Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced the launch of the 2025 Florida Space Art Contest.
Students in grades K–5 are encouraged to create an art piece inspired by the theme: Liftoff! Florida’s Spaceship of the Future. Two lucky grand prize winners, one selected from each group, will have their artwork launched into space on an upcoming mission and finalists will win two tickets to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Central Florida.
“I am thrilled to announce the launch of the Fourth Annual Lieutenant Governor’s Space Art Contest,” said Republican Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez. “Over the last three years, Florida’s students have shown their overwhelming support and excitement for space through this art contest. This year’s theme gives students creative control to engineer the spaceship of tomorrow. Florida’s rich history of rocket ships and astronauts helped put the first man on the moon, and in the near future, we’ll see others travel to deep space and one day land on Mars. Florida serves as the launch capital of the world, and we are seeing rockets launch at an incredible rate. I am excited to see the innovative and futuristic designs our young artists will bring to life.”
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez’s Space Art Contest is open to all K–5 grade students in Florida. Each student will submit an original, two-dimensional artwork based on this year’s theme. Submissions will be broken down into two categories: K–2 and 3–5.
Student contest rules and guidelines can be found online.
Submit artwork to the address below:
Space Florida
ATTN: Space Art Contest
505 Odyssey Way, Suite 300
Exploration Park, Florida 32953
All entries must be received by 5:00pm on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Six art pieces from each group (12 total) will be selected as finalists. Finalists will win two tickets to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Two lucky grand prize winners, one selected from each group, will have their artwork launched into space on an upcoming mission.
“The Florida Space Art Contest has become an inspiring tradition, celebrating the creativity and talent of Florida’s students as they envision the future of space,” said Rob Long, president and CEO of Space Florida. “This year, we’re inviting students to design the spacecraft that could one day journey to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. I’m excited to see how our young artists bring their visions to life, showcasing not only their imagination but Florida’s leading role in space.”
“The space industry has played a large role in the success of our state, and it is important for students to learn about the history of space exploration,” said Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. “I encourage all students to participate in the Space Art Contest.”
