Youth Arts in the Parks

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detail from the 2016 Wildflower Contest best in show winner: Red Trillium, by Presley Peterson
 
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Youth Arts in Parks Wildflower Contest

Youth Arts in the Parks is a student competition that celebrates ecology through art! Through this program and the April art exhibit at Tamarack and online, students have the opportunity as community leaders to raise awareness of Appalachia’s natural diversity and parks. Their works inspire community connections to local ecology and outdoor stewardship. Participants may also have the opportunity to explore the business of art and its role in economic development.

The Youth Arts in the Parks program is part of Spring Nature Fling, an event that celebrates Southern West Virginia’s diverse ecology. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Tamarack, and several West Virginia state park partner to host this event in April and May. This year's festivities will feature guided hikes, talks, and arts programs about nature outdoors and online.


 
painting of a flame azalea
Wildflower Art Contest Overview & Rules

Check the overview and rules page for all the information you need to enter the next Appalachian Spring Wildflower Art Contest.

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Wildflower Art Contest Species Reference

Check here for photo references of species you can use for the Appalachian Spring Wildflower Art Contest.

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Wildflower Species Checklist

Check the species list for a list of native wildflowers that you can use for the Appalachian Spring Wildflower Art Contest.

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Digital Critter Challenge Checklist

Check the species for a list of native animals that you can use for the Applachian Spring Art Contest.

 

Check out winning artwork from previous years.

 
 
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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 246, 104 Main Street
Glen Jean, WV 25846

Phone:

304-465-0508

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