Artwork Design Contest

Your artwork could go on an ocean adventure aboard Exploration Vessel Nautilus!

Students ages five to eighteen (5-18) can submit artwork to be considered for the official Nautilus Expedition Season Stickers and Patch. The official patch and season stickers will be worn and displayed by members of the Corps of Exploration during our annual exploration cruises and represent the expedition season for the team.

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Ocean Exploration Trust

The 2027 Art Design Contest is now OPEN! Please read the Official Rules, use the Entry Form and submit your designs to our online submission form. Deadline is November 20, 2026.

Challenge: Exploration can mean many things: discovery, learning, curiosity, teamwork, or all of the above! Ahead of the 2027 expedition season across the Pacific, we’re asking YOU to imagine and create a mission design that represents the spirit of exploration in the deep ocean for the team on Exploration Vessel Nautilus. Whether you're inspired by amazing sea creatures, innovative underwater technologies, or the many different people who make exploration possible, show us your vision of what it means to boldly go where few have gone before to understand the planet.