Water is life Art Contest
Each year, Western hosts an art contest for students in grades K-12. The Water is Life art contest provides an artistic avenue for students to express their understanding of water use efficiency and visually share how they think we are staying water-wise.
Three winners from each grade category will be selected (K-5, 6-8, 9-12). Winners will receive a Barnes & Noble gift card:
First place: $100
Second place: $75
Third place: $50
The winning students, and their teachers, will be recognized by Western. Some winners may go on to compete in a regional art contest hosted by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, for consideration of inclusion in their annual Water is Life calendar.
2021 Water is Life Art Contest
Submission deadline: Thursday, April 15, 2021
Contest Guidelines
The theme of the art contest is Water is Life.
Artwork must be drawn horizontally. Vertical artwork will not be accepted.
Art should depict various water uses and/or “wise” water use at home, at school, in industries or businesses, in the environment, in agriculture, or in recreation.
Only ORIGINAL artwork will be accepted. No copying of others’ artwork, computer-generated, traced, trademarked or copyrighted characters and slogans.
Artwork MUST be “truly” the hands-on work of the student and realistically represent the age, grade and developmental skill level of the student.
BOLD, BRIGHT, BRILLIANT colors show up best! Students may use the following media: crayons, markers, pencils, paints, watercolors, chalks, cut paper and/or fabric.
Eligible Schools
Alvord Unified School District Murrieta Unified School District Val Verde Unified School District For private school eligibility, contact Western's Education Program team at education@wmwd.com. | Riverside Unified School District |
Judging Criteria
The panel of judges is made up of local water professionals, school representatives and artists.
Art will be judged on:
- Theme clarity - Water is Life
- Neatness and quality
- Creativity and originality
Note: All word must be spelled correctly.