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WINONA LAKE – Kosciusko County fourth- through 12th-graders are invited to submit their creative depictions of local waterways following the theme “Water Through the Seasons.”
Submissions may be directed to Ariel Wagner by April 2 at the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams.
Last year, students created stunning works of art that competed for cash prizes. Over 200 works of art were created in several different artistic mediums like oils, watercolors, colored pencils and more, according to a news release from The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams.
Caitlin Beer attends Whitko High School and her piece is titled, “Reflections of Calm.” Last year, she received second place in the 11-12th grade category. When asked about what her art and the lakes and streams mean to her, Beer said, “You can catch weeds, or you can catch a fish and be happy. As long as you can cast and you’re spending time together, you’re creating memorable moments.”
It is important to note that artwork depicting invasive species (i.e. trumpeter and tundra swans are acceptable, but mute swans are not) will not be considered. Native plants, animals and landscapes only.
Prizes will be awarded for first ($100), second ($75) and third ($50) places. Winners are selected in each of the following grade categories: 4th-6th, 7th-8th, 9th-10th and 11th-12th. Submissions are welcome from any student in 4th-12th grade in Kosciusko County.
Winning artwork will be displayed at the South Whitley Public Library, Warsaw Alley Gallery and at an art show at the Lilly Center over the summer. The artwork will also be published in an art magazine created by the Lilly Center.
The Lilly Center Art Contest is an extension of the award-winning educational programs at the Lilly Center that create over 10,000 student connections each year, the release states. Through hands-on learning, both in the classroom and outdoors, K-12 students increase their water literacy.
To learn more about how to enter the art contest and to see all contest rules, visit lakes.grace.edu/education/art-contest/.
