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RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept. 16) — What does it take to capture wildlife? Would you believe crayons, paints or markers? The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is sponsoring a contest for young wildlife artists. Winners will have their work reproduced on a calendar next year. “Young people represent the future of sportsmanship and wildlife conservation in North Carolina,” said Charles Fullwood, executive director of the Wildlife Commission. “This project is a way we can support and encourage their interest in the great outdoors, and to acknowledge their importance to maintaining the heritage and public works of the Wildlife Commission.” The contest is open to schoolchildren age 5-18:
Contestants may enter as often as they wish. Each entry must be on white paper (no larger than 11 by 17 inches) and in color. Artwork must be original, and it must depict a wild animal (mammal, bird, fish, reptile, amphibian or invertebrate) either native to North Carolina or migratory through North Carolina. Each animal should be shown in its native habitat. Judging the contest will be a panel of renowned North Carolina wildlife artists: Bob Timberlake, David Williams and Patricia Savage. All entrants will receive a certificate of participation. Semi-finalists will be displayed to the public at the Commission’s three regional Centers for Wildlife Education (Pisgah, Outer Banks and Centennial Campus). A total of 36 finalists, three per month, will be printed on a 2005-2006 school year calendar, to be published by the Commission next summer. Entries must be postmarked by Dec. 31. For complete rules and mailing addresses, visit the contest information page. To request a color brochure about the Young Wildlife Artist Calendar Art Contest, contact Alicia Foell at (919) 662-4745, or alicia.foell@ncwildlife.org. |