Nature Quest - Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

Nature Quest Art Contest

Explore your backyard, a local park, or other outdoor environment. Tell your nature story by drawing, painting, photography, or through poetry. Enter the art contest by uploading your artwork to be displayed in our Nature Quest exhibition and possibly win a cash prize!

Calling all Youth ARTISTS!

You are cordially invited to enter this year’s Nature Quest Art Contest! Explore the beauty in your backyard, a local park, or other outdoor environment and tell your nature story by drawing, painting, photography, or through poetry. Enter the art contest by uploading your artwork to be displayed in our Nature Quest exhibition and possibly win a cash prize!

Categories for entry include: Drawing & Painting , Photography , Poetry
M-NCPPC will recognize three winners from elementary, middle, and high school!
$300 for 1st place winners , $200 for 2nd place winners, $100 for 3rd place winners

Entries must be received by no later than Friday, December 6, 2024
Must be a Prince George’s County resident, 18 years old and under
You may enter as many categories as you want! Entries must be inspired by nature.

Upload entries to our Submittable website: https://m-ncppc.submittable.com/submit/304249/nature-quest-art-contest-2025

DEADLINE for Submission: Friday, December 6, 2024, at 11:59 pm

Exhibit’s Opening Reception
Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 6:30-9pm
Location: Harmony Hall
10701 Livingston Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744

Opening Reception

Main Gallery Exhibit Open: Wednesday, January 15th – 29, 2025

Main Gallery Exhibit

Contest Guidelines

Prizes

The Department of Parks and Recreation’s contest in Prince George’s County will recognize winners in three categories: elementary school, middle school, and high school. Prizes in each group are $300 for 1st place winners, $200 for 2nd place winners, and $100 for 3rd place winners. Poetry will be recognized in a separate category with cash prizes of 1st place awarded $300, 2nd place awarded $200, and 3rd place awarded $100.