Competition Details

Competition Dates

March 5-6, 2026

History and Purpose

The West Coast Baptist Fine Arts Competition was started in 1995 to help students discover their gifts and develop their talent for the Lord. Our goal is to glorify Christ by providing an opportunity for students to compete in various areas. This competition also provides students a time to fellowship with other students in a Christ-honoring environment. The West Coast Baptist Fine Arts Competition has the potential to help your students develop a closer relationship with God and foster school spirit. Join the growing number of schools who are discovering this great tool to use in assisting students to reach their potential.

Eligibility of Schools & Contestants

To be eligible to participate in the West Coast Baptist Fine Arts Competition, each school must be affiliated with an independent, fundamental, Baptist church and pay the non-refundable registration fee applicable to its school size.

ElementaryGrades 4-6 (Students must be eight years old or older)
Junior HighGrades 7-8
Senior HighGrades 9-12

Competition Pricing

School Registration | December 31

Each school must register and pay the school registration fee online before you will be able to download the competition guidelines for the 2026 competition.

  • Schools bringing 1–20 Students | $75
  • Schools bringing 21–50 Students | $100
  • Schools bringing 51-100 Students | $140
  • Schools bringing 101 Students or more | $160

Judges Registration | Due by December 31

We need judges! Please help by registering your sponsors for judging by December 31. We want each school to send a judge in each area of competition your students are competing in. This will help us to have fair and balanced judging panels for each area. We appreciate your help.

Student & Sponsor Registration | January 31

All registration includes meals. Payment must be received by January 31.

  • Student Registration | $50
  • Sponsor Meals | $35

*All sponsors must be registered online with your school. Schools must have at least one sponsor for every 10 students brought to competition.

Competition Entries

Deadline January 31

There will be a $35 charge per student addition or change requested after January 31. Please note that if students in grades 7 or 8 are competing with senior high in music group competition, this request must be submitted by email to wcbfac@lancasterbaptist.org. Elementary may only compete with elementary.

Each school is responsible for entering and reviewing each individual registration and competition entry before the deadline.

Competition Areas

Art

  • Acrylic Painting
  • Drawing
  • Monochromatic Drawing
  • Lettering
  • Polychromatic Drawing
  • Sculpture
  • Watercolor

Photography

  • Action
  • Animals/Human Portrait
  • Architecture/Landscape
  • Still Life/Macro

Academics

  • Advanced Math
  • Algebra/Geometry
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • English
  • Home Economics
  • Jr. High Keyboarding
  • Keyboarding
  • Physics
  • Political Science/Economics
  • Spelling Bee
  • US History/Geography
  • World History/Geography

Bible

  • Bible Memory
  • Bible Preaching
  • Bible Quizzing
  • Bible Teaching
  • Bible Testing

Culinary Art

  • Bread
  • Cookies
  • Cupcakes
  • Tablescapes

Music

  • Choir
  • Instrumental Brass
  • Instrumental Duet
  • Instrumental Strings
  • Instrumental Woodwinds
  • Large Ensemble
  • Small Ensemble
  • Sacred & Classical Piano
  • Piano Duet
  • Vocal Solo

Speech

  • Choric Speaking
  • Debate
  • Duet Acting
  • Dramatic or Religious Interpretation
  • Humorous Interpretation
  • Patriotic Interpretation
  • Poetry

Graphic Design

  • Church Tract Design
  • Photo Composition

Science Fair

  • Engineering Design Process
  • Scientific Method

Chess

  • Jr. High Chess
  • Sr. High Chess

Crafts

  • Needlework
  • Woodworking
  • Sewing

Bus Parking

Parking for buses is available on the east side of our campus. Please refer to the below map.