NOAA and our partners offer several art contests and campaigns that engage creative minds in Earth science. In honor of Youth Art Month in March, this gallery of artwork showcases ocean priorities, marine species, and conservation issues through the eyes of student artists.
Feeling inspired? Consider submitting your own creations and check out our other at-home art activities.
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- K-12 Marine Art Contest focusing on sanctuary biodiversity
- Marine Endangered Species Art Contest
- Keep the Sea Free of Debris
K-12 Marine Art Contest focusing on sanctuary biodiversity
The 2022 Marine Art Contest, co-sponsored by Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and the Massachusetts Marine Educators offsite link, is now underway. The deadline for the art contest is May 11, 2022. With submission topics ranging from tiny plankton to giant whales, students from anywhere in the world are invited to submit artwork that explores the biodiversity of Stellwagen Bank sanctuary. Winning art is posted on the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary website and co-sponsors provide a variety of prizes. See the contest brochure for rules and an entry form or write to stellwagen@noaa.gov for more information.
Marine Endangered Species Art Contest
NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Region encourages artists in kindergarten through grade 12 to celebrate marine endangered species. While the contest focuses on species native to New England and the Mid-Atlantic, students anywhere are welcome to participate. Winning artwork goes on display on the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office’s website and Facebook page and is featured in an online calendar. Submissions for 2022 are due by email to nmfs.gar.es-art-contest@noaa.gov by Friday, April 22, 2022.
Keep the Sea Free of Debris
The NOAA Marine Debris Program holds this annual art contest to reach kindergarten through eighth grade students and help raise awareness about marine debris. The winning submissions are featured in a calendar to remind us all that we can be responsible stewards of the ocean every day. The Marine Debris Art Contest will re-open in fall of 2022.