FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest, enter by March 31, 2022
Artwork by Zelin Wang, Grade 11.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, in partnership with Wildlife Forever, will host the Florida State Fish Art Contest, again this year. Students in kindergarten through twelfth grade can compete in this free contest for a chance to win state and national honors and prizes. This program inspires creativity while developing the next generation of anglers and conservationists.
The Fish Art Contest is free and open to all persons in grades K-12, ages 5-18. Florida winners will be selected by the FWC in four grade categories:
Kindergarten through Third Grade
Fourth through Sixth Grade
Seventh through Ninth Grade
Tenth through Twelfth Grade.
State winners will advance to the National Competition to be judged for top prizes, including Best of Show. The deadline to enter is March 31, 2022, so start designing today!
“We are committed to increasing youth participation in freshwater and saltwater fishing through this effort,” said Eric Sutton, Executive Director of the FWC. “The State Fish Art program is a unique and creative way to connect to youth anglers and the FWC is proud to be sponsoring the initiative for Florida.”
Only one entry is allowed per person, previous entries are not eligible. An entry consists of an entry form, artwork and creative writing submission (the writing is required for Grades 4-12).
To enter, students from Florida should submit their entry here: www.wildlifeforever.org/florida-entry-forms
Entry Requirements:
An original horizontal 9”x12” piece of artwork featuring any fish from the Official Fish List.
A piece of creative writing, no longer than one page, about the chosen species (required for grades 4-12).
A Florida State Fish Art Contest entry form.
Entries must abide by the guidelines.
Click here for digital entry form:
https://form.jotform.com/212424727297157
Click here for mail entry from:
https://form.jotform.com/212425154768155
Mail your entry here:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
ATTN: Office 302F, Florida Fish Art Contest
620 S Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399