Earth Day Art Contest for Vegas Kids Zone

🌍 VKZ Earth Day Art Contest 🌿🎨

Theme: “Our Planet, Our Future”
Submit a drawing or photograph that celebrates the beauty of Earth, sustainability, or ways to protect the environment.

🗓 Deadline: March 5, 2025

Art received will be displayed on Vegaskidszone.com and winners of each category will be featured in the Vegas Family Insider magazine!

👦 Age Groups

Entries will be judged in three categories:

• Ages 5-8 (Little Sprouts)
• Ages 9-12 (Planet Protectors)
• Ages 13-17 (Eco Innovators)

🎨 Artwork Guidelines

✅ Must follow the theme “Our Planet, Our Future”
✅ Accepted formats:

• Drawing/Painting: Any medium (colored pencils, watercolor, digital, etc.)
• Photography: Original, high-quality images (nature, landscapes, wildlife, etc.)
  ✅ Artwork must be original (no AI or copyrighted material)
  ✅ Art may be previously drawn or photographed as long as the owner/creator is under the age of 17 by March 5, 2025.
  ✅ One entry per participant

📩 Submission Guidelines

• Digital submissions: Upload a high-resolution photo/scan of your artwork and email it to Kim@vegaskidszone.com with:
  ✅ Participant’s name, age, and contact info
  ✅ A short (2-3 sentence) artist statement about their piece

🏆 Judging Criteria

A panel of judges will evaluate entries based on:
🌱 Creativity & Originality – Unique perspective, innovative ideas
🌎 Connection to the Theme – How well it represents Earth and sustainability
🎨 Artistic Skill & Effort – Effort and technique for the age group
💚 Impact & Message – Does it inspire action or appreciation for the planet?

🎁 Prizes

Certificate & Feature in VKZ Magazine

All participants will receive a certificate of participation at the awards ceremony April 26! 

📢 Spread the Word!

Tag us on social media @Vegaskidszone and use #VKZEarthArt to share your progress!