The Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival, which is held the first Saturday in April in Memorial Park in Pass Christian, is holding their annual poster contest and children’s art contest.
The festival, which was established in 1991 to teach residents and visitors about the importance of the Gulf of Mexico, will feature several dozen exhibitors with information about everything from upland habitats and wildlife to the recreational and commercial services that the Gulf of Mexico provides.
All artists, both amateur and professional, are invited to submit an original poster design that depicts the conservation, recreation, or the scenic qualities of Mississippi’s coastal resources. The winning artist will be awarded $250 and ten posters. The artwork chosen will be printed as the official festival poster, and the artist will sign the posters the day of the festival. Additionally, the artwork may be used as the artwork for the festival t-shirt.
The children’s art contest is open to all children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Children are asked to submit an original design that depicts the conservation, recreation, or the scenic qualities of Mississippi’s coastal resources. Art submissions will be judged according to grade of artist; and the winning artwork will be featured at the festival, and awards will be given out at the festival to the winning artists.
Poster contest entries must be submitted by January 10 at 5 p.m. Children’s art entries must be submitted by March 6 at noon.
For more information and entry forms, visit www.GrandBayNERR.org/Celebrate-The-Gulf.
