Earth Science Week Visual Arts Contest

 

Contest Guidelines

Who can enter?

The visual arts contest is open to any interested person in grades K-5. You must also be a resident of the United States to enter.

Your artwork should focus on the topic “A World of Energy Possibilities.”

From the sun’s rays to the power of rivers and oceans, Earth has many sources of energy. Create a piece of artwork that celebrates the natural sources of energy in the world around you.

To be eligible, visual arts entries must be two-dimensional (flat) visual arts project no larger than 24 x 36 inches, dealing with the contest topic.

Must be original, unpublished work

Entries must be composed of original, authentic, unpublished material and must be the sole property of the entrant, not previously submitted to any other contest. Published material includes that which has been posted online. This includes, but is not limited to, Facebook, or any other social network website where photos have been posted and shared.

What do I need to submit?

The visual arts contest is limited to one submission per entrant. A valid submission will contain the following information:

1. One visual arts submission focusing on the topic “A World of Energy Possibilities.”
2. A release form signed by a parent or guardian. Click here to download the visual arts contest release form.

Submit materials to:

Earth Science Week 2025 Visual Arts Contest
American Geosciences Institute
4220 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302-1502

When is the deadline?

All electronic requirements for the contest must be received by 8 p.m. ET, Friday, October 17, 2025. All mailed submission materials must be postmarked no later than Friday, October 17, 2025.Your art submission is considered incomplete until we receive all of these items.

If you have any problems submitting your entry, please e-mail the Earth Science Week staff at contests@americangeosciences.org.