Art on the Coast - Call for Entries Georgia Fish Art Contest
Recycled Art Contest
Presented by the Port Royal Sound Foundation to help bring awareness to Beaufort County’s 2018 plastic bag ban and keep the water and land of the Port Royal Sound Area clean and healthy. Artists are invited to participate in the third annual Recycled Art Contest. The theme for all artwork should relate to the Port Royal Sound – think ocean, animals, beaches, local culture & history, and fun in the sun! Entries must be recently created from at least 80% recyclables or trash material. $2000 in prize money will be awarded in several categories. *Contest is limited to 100 entries. Individuals, clubs, schools, families and businesses are all encouraged to participate. Maybe a life-size sculpture of a loggerhead turtle? Or your own version of a seagrass basket – use your imagination to help us bring awareness to keeping our community and the Port Royal Sound Area clean! Important Dates: • Entries are due to the Maritime Center between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., December 11th OR 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. December 12th. • Judging will take place the week of December 14th. • Winners will be notified & announced on social media Saturday, December 19th. • Winning entries will remain on display at the Maritime Center through January 31, 2021. • Items not picked up will be picked up by our trash company on January 11, 2021. Awards: Best school entry: $300 Best group (clubs, families, businesses, neighborhoods, etc.) entry: $300 Best individual entry: $300 Best use of recycled materials: $300 PRSF Award – Best represents the Port Royal Sound: $300 Best in Show: $500 How To Participate: To enter, visit PortRoyalSoundFoundation.org/artcontest for more information and fill out the registration form; registration is $10 and can be paid online or mailed to the Port Royal Sound Foundation.
10th grader Ziche Wang was the first place winner in 2017 with this piece depicting a redfish. Image provided by GADNR/WRD
Go Draw a Fish! Students have the opportunity to win prizes and recognition while learning about state-fish species, behaviors, aquatic habitats, and conservation. Using art, the Georgia Fish Art Contest (part of the international Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art® Contest) ignites children’s imagination while teaching them about fish and fishing. There are many award categories for the 2021 contest, including the Guy Harvey Award and the Go Fish Georgia Award. The Go Fish Georgia Award celebrates fish species found in Georgia which are commonly sought by anglers. Contestants may choose to apply in just the Georgia Fish Art Contest or in any of the additional award categories, or both. More info about award categories can be found at www.statefishart.org. To enter, young artists create an original illustration of their chosen fish from the official Fish List. Many new species have been added, including the Shoal Bass (Micropterus cataractae), which is now recognized as Georgia’s State Riverine Sport Fish. Please note, if entering any of the additional award categories, be sure your entry meets all necessary requirements. All Georgia contestants must complete the Georgia-specific entry form. Entries are due by Mar. 31, 2021 and can be submitted via email to FishArt@WildlifeForever.org or by mail to Marion Baker/Go Fish Education Center (1255 Perry Parkway, Perry, GA 31069). Entry form can be found at www.statefishart.org (be sure to select the Georgia entry form). Complete information about the State Fish Art Contest is available at www.statefishart.org. November 2020
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