Kokua Calendar Art Contest

Posted On: Feb 01, 09

Clean Up a Beach and Create a Masterpiece! Organize a beach clean up to help Hawai’i become Plastic Free!  Use the found objects to create a piece of art!  Integrate paint, crayons, pastels, fabric, collage, or mixed media for your creation.  You can even include words or photos* in your artwork—the possibilities are endless!

Guidelines:
Who can participate?  This contest is open to Hawai’i public, private, & home school children grades K-12 (This includes Hawai’i school groups, home schools, clubs, individuals, and families)

Format: Collage.  Pieces cannot exceed 8.5 x 11 inches, but can have depth to them.

Entries should include:

  • A 1-2 paragraph explanation of your collage and beach cleanup
  • A digital photo of your collage (max 300 KB)
  • 1-2 digital photos of your beach cleanup* (optional)
  • Artist Information: Student’s Name; Grade; Teacher; School, Group or Family Name; Contact Phone Number; and Email address.



    • Deadline:  All collage submissions must be photographed and submitted (300 KB) via email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by February 20, 2009.

    Late submissions and/or files larger than 300 KB will not be accepted.

    Criteria: Artwork will be judged on theme, beach clean-up summary, visual appeal, originality, and creativity.

    *For a PDF flyer with more info.,click here.

    This example features a piece with items collected from a beach in West Sussex, UK by Artist Elaine Woodhead.