2-20-2025 4:49am

ART CONTEST PART

SUBMISSIONS

1/ST and The Maryland Jockey Club, Inc. proudly present The Art of Racing—a nationwide competition celebrating the spirit, power, and beauty of Thoroughbred racing and the historic Preakness Stakes, now in its landmark 150th year. The Art of Racing 2025 invites artists nationwide to submit their original, two-dimensional artwork from Thursday, January 30th, through Friday, March 14th. This competition honors the rich artistic legacy of Pimlico Race Course and The Preakness Stakes.

Artists of all levels can showcase their interpretations of Pimlico Race Course, the Preakness, or thoroughbred racing.

Art produced by artificial intelligence (AI), such as Midjourney, etc., will not be accepted for the competition.

Submit Entries

CONTEST TIMELINES

PHASE I	PHASE II	PHASE III	PHASE IV
ART SUBMISSION	PUBLIC VOTING	FINAL JUDGING	WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
January 30 - March 14 Submissions accepted up to 11:59 PM EST	March 15 - March 28 Public voting will close at 11:59 PM EST	APRIL 2	TUESDAY, APRIL 8	CONTEST RULES

PHASE I

PHASE II

PHASE III

PHASE IV

ART SUBMISSION

PUBLIC VOTING

FINAL JUDGING

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

January 30 - March 14

Submissions accepted up to 11:59 PM EST

March 15 - March 28

Public voting will close at 11:59 PM EST

APRIL 2

TUESDAY, APRIL 8

CONTEST RULES

GRAND PRIZE

WINNING ARTIST RECEIVES

$4,000

2 VIP INVITATIONS TO PREAKNESS 150

Artwork Reproduced into Merchandise with all proceeds benefitting:
Park Heights Renaissance*

*TBD/limited quantities*

ABOUT THE ART OF RACING

The Art of Racing—a nationwide art competition that has become a cherished tradition in celebrating Thoroughbred racing and the iconic Preakness Stakes. Since its inception four years ago, this competition has awarded $12,000 in prizes and attracted more than 500 artists of all ages who have shared their artistic interpretations of this historic sporting event. The competition showcases original, two-dimensional artwork to a global audience, connecting the artistry and athleticism that defines the Preakness Stakes. As the partners celebrate the historic 150th running of the Preakness Stakes, The Art of Racing continues to honor the rich artistic legacy of Pimlico Race Course while inspiring new generations of artists to capture the spirit, power, and beauty of Thoroughbred racing.