The Friends of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial are excited to announce the second annual FOMA Art Contest! Entries will be accepted from June 15 – July 15, 2026. There's a new twist – we now have two entry categories: over 18 and under 18. (Read the rules, guidelines & prizes here)
This art contest is intended to provide a creative outlet that will help support Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) in this time of unpredictability. The arts have always been a place to feel, to reflect, to celebrate, or simply immerse yourself in beauty. When so many of our natural spaces and their guardians are devalued, taking the time to create art that highlights them lends support and recognizes the immense importance of these places and people.
This contest is an invitation to celebrate and support Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) through art. Whether inspired by its wildlife, history, culture, or landscapes, your creativity helps shine a light on one of the most remote and important wildlife refuges in the world. At a time when many natural spaces and their protectors face growing challenges, art is a meaningful way to show connection, appreciation, and support.
Selected artwork will be shared with the Friends of Midway Atoll community and may also appear on store items. All revenue helps to fund refuge conservation efforts. Every participant will receive a free one-year Friends of Midway Atoll membership, which includes first access to events, new store releases and monthly newsletters. Artists of all ages, both within and outside the U.S., are encouraged to participate and share this Art Contest with others.