The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) invites students from elementary, middle, and high schools across Santa Barbara County to participate in the Keep Our Air Clean Student Art Contest.
Students are encouraged to create artwork that reflects their understanding of the significance of clean air and the actions individuals and communities can take to maintain air quality. Artwork must be submitted by Dec. 6.
Three winners will be selected from each school category (elementary, middle and high school), with prizes including gift cards ($100 for first place, $75 for second, and $50 for third), art supplies, and an air purifier. The winners in each school category will be announced in January.
Guidelines:
● Medium: Students may use various mediums, including digital art, drawings, paintings, and collages. Two-dimensional works are preferred for display purposes.
● Specifications: For digital art submissions, the minimum file size is 1080×1920 pixels at 300 dpi (portrait orientation preferred); AI, PSD, JPG, and PDF files are acceptable.
Hand-rendered art should be created on a white background (portrait orientation preferred), with a minimum canvas size of 8 inches x10 inches. High-res digital photos of the art should be submitted.
● Rules: Artwork must be original, family-friendly, and nonpartisan. Participants must be Santa Barbara County students enrolled in homeschool, elementary, middle or high school.
● Include the following with your submission: Artist’s first and last name, contact phone number, contact person (if under age 18), grade level, and a brief explanation of the artwork.
Artwork and artist’s details can be submitted electronically to apcd@ourair.org. Students are advised to retain their original artwork, as winners will be required to provide it for inclusion in an APCD booklet and display at the APCD office.
Teachers may submit artwork on behalf of their students, and individuals over 18 or parents/legal guardians submitting on behalf of their children can also submit entries via email. These submissions must include a signed permission form.
Through the contest, the Santa Barbara County APCD aims to engage young people in environmental advocacy, and hopes to foster a greater understanding of the importance of clean air for the health and well-being of the community.
Email apcd@ourair.org with questions or for more information.