T.W.E.P. will again be sponsoring its annual “Wildlife Art Show.”
Artwork submitted must feature wildlife or natural scenery that would be seen in any part of the world.
Artwork submitted must be flat two dimensional work, can be in any media (except photography), and has no size limitations.
Please ensure artwork is original and not copied from other artists’ work.
There are three divisions: middle school grades (grades 6, 7, and 8) and high school (grades 9 – 12) and adult.
Monetary awards will be given to the top three in the high school and adult division.
The school students may ONLY submit pieces that feature wildlife.
Judging is done by a group of local artists.
Entry forms should be securely attached to the back of each piece of artwork.
Entry deadline is before 3:00 PM on Friday, March 24.
Call Sheila at 717.328.2126 to make arrangements for dropping off art.
Judging will be done by local artists the following week.
The Center will display all artwork entered for judging.
Open hours will be Sunday, April 2, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR T.W.E.P. ART SHOW 1. Artwork must be of a species of wildlife (mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates (i.e. insects, crustaceans, mollusks, etc.). The artwork must show at least 50%of the animal. 2. Adult artwork may be a landscape featuring any natural scenery that could be seen in any part of the world. The artwork should not include any man made elements – bridges, roads, buildings, etc. 3. Artwork can be drawings or paintings in any media (i.e.- oils, acrylics, pen and ink, watercolor, pastels, etc.). 4. Judges will be taking into consideration: a. Artistic merit – is it a blend of art and nature? b. Composition – is the subject placed in a manner that is pleasing to the eye? c. Originality – not copied from other artists’ work d. Accuracy – does the animal portray the actual species? e. Validity – does the background reflect the actual habitat? Does the landscape properly display the location portrayed?
Photographs can be film based or digital, color or black and white.
Up to three (3) photos can be entered/person, regardless of category.
Contest open to all ages.
Categories are:
Wild Animal
Scenery/Wild Plants
2022 Special Category – Insects
Contest deadline is November 1, 2022. More information and entry forms can be downloaded from website at www.twep.org Cash prizes for top winners. All photos will be displayed at the Charles Brightbill Environmental Center on November 6th, 2022 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
