Annual Art Contest

Here’s a chance to show your artistic, imaginative, and creative talent with an ORIGINAL AND POSITIVE poster/slogan design about solutions for Oklahoma’s litter problems. Win CASH and help Oklahoma “KEEP OUR LAND GRAND!”

All Oklahoma students in grades K - 12 may participate.

1. Entry form, including parent’s/guardian’s signature, must be completed. Incomplete entry forms will result in disqualification. 
2. Artwork should be 8.5” by 11” in landscape format.
3. Entry form must be attached to the back of the artwork.
4. Do not sign artwork or write name or year on the front of the artwork. Name and school can be written on the back of the artwork only.
5. Artwork’s message should be positive and focus on litter prevention.
6. Artwork must be original. The use of AI, clipart, or computer-generated art is not allowed.
7. Stencils are not allowed, except for lettering.
8. Artwork should not include glitter, glue, or any attachments. Collage is not allowed. 
9. Brand names, cartoon characters, logos for companies or sports teams, logos for colleges or universities, and copyrighted images are not allowed.
10. Profanity or inappropriate content is not allowed.
11. Artwork must use correct spelling and grammar.
12. Artwork should be colorful and easy to read.
13. Artwork can use crayons, markers, pens, pencils, pastels, watercolors, or acrylic paint.

Complete the entire entry form, which can be downloaded below (and may be photocopied).

Drop-off locations will be through county commissioners this year. Location details will be released prior to September 1st.

Local County Prizes:

Some local sponsors may also offer additional prizes, but those vary by county. 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-place winners from each county will all receive a certificate, and their posters will be submitted for state-level judging. 

State Prizes:

State student and teacher winners are announced and honored at an awards event. Teachers of these state winners may receive vouchers (depending on availability) for a one-night stay at an Oklahoma State Park, and funds to purchase classroom/school art supplies.

Each of the 14 state winners will receive a cash prize for the amounts listed below, an award certificate, and a t-shirt featuring their artwork.

• Calendar Cover: $300
• Postcard: $200
• Grade-categories (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12): 1st place: $300, 2nd place: $200, 3rd place: $100

State winners and teachers are honored at a mid-March awards event at the ODOT Building in Oklahoma City. The winning students are also introduced to the Oklahoma State House of Representatives and the Oklahoma Senate at the State Capitol that same day. All state winners and their teachers will receive proper notification before the date of the event.