. Music used in any contest submissions must be Royalty-free.

If you have any questions or want additional information, please contact Lindsay at lindsayp@violencefreeiowa.org​