Who can apply to 2027 Working Together for Wildlife Art Contest?

Open to Pennsylvania residents. Submissions must be original, full-color paintings featuring at least one qualifying shorebird species.

What does 2027 Working Together for Wildlife Art Contest offer?

First place receives a $5,000 cash award and 25 artist proof prints. Additional cash prizes are awarded for second through fifth place, ranging from $1,500 down to $500.

Is there an application fee?

Application fee: $50, free for artists 18 and younger.

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2027 Working Together for Wildlife Art Contest

Name: 2027 Working Together for Wildlife Art Contest
Start: 2026-04-27
End: 2026-07-31
Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Pennsylvania Game Commission · Pennsylvania, USA

Deadline: Jul 31
Award: First place receives a $5,000 cash award and 25 artist proof prints. Additional cash prizes are awarded for second through fifth place, ranging from $1,500 down to $500.
Entry fee: $50, free for artists 18 and younger
Eligibility: Open to Pennsylvania residents. Submissions must be original, full-color paintings featuring at least one qualifying shorebird species.
Location: Pennsylvania, USA

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The Pennsylvania Game Commission invites state artists to submit original paintings of shorebirds for its annual conservation art contest. The contest is restricted to paintings only, featuring at least one qualifying shorebird species. The first-place winner will receive a $5,000 cash award and 25 artist proof prints, with additional cash prizes for second through fifth place. A nonrefundable $50 entry fee is required per submission, though artists aged 18 and younger may enter for free. All entries must be submitted online by July 31, 2026.

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Who can apply to 2027 Working Together for Wildlife Art Contest?: Open to Pennsylvania residents. Submissions must be original, full-color paintings featuring at least one qualifying shorebird species.
What does 2027 Working Together for Wildlife Art Contest offer?: First place receives a $5,000 cash award and 25 artist proof prints. Additional cash prizes are awarded for second through fifth place, ranging from $1,500 down to $500.
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 31 July 2026.
Is there an application fee?: Application fee: $50, free for artists 18 and younger.

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