Fish Art contest offers additional prizes for 25th anniversary

PERRY — Students in Georgia are encouraged to go draw a fish.

The 25th anniversary Fish Art Contest is now officially underway. Using art and writing, the Georgia Fish Art Contest (part of the international Wildlife Forever Fish Art Contest) has long ignited children’s imaginations and inspire them to discover more about fish and fishing. The program is free to enter and open to youths in kindergarten through grade 12 anywhere in the world.

To enter, participants select a fish species of their choice and create an original, hand-done illustration. Participants in fourth grade and older also will submit a brief piece of creative writing or an essay pertaining to their chosen species to showcase what they have learned. Youths can win prizes such as Bass Pro Shops gift cards, merchandise from sponsors, and international recognition.

Take note, there also are many additional specialty award categories for 2023, including the Guy Harvey Shark Award, the Invader Crusader Award and the Go Fish Georgia Award. These additional contest opportunities may have different species and/or entry requirements. For example, the Go Fish Georgia Award celebrates fish species commonly sought by Georgia anglers. More info about award categories and all requirement details found at FishArt.org.

All Georgia contestants must complete the Georgia-specific entry form (WildlifeForever.org/home/fish-art/fish-entry-forms/georgia-entry-forms/). Entries are due by Feb. 28 and can be submitted digitally or by mail to Marion Baker/Go Fish Education Center, 1255 Perry Parkway, Perry, Ga. 31069.

The Go Fish Georgia Award award was created to celebrate fish species found in the state of Georgia that are commonly sought by anglers. The artwork is chosen based on how well the judges feel it represents the fish and/or fishing in Georgia. The artists who receive this award will have copies of their artwork on display, alongside state winners, at the Go Fish Education Center (GoFishEducationCenter.com) in Perry.

Special note for Georgia educators: Participating educators will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a free guided field trip at the Go Fish Education Center (GoFishEducationCenter.com) for one class.

Complete information about the Fish Art Contest is available at FishArt.org.

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