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• K–2
• Grades 3–5
• Grades 6–8
Winning designs will be featured during commemorative activities celebrating America’s 250^th anniversary in 2026, such as the Great American State Fair, the Second Lady’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, and other Office of the Second Lady and NEA events. Each winning student, accompanied by a parent or guardian, will also be invited to Washington, DC, in summer 2026 to participate in a series of celebratory events.
Applications must be submitted through the NEA’s website https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/celebrating-americas-250th-anniversary/bookmark-design-challenge
before Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Please visit the NEA’s website for additional details, including full guidelines and FAQs. Questions about the Bookmark Design Challenge may be directed to .
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Distributed on February 17th, 2026.
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Looks like it may be working again now.
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White House Press Pool Reports @WHPressPool - In-Town Pool Report #1: South Lawn arrival & lid 🚁
Marine One landed on the South Lawn at 8:53pm.