Fish Art Entry Form

California Fish Art Program

Entry Deadline • February 28th, 2025
This form is for CALIFORNIA residents only. If you are not from California please return to the entry form page and select the correct form.
Eligibility:
- The Fish Art Contest is free and open to all persons in grades K-12 (aged 5-18 years old).
- Only one entry is allowed per person, previous entries are not eligible. An entry consists of an entry form, artwork, and creative writing submission (writing required for grades US participants 4th-12th grade)
- The art must include one or more of Califonia native species:
  - Freshwater fish
  - Marine fish
- Entries must abide by the guidelines and be submitted by February 28th, 2025
If you have questions, please contact Laura Mahoney, Coleman National Fish Hatchery Information and Education specialist at Laura_Mahoney@fws.gov

If you are planning to mail in your artwork and essay please send to:

Coleman National Fish Hatchery

24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery Rd.

Anderson, CA 96007
Contact Information
Student Full Name *

First NameLast Name
Student Email
Parent Email*
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Phone
Grade*
Grade Level*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Artwork Information
Species*
Art Title (Optional) :
Art Medium*
Additional Awards Applying To

Fish Habitat Writing Award (for essays answering "Why do you think it is important to protect our lakes, rivers, estuaries, and coastlines?")Guy Harvey AwardIGFA Debris Division - Artwork made from plastic waste or found materials.Western Native Trout Award
Art Upload - Use SCAN, not photo

JPG, JPEG, PNG
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Essay Upload

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Educator Information

For teachers, art studios, homeschool networks, scout groups, etc.
Supervising Adult/ Educator Full Name

First NameLast Name
School/Organization
Educator Email:
example@example.com
School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please Check One Of The Following

School TeacherArt StudioTroop LeaderOther
Before You Submit
Please be sure your art, essay and entry form meets all of the following criteria:*

I have read the complete “Rules and Guidelines” for this year.My writing is no more than one side of one page in length and has my name, grade & state on it. (Writing required for US participants grades 4-12)My entry form is complete and signed by myself and an adult.
Date*

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Date
Signature of Artist:*

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Signature of Supervising Adult:*

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The Fish Art Contest is supported by:
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California Fish Art Program

Contact Information

Artwork Information

Educator Information

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