For more information on the Montgomery County Recycled Art Contest, please visit www.mcohio.org or contact Lorelei Hagans

-Floyd at HagansL@mcohio.org or 937-781-3065.

Recycled sculpture

and jewelry Contest

Recycle Reclaim Reimagine Recreate

Montgomery County Environmental Services

2020 Recycled

Art Contest

Recycled Art Contest

Get creative! Submit to Montgomery County’s 26th annual Recycled Art Contest. Use

materials destined for the recycling bin or trash to create a unique piece of art.

This contest promotes environmental awareness among K-12 students, while also encouraging

creative thinking.

Eligibility and Guidelines The contest is open to all Montgomery County students in grades K-12. Sculptures must be designed and built by students, with a focus on the use of recyclable materials. Students may have one entry in each category (Team Category, Individual Category and Jewelry Category). Students may submit artwork individually or in a team of two to four.

School Category & Divisions 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded in each division.

Grades K-2 Grades 9-12 Grades 3-5 Special Need Jr. (K-6 grades) Grades 6-8 Special Need Sr. (7-12 grades)

Contest timeline Registration Deadline: Friday, April 3 Projects Due: Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7 Awards Ceremony: Saturday, May 9

How to register To participate, schools must register on the Montgomery County website under Solid Waste Contests and Projects: www.mcohio.org/departments/solid_waste/contests_and_projects.php

To register by e-mail, please contact Lorelei at HagansL@mcohio.org or 937-781-3065.

Sculpture category

Sculptures will be judged on Percentage of art made from recyclable

materials (aluminum, paper, plastic, metals)

Originality (sculpture can be realistic or

abstract)

Design and artistic impact (WOW factor)

Complexity of sculpture

Sculpture Guidelines

Sculptures cannot exceed 4-feet-wide, by 4-feet-long, by 4-feet-tall. Entries exceeding these limits will be disqualified

All recycled materials must be visible in order to be counted in the judging process

Use of glass is NOT permitted

New! Jewelry category

jewelry will be judged on

Creativity and workmanship

Percentage of art made from recyclable materials (aluminum,

paper, plastic, metals)

Design and artistic impact (WOW factor)

jewelry Guidelines

Jewelry must be wearable All recycled materials must be visible in order to be counted in

the judging process