SWCED 2026
Texas Statewide Conference for the Education of the Deaf
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Calling all K-12 Texas artists who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind!
Would you like your artwork to be featured on the cover of the 2026 SWCED Conference Program?
HERE'S HOW!
1. Create a piece of art using the theme, "Mission: POSSIBLE!" You can create with any medium: paint, pencil, pen, crayon, marker, paper, canvas, modeling clay, collage, photography, digital, etc.
2. The artwork must be vertical.
3. Take a picture of your work or scan your work. You can upload an image, PDF, JPEG, JPG, or Word document.
4. Complete and submit the form below.
5. If submitting more than one piece of artwork for consideration, please submit a separate Google form for each piece of art.
6. Any K-12 student who is deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deafblind can participate. The student does not need to be receiving special education services.
Prize: The winner will be featured on the 2026 SWCED Conference Program cover and receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card!
Question? Contact Anne Darr, 817-740-3698
Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
Registration opened on July 1, 2025.
Registration is capped at 600 participants.
Texas Association of Parents & Educators of the Deaf (TAPED)
TAPED Email: txswced@gmail.com