The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary has extended the deadline for entries to the Philadelphia Green City, Clean Waters Student Art Contest and the Schuylkill Street Art Contest until January 31.

Philadelphia Green City, Clean Waters Student Art Contest

Since 1999, PDE and the Philadelphia Water Department have celebrated the creativity of Philadelphia students and encouraged connection to water. Now entering its 20th year, this contest has received over 20,000 submissions from 140 schools in the City!

The 2019 – 2020 school year is sure to be special for participating classrooms and winning students.

Known as the ‘Green City, Clean Waters Student Art Contest,’ this art challenge is open to students in grades K-12 who attend public, private, charter, home or cyber schools in Philadelphia.

Participating students must submit an ORIGINAL drawing that shows how they value water in their daily lives. Positive messages are encouraged.

Twelve winners will be chosen – 3 (1st, 2nd, 3rd) from each of the 4 grade groups (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12) and prizes include gift cards, 20th anniversary posters with their artwork,  special displays throughout the City, and more!

The deadline for entries is December 20.

Schuylkill Street Art Contest

The Schuylkill Action Network and Partnership for the Delaware Estuary are now accepting entries for the 2019 – 2020 Schuylkill Street Art Contest!

The contest is open to students in grades 6-12 who attend public, private, home or cyber schools within Berks, Chester, Montgomery, or Schuylkill counties.

Click Here to see some of last year’s entries.

Participating students must submit an ORIGINAL drawing that shows how to keep water clean OR how they value water in their daily lives. Positive messages are encouraged.

The deadline for entries is December 20.

Click Here for more details on each of the contests.

For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary website.

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