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St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
2025 Pollinator Art Contest

Subject Matter 

Art work should highlight one or more pollinator species (i.e. hummingbirds, bats, bees, beetles, butterflies, and flies that carry pollen from one plant to another) found in Florida.

Judging

The art will be judged on the basis of
� Concept: How well the work relates to the pollinator theme.
� Composition: How well the elements of line and form work together.
� Color: How color enhances the art work.
� Expression: How imaginatively the work conveys an idea or emotion.
� Originality: New portrayal of subject.
� Accuracy: Obvious artist did research on pollinators.
Winners will be chosen in four categories:
� K-Grade 2
� Grades 3-5
� Grades 6-8
� Grades 9-12
First, second, and third place winners will be selected from each category this year. There will also be a Best of Show chosen. Contest entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges, including artists and conservationists. The decision of the judges is final. Contest winners will be notified prior to the Monarch Butterfly Festival, which will take place Oct. 25, 2025. Winning artwork and other artwork will be displayed at the Monarch Festival in Nature’s Classroom as space allows.

Entries must be received by October 10, 2025.

2025 Pollinator Art Contest Rules

2025 Pollinator Art Contest Entry Form