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An annual tradition in Palmetto Bay, the Earth Day Art Contest, is back for 2023.
The contest is open to all village middle school children in grades 6-8 and is an opportunity to “express care and concern for our planet through creativity.” The winning artwork will be displayed on the village Parks & Recreation Department Earth Day web page and on social media.
Continuing the theme of last year’s contest, the theme for 2023 is “Invest in our Planet.”
The deadline for entries is Friday, Mar. 10.
Mayor Karyn Cunningham is pleased to see the yearly competition return.
“One of the most important components of creating a greener and more resilient Palmetto Bay is educating our youth, and community at large, on how they can help invest in our planet and our community,” Mayor Cunningham said.
“The Earth Day Art Contest is one of my favorites. It not only educates but helps create a deeper understanding of our fragile ecosystem through the artistic talent and creativity of our middle school students,” the mayor concluded.
According to the 2023 Earth Day Art Contest Rules:
• Entry must be original artwork created by a student who is currently enrolled in a Palmetto Bay middle school (6-8 grade).
• Student must register for the contest online and electronically submit their artwork by the deadline: Friday, Mar. 10, 2023.
• Original artwork may be done in marker, crayon, paint pens, watercolor, ink, acrylic, colored pencil, and/or tempera paint or graphically designed. Collages also are acceptable.
• Artwork should not display names of commercial products, companies or organizations. Artwork also should not display your name or school name.
• Artwork must be designed using the following dimension: 8.75 inches wide by 7.25 inches in height.
• Artwork must be related to the contest theme. The theme should be exemplified on the artwork.
• Artwork entry will be done at time of your online registration. Artwork will need to be scanned or photographed for electronic submittal (uploaded on the registration form) as a JPEG or PDF file with a resolution of 300 DPI.
• You may visit the Earth Day Network website for more information and ideas on this year’s theme.
• Students who do not follow the above specifications or submit artwork that is not original will be disqualified.
All entries will become the sole property of the Village of Palmetto Bay. All entries will be judged by members of the Tree Board. The winner will be announced the week of Apr. 3 and results will be posted on the Village of Palmetto Bay’s website and social media.
The winning school and student will be honored with a ceremonial tree planting on school grounds sometime in April and the winner will receive a prize and Certificate of Achievement.
To register go to https://form.123formbuilder.com/6332167/2023-earth-day-art-contest.
For additional information contact events@palmettobay-fl.gov or call 305-259-1234.
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