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🎨 ARTLanders Art Competition

🎨 ARTLanders Art Competition
Entry Deadline Wednesday, February 4th

🎨 ARTLanders Art Competition

Calling all local artists!

The Iowa Heartlanders are proud to launch the ARTLanders Art Competition, celebrating creativity, community, and Heartlanders hockey.
Local artists are invited to create an original Iowa Heartlanders–themed artwork using the art medium of choice. This is your chance to showcase your talent, engage with fans, and compete for an unforgettable prize package.

How To Enter

  • Create: Design an original Iowa Heartlanders–themed art piece using the art medium of choice, 
  • Submit: Upload a photo of your artwork by February 4, 2026. One submission per person.
  • Online Voting: Fans vote on social media for the Top 5 pieces from February 5–11, 2026
  • Game Night Display: Top 5 artworks will be displayed at the ARTLanders Game on February 14, 2026
  • Final Voting: In-arena voting continues until the end of the 2nd period
  • 🏆 Winner Announced Live: The winning artist will be announced in-game during the 3rd period

Winner Receives

  • (2) 2026–27 Iowa Heartlanders Season Tickets
  • $100 Iowa Heartlanders Team Store Gift Card
  • Post-game photo on the ice with your artwork 

👉 Submit your artwork by February 4, 2026, at the link below. 

 

Enter Contest

The top (5) finalists will be required to attend the ARTLanders Game at Xtream Arena on 2/14/26 with puck drop at 7 PM. 

The top (5) finalists will receive (2) complimentary tickets to this game. Notifications will be sent on 2/12/26. 

Terms & Conditions

ARTLanders Art Competition – Eligibility & Official Rules 
Artist Eligibility
  • Open to local artists ages 18 and older
  • Artists must live within a reasonable distance of Iowa Heartlanders territory
  • One (1) entry per artist
  • Artwork must be original and created specifically for this competition
  • Collaborative pieces are allowed, but will count as one entry and prizes will be awarded to the group collectively
Artwork Requirements
  • Artwork must be Iowa Heartlanders–themed
  • Artwork may be created using any art medium (painting, drawing, digital art, sculpture, photography, mixed media, etc.)
  • Artwork must be appropriate for family-friendly public display
  • No copyrighted logos, images, or characters may be used unless owned by or officially provided by the Iowa Heartlanders
  • Submissions may not include offensive, political, or explicit content
Submission Details
  • Artists must submit a clear photo of their completed artwork by February 4, 2026
  • Submission photos must be uploaded through the official submission link
  • Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted
  • Physical artwork is not required at the time of submission, but must be available for display if selected as a finalist
Judging & Voting
  • Iowa Heartlanders staff will select the Top 5 finalists from all eligible submissions, along with social media voting
  • Online fan voting will take place on Iowa Heartlanders social media channels from February 5–11, 2026
  • Final in-arena voting will continue through the end of the 2nd period of the ARTLanders game on February 14, 2026
  • The winner will be determined by a combination of fan voting and Iowa Heartlanders review
  • All voting results are final
Artwork Display & Ownership
Finalists must be able to deliver their artwork to Xtream Arena prior to the ARTLanders game on February 14, 2026
Artists retain ownership of their artwork
By entering, artists grant the Iowa Heartlanders permission to photograph, display, and promote submitted artwork for marketing and promotional purposes, with artist credit when possible
Prizes
One (1) winning artist will receive:
  • (2) 2026–27 Iowa Heartlanders Season Tickets
  • $100 Iowa Heartlanders Team Store Gift Card
  • Post-game photo on the ice with their artwork
Prizes are non-transferable and have no cash value
Additional Rules
The Iowa Heartlanders reserve the right to disqualify any entry that does not meet eligibility or content requirements
The Iowa Heartlanders reserve the right to modify or cancel the competition at any time
Participation constitutes full agreement to all official rules and decisions