Poster Contest
Fair Housing Council of Oregon – 28th Annual Poster Contest
Calling All Young Artists!
The Fair Housing Council of Oregon invites students in grades 1 through 8 to participate in our 28th Annual Fair Housing Poster Contest. This year’s theme is:
“Community Includes All of Us”
We encourage students to create posters that reflect the spirit of fair housing and celebrate diverse communities. Artwork should highlight the importance of the Fair Housing Act and how it protects everyone’s right to live in a safe, welcoming neighborhood.
Poster Guidelines:
- Size: 8.5×11” white paper or poster board
- Orientation: Horizontal
- Medium: Crayons, colored pencils, magic markers, tempera paint, pastels, or chalk. No glue or glitter, please.
- Theme: “Community Includes All of Us”
- Diversity Encouraged: Posters that feature diverse communities and protected classes are strongly encouraged
- Poster ID: On the back of your submission, please include:
- Entrant’s name, grade, school or youth program
- Parent/guardian name, mailing address and phone number
- Short description of how you learned about the contest
Fair Housing Laws Protect Against Discrimination Based On: Race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, source of income, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and status as a domestic violence survivor.
Prizes & Recognition: Winning entries receive cash awards and the Grand Prize Winner will be showcased across Oregon!
Deadline: All entries must be received by mail no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 2, 2026. Please mail entries, our office is not open without an appointment.
Fair Housing Council of Oregon
1221 SW Yamhill St., Suite #305
Portland, OR 97205
Entries become property of the Fair Housing Council of Oregon and will not be returned. FHCO reserves the right to publish and/or display all work.
