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Rules 

Theme: Florida’s Native Flora & Fauna

Rules: For a complete list of rules and/or updates, please contact us at (352) 438-2478 

  1. Open to all students in Marion County, grades K through 12, on an individual basis.
  2. Art size must not exceed 2’ x2’ x2’. Please note size limitations.
  3. Artwork should be easy to lift, move, and NOT be excessively heavy.
  4. Artwork must be secure. The MSWCD is not responsible for missing/broken items.
  5. Artwork must be an original piece and designed by the contestant.
  6. Artwork must incorporate and predominantly be made of “junk,” or unwanted items. Items used must last until the project is judged.
  7. The MSWCD is not responsible for these items.
  8. Artwork must be labeled with a list of items used and what the artwork is trying to resemble. For example, a Gopher Tortoise made with soda cans and styrofoam.
  9. Please ATTACH your name, grade, and teacher’s name to your artwork.
  10. Official entry forms must be completed in full and turned in with the artwork.
  11. Failure to comply with contest rules will result in disqualification. Entries can still be judged; however, no award(s) will be given for disqualified entries.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will score entries based on the following:

  1. Actual Animal Likeness - 40 pts
  2. Design & Composition - 30 pts
  3. Effective Use of Materials - 30 pts

AWARDS

Artwork will be judged in one of five divisions based on grade levels: K-1st;2nd-3rd; 4th-6th; 7th-9th; and 10th-12th.

The top three winnersin each of the five divisions will receive awards.

  • 1st Place: $50
  • 2nd Place: $25
  • 3rd Place: $10

DEADLINE

Deliver artwork to MSWCD; 2710 East Silver Springs Blvd; Ocala, FL 34470, by Friday, November 15, 2024, at 4 p.m. PLEASE CALL BEFORE DELIVERY.
Participation MSWCD reserves the right to display artwork, participants' names, schools, etc., throughout the school year.
Artwork must be picked up at the MSWCD’s office after the contest ends or directly after the Awards Ceremony.
MSWCD is not responsible for returning artwork.
For additional information, contact MSWCD at (352) 438-2478 or Stefani.Duarte@MarionFL.org
Participation earns points toward the Youth Conservationist of the Year Award.