DC Fish Art Contest

DC Fish Art Contest

Entry Deadline • February 28th, 2027
This entry form is for U.S. youth in Washington, DC participating in the 2026-2027 Fish Art Contest. Please visit our website for updated information, rules, and guidelines: https://www.theartofconservation.org/fish-art-contest

Reminder: DC entries must feature a species found in the District - learn more about local species here and here.

If you have questions, please contact doee.arec@dc.gov
Are you submitting one entry or multiple?

Student Information
Student Full Name

First NameLast Name
Student Email
Phone
Grade Level
Age
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
County
Educator / Adult Supervisor Information
Supervising Adult / Educator Full Name

First NameLast Name
Adult Role(s)
Educator / Adult Email:
example@example.com
School/Organization
School/Organization Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Artwork Information
All DC artwork and creative writing must be submitted online (no mail). Please scan artwork and creative writing and upload to this form.

To Submit Online (Required):
1. Review Requirements: Ensure your artwork (all participants) and creative writing (required only for participants in U.S. Grades 4-12) meets Wildlife Forever's Rules & Guidelines, as well as any state rules (e.g., state species) listed on the Form Finder.

2. Scan and Save Digital Files: Follow instructions in the Rules and Guidelines to scan, crop, and digitize your artwork/writing. Save in accepted file formats: PNG, JPG, or JPEG (writing also accepted as a PDF).

3. Clearly Name All Files: Please label clearly to help ensure artists receive the recognition they deserve! Failure to clearly and correctly name each file, including identifying information in the example name format, may inhibit judges' ability to identify and award an artist.
- Naming Artwork: Save or rename each file with the student’s name, grade, species, and "art" in the file name (e.g., JaneSmith_Grade3_Trout_Art.jpg).
- Naming Creative Writing: For students in Grade 4 and above, save or rename each essay file with the student’s name, grade, and “writing” in the file name (e.g., JohnSmith_Grade4_Writing.jpg).
5. Upload Online BELOW: After you have completed the steps above, including clearly naming artwork and creative writing files, upload your files below.
Art Upload

JPG, JPEG, PNG
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Creative Writing Upload

JPG, JPEG, PNG
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Art Title (Optional) :
Artistic Medium(s)
Please select all mediums you used to create your art.
Fish Species in Artwork
Be specific. If your art features more than one fish, separate names by commas. Ex: Brook Trout, Mottled Sculpin
Aquatic Environment(s) in Artwork:
Specialty Awards: My submission features...

Other

Before You Submit
Please be sure your artwork, creative writing, and entry form meets all of the following criteria:
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Signature of Artist:
Signature of Supervising Adult:
The Fish Art Contest is supported by:

Submitting Multiple Entries

If you're an educator, teacher, or parent submitting a large amount of entries, this will help streamline the process. For just a few entries, we welcome you to submit them individually by going back a step and selecting "I'm submitting one entry". For questions, contact the Wildlife Forever team at info@wildlifeforever.org.
Group Entry Instructions

To Submit Online (Required):
1. Download and Follow Instructions in the Group Information Sheet : In Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, fill out all required details for the supervising adult/educator and each student included in the group submission.

2. Gather and Scan Submission Materials: Following instructions in the Rules & Guidelines for scanning and cropping, scan all artwork (all participants) and creative writing (U.S. Grade 4–12 participants only).

3. Save Files in Accepted Formats: Save artwork as a PNG, JPG, or JPEG. Save creative writing as a PDF, PNG, JPG, or JPEG.

4. Clearly Name All Files: Please label clearly to help us identify and award you!
- Artwork Naming: Save or rename each file with the student’s name, grade, species, and "art" in the file name (e.g., JaneSmith_Grade3_Trout_Art.jpg).
- Creative Writing Naming: For students in Grade 4 and above, save or rename each essay file with the student’s name, grade, and “writing” in the file name (e.g., JohnSmith_Grade4_Writing.jpg).
5. Upload Online: After you have completed the steps above, including clearly naming artwork and creative writing files, gather all digital files into a folder. Zip the folder and upload it to this online entry form, along with the completed Group Entry Information Sheet (Excel or Google Sheet accepted).

DC does not accept submissions by mail. Please only submit online via this form.
Educator / Adult Information
Educator / Adult Full Name

First NameLast Name
School / Organization
Email
example@example.com
Adult Role(s)
Mailing Address (School / Studio / Home)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
How many entries are you submitting?
Filled Student Information Sheet

EXCEL OR GOOGLE SHEETS ONLY
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(Zipped Folder) Student Artwork & Writings

ZIPPED FILES ONLY
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Before You Submit
Please be sure your student's artwork, creative writing, and entry form meets all of the following criteria:
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Signature of Adult:
The Fish Art Contest is supported by:

Nominate an Educator of the Year

The Fish Art Contest includes a special award honoring educators who inspire students to explore the outdoors and participate in the contest. If you’d like to nominate someone, complete this final page to submit them for the Richard M. Hart Educator of the Year Award—they’ll have a chance to receive a classroom package of fishing and art supplies.
How are you submitting to the Fish Art Contest?
How many years have you participated in the Fish Art Contest?
Who are you nominating?
Nominating Educator Name

First NameLast Name
Nominating Educator Email
example@example.com
Share the outdoor experiences being taught by you or your chosen Educator
Richard M. (Dick) Hart was a successful businessman and family man who had a passion for fishing and conservation. Recognizing his contributions and impact on the Fish Art Contest, The Richard M. Hart Educator of the Year Award is a National Award to honor educators from across the nation. It was Mr. Hart’s belief that educators are the key to encourage and inspire youth conservation education.
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DC Fish Art Contest

Student Information

Educator / Adult Supervisor Information

Artwork Information

Before You Submit

The Fish Art Contest is supported by:

Submitting Multiple Entries

Educator / Adult Information

Before You Submit

The Fish Art Contest is supported by:

Nominate an Educator of the Year