Commonwealth of Kentucky

Energy and Environment Cabinet

Steven L. Beshear, Governor Leonard K. Peters, Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary Jo Harrod

Student Nominations Sought for Eco-Art Contest

Program to recognize high school artists

The Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection (DEP) is soliciting nominations for the 2011–12 Eco-Art Contest, formerly known as the Green Art Contest. Multiple awards will be presented to eligible Kentucky high school students who create art using the contest themes or categories of conservation, pollution prevention and environmental protection. Students may submit artwork using the media types of drawing/painting/print, mixed media, sculpture and photographs, with one winner for each submitted art type within each category.

“The purpose of the contest is to encourage high school students to think about our environment and inspire them to reflect their thoughts on the environment in their artwork,” said R. Bruce Scott, DEP commissioner.

Artwork from previous years’ contest winners is displayed in the DEP Training Center in Frankfort, where it has been viewed by hundreds of visitors.

Contest nominations are being accepted until close of business March 14, 2012. All nominations must be sent to envhelp@ky.gov. A digital picture of each artwork nomination must accompany each form submitted. Eligible students include all students enrolled in Kentucky public and private high schools for the 2011–12 academic year. Winners will be notified during Earth Week in April 2012, and winning entries will be displayed in the DEP Training Center at 300 Fair Oaks Lane, Frankfort.

For more information about the Eco-Art contest and to access a nomination form, visit http://dca.ky.gov/LGGS/Pages/ecoart.aspxor call the Division of Compliance Assistance toll-free at 800-926-8111.

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Mary Jo Harrod

Public Information Officer

Energy and Environment Cabinet

Division of Compliance Assistance
300 Fair Oaks Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-564-0323, ext. 3544

800-926-8111
fax 502-564-9720

http://dca.ky.gov