🐾 Theme: Wildlife

Submission Deadline: Monday, June 30, 2025

Winners Announced: Monday, July 9, 2025

Create a vertical artwork inspired by local wildlife! Get creative with your interpretation of the natural world — think creatures, critters, habitats, and more.

📢 Who Can Enter?

This contest is FREE and open to all ages — from Kindergarten to Adults!

Participants must live within or attend school in the District 7 area.

🏆 What Happens If You Win?

• 16 winning designs will be printed on enlarged 23” x 38” banners and displayed on light posts throughout Edwardsville!

• There will be two winners chosen from each of the following age groups:
  Kindergarten–2nd · 3rd–5th · 6th–8th · High School (9th–10th) · High School (11th–12th) · College (Freshman–Sophomore) · College (Junior–Senior) · Graduate Student / Adult

🖼️ Artwork Guidelines

• Orientation: Must be vertical

• Media: Any traditional or digital art medium is welcome!

• Artwork Size Options:

  • 12” x 20” (½ scale of final banner)

  • 11” x 18” (easy and proportional)

  • Or use our template (6” x 10”, fits on regular paper)

🔔 If you're chosen, you'll need to bring your original artwork to the EAC no later than July 14.

Have Questions?

Email avalon@edwardsvilleartscenter.com for more information!