Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Iowa Students Recognized for Iowa State-Fish Drawings

Grades K-3 Winner
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources partnered with the Wildlife Forever® State-Fish Art® Contest to host an Iowa State-Fish Art Contest.

The State-Fish Art Contest uses art to ignite children’s imagination while teaching them about fish and fishing. Entries showcased students’ favorite Iowa fish in its natural habitat. All entries were original hand-done artwork. Winners were selected based on creative expression, originality, visual appeal, and artistic merit. 

Individual winners:
Grades K-3
1st Place – Anne S., Homeschool
2nd Place – Madalyn S., St Mary & Mathias Catholic School
3rd Place – Katarina W., Benton Community Schools
                 
Grades 4-6
1st Place – Henri G., St Mary & Mathias Catholic School
2nd Place – Heidi E., Allamakee Community Schools
3rd Place – Elly V., West Marshall Community Schools

Grades 7-9
1st Place – Carmen A., Benton Community Schools
2nd Place – Clayton S., West Marshall Community Schools
3rd Place – Jaiden H., West Marshall Community Schools

Grades 10-12
1st Place – Gayeon C., Regina Catholic Education Center


Artists who placed first in their age group will be honored with the display of their artwork on the prestigious Wall of Fame during the Forrest L. Wood Cup bass world championship on August 5-7 in Huntsville, Alabama. Every participant will receive a Certificate of Recognition. 

Digital images of Iowa’s winning artwork are posted on the State Fish Art Contest website.

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