Go Draw a Fish Georgia! The Fish Art Contest for 2023-24 is officially underway. Using art and writing, creators and administrators of this international contest hope it can ignite children’s imagination and inspire them to discover more about fish and fishing. The program is free to enter and open to youth in kindergarten through grade 12 anywhere in the world.
To enter, participants select a fish species of their choice and create an original, hand-done illustration. Participants 4th grade and older will also submit a brief piece of creative writing or an essay pertaining to their chosen species to showcase what they have learned. Youth can win prizes such as gift cards, merchandise from sponsors, and international recognition.
Take note, there also are many additional specialty award categories for 2024, including the Guy Harvey Shark Award, the Invader Crusader Award and the Go Fish Georgia Award. These additional contest opportunities may have different species and/or entry requirements. More info about award categories and all requirement details found at FishArt.org.
Hey Georgians! Before you enter, be sure that you have completed the Georgia-specific entry form (WildlifeForever.org/home/fish-art/fish-entry-forms/georgia-entry-forms/). Entries are due by Feb. 28, 2024, and can be submitted digitally or by mail to Chrystal Sherwood/Go Fish Education Center (1255 Perry Parkway, Perry, GA 31069).
More Info About the Go Fish Georgia Award: This award was created to celebrate fish species found in the state of Georgia which are commonly sought by anglers. The artwork is chosen based on how well the judges feel it represents the fish and/or fishing in Georgia. The artists who receive this award will have copies of their artwork on display, alongside state winners, at the Go Fish Education Center (GoFishEducationCenter.com) in Perry, Georgia.
The Fish Art Contest is supported by Title Sponsor Bass Pro Shops, the USDA Forest Service, The International Game Fish Association, The Guy Harvey Foundation, The National Fish Habitat Partnership and Western Native Trout Initiative, and Rapala.
Complete information about the Fish Art Contest available at FishArt.org.