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Children's Art Contest
May 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025The River Legacy Foundation invites students of all ages to participate in our annual Art Contest, celebrating Texas native flora and fauna. This contest encourages young artists to explore nature and develop a deeper connection with the environment through creativity.
To participate, draw or paint a Texas native animal and/or plant and submit your work for a chance to win amazing prizes! This contest is open to all skill levels, from budding artists to experienced illustrators.
Winners will be selected based on creativity, accuracy, and their ability to convey the beauty of Texas’s natural heritage. Outstanding entries will be awarded prizes and may be featured in River Legacy’s publications and displayed at the Nature Center.
Qualifications
All students in Pre-K (ages 3 & 4) through 12th grade in the 2023-2024 school year.
Winner must be able to pick up the prize in person at River Legacy Nature Center.
SPECIFICATIONS
Subject must be a Texas native animal and/or plant.
Artwork may be created with or with a combination of crayons, markers, ink, pencil, charcoal, pastels, oils, acrylics, and watercolor.
Photography and digital art submissions will not be accepted.
Art Piece must be 8.5″x11″.
SUBMISSION
Each artist is required to complete a Submission and Release Form for their piece.
Only ONE entry per artist.
Must be the artist’s original work.
You can upload your artwork through the button below, drop it off at the Nature Center, or email it here. Submission and release forms must be included with submission.
Rubric
Composition: Is your artwork clearly identifiable? Does your artwork include enough details?
Accuracy: Is the animal of plant you drew native to Texas? Is the animal or plant in your artwork accurate to what is looks like in real life? (Color, anatomy, etc.)
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