IYCK 2021 National Art Contest Winners

Congratulations to Our National Art Contest Winners!

Thank you to everyone who entered the IYCK 2021 Regional Art contests. Thanks also to the cave sites that sponsored a contest in their area. The winners in each category are shown below.

8 Years Old and Under

Congratulations to Rose B. (age 5) Carlsbad, New Mexico!
Hosted by Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico.

Cave scene featuring bats in colored paper collage and crayon
Winning Entry!
Rose B. (age 5) Carlsbad, New Mexico
Hosted by Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico

9 to 13 Years of Age

Congratulations to David B. (age 10) Huntsville, Texas!
Hosted by Natural Bridge Caverns, Texas.

drawing of cave formations in dim cave light, rendered in color pastels
Winning Entry!
David B. (age 10) Huntsville, Texas
Hosted by Natural Bridge Caverns, Texas

14 to 18 Years of Age (Tie!)

Congratulations to Caroline H. (age 14) Santa Rosa, California!
Hosted by Lava Beds National Monument, California.

painting of a family group visiting a cave in vibrant watercolors
Winning Entry!
Caroline H. (age 14) Santa Rosa, California
Hosted by Lava Beds National Monument, California

14 to 18 Years of Age (Tie!)

Congratulations to Jazlyn G. (age 14) El Paso, Texas!
Hosted by Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas.

drawing of cave scene in colored pencil
Winning Entry!
Jazlyn G. (age 14) El Paso, Texas
Hosted by Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas

18 and Older

Congratulations to Troy Burden, Hardyville, Kentucky!
Hosted by Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky.

Painting of a view looking out from a cave opening in oil paints
Winning Entry!
Troy Burden, Hardyville, Kentucky
Hosted by Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky

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drawing of a cave with a person exploring

IYCK 2021 Regional Art Contest
Winners

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Thank you to everyone who entered the IYCK 2021 Regional Art contests. Thanks also to the cave sites that sponsored a contest in their area. This album contains first place artwork from regional art contests that were forwarded to compete in the National Contest. Judging for the National contest will take place in October, 2021.

Last updated: October 27, 2021

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