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Coastal Art & Poetry Contest

K-12 students are invited to submit artwork or poetry with a California marine theme for a $100 prize!

Megan Schufreider

California students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to submit artwork or poetry with a California coastal or marine theme to the Coastal Commission’s annual Coastal Art & Poetry Contest.

California students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to submit artwork or poetry with a California coastal or marine theme to the Coastal Commission’s annual Coastal Art & Poetry Contest.

Up to ten winners will be selected to win $100 gift certificates to an art supply store (for artists) or book store (for poets). Each winner's sponsoring teacher will receive a $50 gift certificate for educational supplies. Students may have their work featured on Coastal Commission web pages and materials, and winning entries will be exhibited throughout the state.

Entries must be postmarked by January 30, 2016!

Complete rules and entry form