State-Fish Art Contest News
2010 Expo Moved to...TEXAS!
Our friends from the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center were wonderful hosts of the 2010 State-Fish Art Expo on July 16 & 17 in Athens, Texas. A great time was had by all the attending winners and their families.
See all the fun with this video
And the many photos at the State-Fish Art Contest Facebook page.
See all the 2010 Winners.
Check out the State-Fish Art Contest fan page or
our web site.
New FREE State-Fish Art Curriculum on CD is also now on the web!
Take a look and then request your free copy on CD.
Learn about state-fish, aquatic habitat, invasive species, and conservation.
Great For Homeschools or Any School.
Deliver Your Free Copy To Your Local School. They'll Thank You.
Request your free copy by email with your name and mailing address.
Be sure to put "Fish On" in the subject line.
Contest Deadline: March 31st!
The Art of Conservationtm
About the State-Fish Art Project
The Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Project celebrates its 12th year as proven interdisciplinary conservation education program that uses art to spark the imagination of students and foster a sense of discovery of the natural world. The State-Fish Art Project provides valuable lessons about fish and the need for conservation of aquatic resources. Entering its 11th year, the State-Fish Art program has two primary components: 1) the comprehensive State-Fish Art Lesson Plan, Fish ON! for students in grades 4-12, available free of charge at www.statefishart.com, and 2) a national art contest which serves as an outreach initiative and showcase for youth in the arts. Upon completion of the lesson plan students will have gained an understanding of a fish’s anatomy, behavior, and habitat needs, as well as increases appreciation of the arts.
Contest Entry forms here!!!
View Last Year's Winning Artwork here.
The Art of Conservation™ Stamp Award
Each year Wildlife Forever selects one design from all the entries for an interesting, useful and attractive fish stamp. Criteria for the special “Art of Conservation” award are:
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The state fish should be the dominant feature of the design.
- The habitat must be appropriate for your species and its state.
- Designs may include fishing related items.
- Keep the design simple. The image will be reduced to create a stamp.
- Color will be given priority over black & white.
- Do not make the design look like a stamp. No numbers or design elements are allowed.
- All rules, regulations and deadlines of the State-Fish Art Contest apply.
2010 Winner
Art of Conservation™ Stamp Award
Anh Thu Do - Texas
Senior Division
View the 2010 Souvenir Sheet of Stamps
Order Your Art of Conservation™ Stamps Today. Start Your Collection.
Scholarship Awards
The Art Institutes International Minnesota has been a proud sponsor of the State Fish Art program. Awarding $5,000 in scholarships each year.
The U.S. Forest Service, with the help of Smoky Bear, has handed out over 15,000 white spruce trees in recent years to Expo attendees and happy Mall of America shoppers. Encouraged to plant and nurture, these trees are a great way to remember the message of conservation.
Fighting against invasive species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has displayed exhibits demonstrating invasive species that threaten our nations watersheds.
Click here to learn about the sea lamprey.
About Wildlife Forever
Wildlife Forever is a multi-species non-profit conservation organization that works to preserve America’s wildlife heritage through conservation education, preservation of habitat and scientific management of fish and wildlife species. Working at the grassroots level, Wildlife Forever has funded over 800conservation projects in all 50 states, including Canada and Mexico, committing millions of dollars to “on the ground” conservation efforts. Learn how to support youth conservation education and become a member, go to www.wildlifeforever.org.
To learn about Wildlife Forever and how you can make a difference by volunteering in wildlife conservation, please go to the Wildlife Forever web site and become an eVolunteer or member today!
To learn more about the history of the State-Fish Art Contest, read the State Fish Art Contest Special Report from Cry of the Wild.
Don't know your state fish?
Kids (and adults too) can learn more about the state fish here! They can also learn about the anatomy of many different fish!
For more information on the Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest, an how to get your school or state involved, give us a call at (763) 253-0222 or email us with your questions and comments.
Click on our sponsors link!
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