Scholarships & Awards
Each year, The Arc New York presents scholarships and awards to individuals pursuing degrees in special education, physical or occupational therapy, or a field related to intellectual or other developmental disabilities, and those who go above and beyond to improve this field.
2026 Art Competition
Ready, set, get creative! The online portal to submit artwork to The Arc New York 2026 Art Competition is now open! We welcome all artists supported by a Chapter to show off their creativity and talent in this year’s competition.
Artists may submit one piece of artwork and select one of three categories for their entry to be judged in: Abstract & Contemporary, Landscape & Realism, or Alternative & Mixed Mediums.
Submissions Due: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
