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We are excited to announce the 4th annual Muslim Artists of NC Student Art Competition (MANC SAC) to be held on April 18th inshaAllah! The purpose of MANC SAC is to encourage students to embrace their God-given artistic gifts and creativity use their talents to connect with others and share their unique perspectives.&nbsp; WHO CAN APPLYApplicants must be between the ages of 5-14 years (KG to 8th grade). High School students and encouraged to join the MIST competition @mistcarolina REGISTRATION&nbsp;Deadline: April 5th, 2026 by midnight (no exceptions) &nbsp; &nbsp;Registration LinkFee:&nbsp;$5 ($10 after April 5th)&nbsp; SUBMITTING ARTWORKOnline submission deadline: April 16th, 2026 9pm (no exceptions).&nbsp;Email an image of your artwork &nbsp;to <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:muslimartistsofnc@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">muslimartistsofnc@gmail.com</a>All art pieces must be brought to the competition venue on April 18th for judging at 10 am and no later than 10:30 AM. MANC SAC 2026 THEMEThis year&rsquo;s theme is Be the Light in the Darkness, based on&nbsp;Surah Nur, Ayah 35.ٱللَّهُ نُورُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۚ &nbsp;&ldquo;Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth.&rdquo; (Qur&rsquo;an 24:35) COMPETITION &amp; EXHIBITION DAYDate: Saturday April 18th, 2026Time:&nbsp;10 am to 1pmLocation:&nbsp;Zakat Foundation &nbsp;5110 Revere Rd, Durham, NC 27713&nbsp;Artists arrive:&nbsp;10am sharp (anyone arriving after 10:30am will be disqualified)Judging:&nbsp;11am to 12noonAward Ceremony: 12:30pm to 1 pm Certificates, awards and cash prizes will be given.For details see guidelines doc:<a fr-original-style="" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xDfwtEuAjoQIRITDY7OMPFEUBC-JcKVOWNIovqVp1GY/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">&nbsp;MANC Student Art Competition 2026 GUIDELINES</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Illuminate the world through your creativity - we can&rsquo;t wait to see how you interpret this year&rsquo;s theme!

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for the MANC Student Art Competition. SUBMITTING ARTWORKOnline submission deadline: April 16th, 2026 9pm (no exceptions).&nbsp;Email an image of your artwork &nbsp;to <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:muslimartistsofnc@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">muslimartistsofnc@gmail.com</a>All art pieces must be brought to the competition venue on April 18th for judging at 10 am and no later than 10:30 AM.Venue: Zakat Foundation<div fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div>MANC SAC 2026 THEMEThis year&rsquo;s theme is Be the Light in the Darkness,&nbsp;based on&nbsp;Surah Nur, Ayah 35.ٱللَّهُ نُورُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۚ &nbsp;&ldquo;Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth.&rdquo; (Qur&rsquo;an 24:35) As Muslims, we carry that light within us through our faith, character, and compassion. Create artwork that shows how you spread hope, mercy, and goodness in today&rsquo;s world. We encourage student artists to showcase their unique perspectives, blending cultural heritage with contemporary expression.&nbsp;Frame the theme around things that are empowering:<ul fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Being a source of goodness</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Spreading mercy (rahmah)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Choosing faith over fear</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Small acts that create big light</li></ul>Illuminate the world through your creativity - we can&rsquo;t wait to see how you interpret this year&rsquo;s theme!

We are excited to announce the 4th annual Muslim Artists of NC Student Art Competition (MANC SAC) to be held on April 18th inshaAllah! The purpose of MANC SAC is to encourage students to embrace their God-given artistic gifts and creativity use their talents to connect with others and share their unique perspectives.  WHO CAN APPLYApplicants must be between the ages of 5-14 years (KG to 8th grade). High School students and encouraged to join the MIST competition @mistcarolina REGISTRATION Deadline: April 5th, 2026 by midnight (no exceptions)    Registration LinkFee: $5 ($10 after April 5th)  SUBMITTING ARTWORKOnline submission deadline: April 16th, 2026 9pm (no exceptions). Email an image of your artwork  to <a href="mailto:muslimartistsofnc@gmail.com" target="_blank">muslimartistsofnc@gmail.com</a>All art pieces must be brought to the competition venue on April 18th for judging at 10 am and no later than 10:30 AM. MANC SAC 2026 THEMEThis year’s theme is Be the Light in the Darkness, based on Surah Nur, Ayah 35.ٱللَّهُ نُورُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۚ  “Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth.” (Qur’an 24:35) COMPETITION &amp; EXHIBITION DAYDate: Saturday April 18th, 2026Time: 10 am to 1pmLocation: Zakat Foundation  5110 Revere Rd, Durham, NC 27713 Artists arrive: 10am sharp (anyone arriving after 10:30am will be disqualified)Judging: 11am to 12noonAward Ceremony: 12:30pm to 1 pm Certificates, awards and cash prizes will be given.For details see guidelines doc:<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xDfwtEuAjoQIRITDY7OMPFEUBC-JcKVOWNIovqVp1GY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> MANC Student Art Competition 2026 GUIDELINES</a>  Illuminate the world through your creativity - we can’t wait to see how you interpret this year’s theme!

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Muslim Artists of NC

MANC Student Art Competition

5110 Revere Rd

Registration fee

$10