Recycling Association of Maricopa (RAM) and its director Gina D’Abella, in partnership with Environmental Concerns Organization, Inc., invite Maricopans of all ages to show their artistic talent by participating in a recycled art contest.
Residents are encouraged to take items from their wastebaskets, recreating them into an art object. Objects submitted will be judged in both student and adult categories with awards for the winners.
What is the purpose of the Art Recycling Contest?
The purpose of the Art Recycling Contest is to encourage Maricopa residents to recycle their trash instead of throwing it away.
Who can participate?
Maricopa students – Grades K-12 can enter the art contest. Adults of all ages can also participate.
What is the entry deadline?
Artwork must be submitted to your local Recycling Association of Maricopa facility any Saturday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Entries must be received by 2 pm Saturday, April 3, to qualify.
What are the prizes?
Judges will choose one winner from each of six different categories – Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, group project and adult. Category winners will receive a certificate of accomplishment and valuable gift cards from local participating businesses. A “Best of Show” will be awarded to one winner, who may come from any of the six categories. Winners will be announced on Earth Day, April 22, in the media and will have their artwork, their name and, for students, the name of their teacher and school displayed at the Maricopa Library.
What are the contest rules? How will the entries be judged?
To get a copy of the detailed information regarding the contest rules, submission requirements and the point system used to judge the entries, call the Recycling Association of Maricopa at 520-568-9428 or e-mail [email protected].
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