Tree Art Contest
Download the Tree Art Contest Flyer.
The City is developing an Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) that will act as a guide for enhancing and growing an urban forest in Garden Grove.
Local youth, K-12th grades, are invited to participate in the UFMP by entering their original artwork in the Tree Art Contest. By participating, students learn the importance of trees and how they impact the health and well-being of the environment and overall quality-of-life in the community.
Guidelines
Theme
Trees. Alone, paired, grouped, etc.
Artwork should be the student’s interpretation of current or future trees in the city.
Media
- Paint: watercolor, acrylic, oils, etc.
- Drawing: color pencils, crayons, pencils, markers, etc.
- Photography: landscape, urban, park, etc.
Eligibility
Local students in K-12th grades.
One entry per participant.
Age Categories
- K — 3rd grade
- 4th — 6th grade
- 7th — 9th grade
- 10th — 12th grade
Important Dates
June 4: Art due
June 8-June 26: Judging
June 29: Winners announced
How to Enter
Submit artwork below.
Art must be submitted by 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, June 4.
There is no entry fee.
Judging
From Monday, June 8 through Friday, June 26, all submissions will be displayed on the City’s Facebook, @gardengrovecityhall.
The community will be invited to judge the Tree Art Contest by “liking” their favorite tree art. The post with the most “likes” in each age category will be determined the winner. Judging will end at 5:00 p.m., on Friday, June 26.
Winners
Winners will be announced on Monday, June 29, on the City’s Facebook.
Each winner will receive $100 and recognition on the City’s social media platforms.
Winners will have 30 days to claim their prize from the City of Garden Grove.
Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the time of prize pickup.
Artwork submitted may be used in the UFMP.