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What is Threatened Species Day?
National Threatened Species Day is held every year on September 7. That's the day that commemorates the death in 1936 of the last thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger) in a Tasmanian Zoo.
This year the number of threatened species in NSW is over 1000. While it is truly distressing to comprehend the scale of species decline there are things that can be done to halt and even reverse it.
What is the Art Competition about?
This competition encourages primary aged children in NSW to engage with and learn more about Australia’s Threatened Species, and share their views about them by making original artworks.
The theme for this year’s competition is Our Threatened Plants and Animals.
The challenge is to do some research, and produce an artwork on one threatened species or highlight a reason why a species might be threatened.
This competition encourages primary aged children in NSW to engage with and learn more about Australia’s Threatened Species, and share their views about them by making original artworks.
The theme for this year’s competition is Our Threatened Plants and Animals.
The challenge is to do some research, and produce an artwork on one threatened species or highlight a reason why a species might be threatened.
NEWS!
We are so fortunate to have Jeannie Baker, brilliant Australian author, illustrator and film maker, agree to be one of the judges of our competition!!
Illustration by Amanda Williamson
We believe that every species of native plant and animal deserves to be protected from the threat of extinction, and to survive and flourish in its habitat for generations to come.
Who can enter?
The art competition will be held for primary school children aged 5-12. Prizes will be given in four categories: Children aged 5-8; children aged 9-12, most unusual entry, and there will be a special prize for a group work open only to schools and educational programs.
Entries will be open for two months from June 13- August 17. Up to forty finalists’ works will be chosen to hang in an exhibition in Sydney opening on September 7. Prize winners will be announced at the opening.
This contest weaves together the love of young people for animals and plants, creativity, and environmental advocacy.
Entries will be open for two months from June 13- August 17. Up to forty finalists’ works will be chosen to hang in an exhibition in Sydney opening on September 7. Prize winners will be announced at the opening.
This contest weaves together the love of young people for animals and plants, creativity, and environmental advocacy.
FIND OUT MORE
Instructions for the Artist
http://www.forestmedia.net.au/instructions-for-the-artist.html
Instructions for sponsors http://www.forestmedia.net.au/how-to-enter.html
Prizes
http://www.forestmedia.net.au/prizes.html
Illustration by Amanda Williamson
SEND YOUR WORK HERE
http://www.forestmedia.net.au/individual-registration.html
http://www.forestmedia.net.au/individual-registration.html
