Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Art Contest

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2025 Art Contest

Calling all high school students! Earn a chance to have your art displayed at the Georgia State Capitol.


How to enter

Draw or paint a landscape, historic structure, or a piece of the natural world that references the beauty and value of state parks to you. Submit a JPG photo of your art by October 31, 2025.


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  • Can be completed on your own, or at art programs hosted by state parks and historic sites from August through October. Art supplies will be provided at site-hosted events.
  • Art must be a 2 dimensional drawing or painting of a Georgia state park or historic site. Photographs or digital art will not be considered for placement at the Georgia State Capitol.
  • This contest is open to Georgia residents in 9th – 12th grade during the 2025-2026 school year.
  • Only one entry is allowed per person. A Top 3 and 12 Honorable Mentions will be selected.

After winners are announced, selected artwork will be mailed to the Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Headquarters and featured at the Capitol. Featured artists will be invited to view their artwork at the Capitol on the selected date.

Art can be mailed to: 2610 Hwy 155 S.W., Stockbridge, GA 30281.


Questions about the program can be directed to ParksRFun@dnr.ga.gov.

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