
Arbor Week Poster Contest
For California youth ages 5-12
Arbor Week Poster Contest
2024 Poster Contest Information Coming Soon!
Please scroll down to view our Youth Poster Contest Hall of Fame.

2024 Poster Contest Guidelines
2024 THEME:
ELIGIBILITY:
- The submittal must be original art created by a California youth between the ages of 5-12 years old.
POSTER SIZE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Artwork must be between 8.5”x11” and 14”x18” and on paper that allows for duplication.
- Entry should not be matted, mounted, laminated, framed, or folded.
- Artist’s first and last name must be written or signed on the front lower right-hand corner of the poster.
- The theme phrase must appear somewhere on the poster.
- The poster must be related to the theme.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Monday, February 12, 2024 (postmarked)
HOW TO ENTER:
- Send the original art along with the Entry Form (coming soon) by February 12, 2024 (postmarked) via mail to California ReLeaf at 2115 J Street, Suite 213, Sacramento, CA 95816. All entries will become the property of California ReLeaf and cannot be returned.
- If you are unable to mail the artwork to us, high-quality digital replications (photographs or scans) are eligible. However, if the piece is selected as a finalist, the original will need to be arranged to be sent.
PRIZES
- A committee will review all submitted posters and select the statewide finalists.
- Each winner will receive a cash prize ranging from $25 to $100 and a printed copy of their poster (18 x 24 inches).
- The top winning posters are unveiled at the Arbor Week press conference and will then be on the California ReLeaf and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) websites and shared via social media channels.
- Winning Posters will be announced on March 7th via our updates page and our social media channels.
- Winning Posters will also be featured on our Poster Contest Hall of Fame listing on our website (see below).
QUESTIONS? Contact Us arborweek[at]californiareleaf.org
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