Earth Day Art Contest 2026

2026 Earth Day Global Theme:  "OUR POWER, OUR PLANET"

For more information on this year’s theme, please CLICK HERE

2026 Earth Day Art Contest Rules

• Entry must be original artwork created by a student who is currently enrolled in a Palmetto Bay middle school (6-8 grade).
• Student must register for the contest online and electronically submit their artwork by the deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026.
• Original Artwork may be done in marker, crayon, paint pens, watercolor, ink, acrylic, colored pencil, and/or tempera paint or graphically designed. Collages are also acceptable.
• Artwork should NOT display names of commercial products, companies or organizations. Artwork should also NOT display your name or school name.
• Artwork must be designed using the following dimension: 8.75” wide x 7.25” height. See below flyer for sample artwork.
• Artwork must be related to the contest theme. The theme should be exemplified on the artwork.
• Artwork entry will be done at time of your online registration. Artwork will need to be scanned/or photographed for electronic submittal (uploaded on the registration form) as a JPEG or PDF file with a resolution of 300 DPI.
• You may visit the Earth Day Network website for more information and ideas on this year’s theme.
• Students who do not follow the above specifications or submit artwork that is NOT original will be disqualified.

All entries shall become the sole property of the Village of Palmetto Bay. All entries will be judged by members of Palmetto Bay’s Tree Board. The winner will be announced the week of March 30, 2026 and results will be posted on the Village of Palmetto Bay’s website and social media.

The winning school and student will be honored with a ceremonial tree planting on school grounds on Date & Time TBD in April 2026 and the winner will receive a prize and Certificate of Achievement. The winning design will also be displayed on the Parks & Recreation Department webpage and social media outlets.

If you have any questions please contact events@palmettobay-fl.gov or call 305-259-1255.

Enter the Contest

Artwork Contest Entry Deadline:  Friday, March 13, 2026. Click here to register and enter the contest.  Once registered, you will be able to submit your artwork online. 

For more information, see the Informational Flyer below: