Fish Art Entry Form

Texas Fish Art Program

Entry Deadline • February 28th, 2025
This form is for TEXAS residents only. If you are not from Texas 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)
- Entries must abide by the guidelines and be postmarked by February 28th, 2025
Texas entries must feature a fish found in Texas and be mailed to:

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Texas Fish Art Program
5550 F.M. 2495
Athens, TX 75752

If you have questions, please contact Kate Barkalow, Education and Interpretation Coordinator at TFFC.Education@tpwd.texas.gov
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
Artwork must feature a fish found in Texas. Please use the resources below to choose a species.

Freshwater Fishes Found in Texas

Texas Freshwater Fishes

Marine Fishes of Texas

Artwork Specifications:

Artwork should be horizontal and between 8.5-9" tall and 11-12" wide without mat or frame.
Fish Species: *
Species must be a fish found in Texas
Art Title (Optional) :
Additional Awards Applying To

Western Native Trout Award (cutthroat trout)Fish Habitat Writing Award (for essays answering "Why do you think it is important to protect our lakes, rivers, estuaries, and coastlines?")Invader Crusader (includes an invasive species)IGFA Debris Division - Artwork made from plastic waste or found materials.Guy Harvey Shark Award - Artwork may feature any Texas shark species.
Please mail your artwork and essay to:

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Texas Fish Art Program
5550 F.M. 2495
Athens, TX 75752

Artwork will be returned free of charge.
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.
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