It is trying to find 25 children who have shown promise to receive master classes from experts.
They will receive materials to practice at home and attend six one-day sessions.
Artists who have painted the Gwynedd landscape include Gwilym Prichard and Sir Kyffin Williams.
The Criw Celf initiative wants pupils who will be starting in year seven in Gwynedd schools in September.
Many famous artists have captured Gwynedd's stunning scenery and now the local authority is looking for the next generation of talent.