Turning Waste into Wonders: Art Contest!
Reduce, Reuse, Create.
DEADLINE MAY 30TH 2026 AT 11:59 PM EST
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The Waste Into Wonders Art Contest aims to promote environmental awareness and cultivate community. Categories for the competition are:
- 1st-3rd grade
- 4th-6th grade
- 7th-9th grade
- 10th-12th grade
Winner of their category will receive a $50 prize, and the grand winner will receive an additional $100 (totaling $150 in all)
DEADLINE for artwork is May 30th 2025 at 11:59 PM
SUBMISSION EMAIL:
- Picture of artwork, 360 video for sculptures, and an attached document of reference materials
- State the title and dimensions of the artwork, your name, age, grade, and what town you are from
- All submissions will be digital, and sent to the following email: wastetowonders2025@gmail.com
- More info click here
EXHIBITION:
- April 14th 2025 4:00 pm-5:30 pm at the Eastern Connecticut State University
- More info click here
About this Contest
This competition is aimed to ignite a deeper love and appreciation for our planet in a time where love is needed more than ever. In the midst of a long, arduous battle against climate change, it is more important than ever to unite and take action to protect our forever home.
We want to inspire younger generations to develop a deeper love and appreciation for nature, something they will hopefully continue to carry as they grow older.
We hope to inspire all to create, to learn, and to love.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use any un-recyclable trash material (styrofoam, plastic straws, plastic bags, bubble wrap, etc.) to create your artpieces. Remember to use an abundance of materials!
No, there is no submission fee however we limit submissions to be one per person.
Email your submissions to: wastetowonders2025@gmail.com
Include:
- Picture of artwork, 360 video for sculptures, and an attached document of reference materials
- State the title and dimensions of the artwork, your name, age, grade, and what town you are from
- More details about submission click here
Should be either 2-D (canvas, paper, etc.) works, or 3-D (sculptures, etc.) works
For 2-D work (paintings, drawings, canvas art, etc.): max dimensions are 20 x 20
For 3-D work (sculptures, etc.): max dimensions are 20 x 20 x 20
No minimum!
The deadline for all artwork is May 30th, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Winners will be announced by April 8th, 2025
The exhibition will be on April 14th 2025 4:00 pm-5:30 pm at the Eastern Connecticut State University
About Me
I am Alice Han, a current highschooler living in Mansfield, Connecticut. I have been passionate about art since an early age and have always looked at life through a creative lens. Now more than ever, I believe we are at a time that calls for change and unity. Through this project I hope to foster a sense of community and advocate for greater environmental awareness.
I attended a summer program organized by the Natural Resources Conservation Academy (NRCA) at the University of Connecticut where I was given the opportunity to explore to a multitude of environmental topics. Under their mentorship and endless support I was able to carry out this project.
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