august 2024
09augAll DayKids Green Art ContestTheme: Aquatic & Reptile Center. Enter now through Aug. 9.
Event Details
Event Details
This trash-to-art contest encourages kids to create art out of materials that otherwise would have been thrown away while learning about animals. The Zoological Society is hosting its annual eco-themed art contest for children ages 17 and under. Participate and win fun prizes!
Here’s how it works: Kids can pick any kind of discarded materials, such as soda cans and bottles. Then, create an art project using these recycled materials only (tape and glue are okay). This year’s theme is “Aquatic & Reptile Center.” Artwork should include animals that you would find in the Milwaukee County Zoo’s Aquatic & Reptile Center, such as tomato frogs or king cobras. Visit the Aquatic & Reptile Center to get some ideas for your project!
Parents, sign up online or mail in an entry form by Aug. 9. Drop-offs will take place Aug. 17-23 at Guest Services or the Membership Office in the U.S. Bank Gathering Place. Projects will be displayed at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Aug. 24 at Animal Safari. All entries will be featured on our website a week after Animal Safari.
Please see the updated contest guidelines below. If you have any questions, please contact Becky at beckyl@zoosociety.org.
Contest Guidelines
- Who can enter: Contest is open to all children ages 17 and under (must still be 17 as of Aug. 24, 2024).
- Deadline: Entry forms must be received by Aug. 9, 2024. Artwork cannot be delivered until Aug. 17 (see below).
- What to use
- Artwork must be made up of at least 90% recycled material. These would be items that would otherwise be thrown away or recycled after use. Items include: metal cans, plastic bottles and containers, paper, cardboard, etc.
- All materials used in artwork must be clean and safe – no rough edges and it must be sturdy. The Zoological Society of Milwaukee is not responsible for any damage to artwork.
- Fasteners (such as glue and tape), crayons and nontoxic markers and paint are ok to use.
- Theme: “Aquatic & Reptile Center.” Artwork should include animals that you can visit in the Milwaukee County Zoo’s Aquatic & Reptile Center such as tomato frogs or king cobras. Visit the Aquatic & Reptile Center to get some ideas for your project.
- How big?
- Artwork must be no bigger than 2 feet high by 2 feet wide by 2 feet deep.
- Artwork must be light enough to be carried by one person.
- What else? All artwork must be the sole and original work of the participator. Parents/guardians may provide minimal help.
- How many entries? One art project per child may be submitted.
- Power supply? Electrical outlets will not be available for display.
- What the judges look for: Originality, use of recycled materials, presentation and conservation message.
- Prizes
- All participants will receive a participation prize.
- Contest entries will be divided by age, and a winner will be chosen from each age category. An overall contest winner will also be chosen. Winners will receive prizes such as animal sponsorships and plush-toy animals.
- What to do: Drop offs will take place Aug. 17-23 at Guest Services or Membership office in the U.S. Bank Gathering Place.
- Artwork will be displayed at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Aug. 24 during the Animal Safari event and virtually displayed on our website after the event.
- Winners will be notified the week of Aug. 26 after judging is completed.
- Artwork must be picked up by Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, unless other arrangements are made.