How to Enter

Create a drawing or painting that showcases a landscape, historic site, or natural feature that captures the beauty and value of Georgia’s State Parks. Submit a JPG photo of your artwork by October 31, 2025.

• 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.
• When photographing your artwork for online submission, please fill the frame fully and make sure the artwork appears straight (not tilted in any direction).
• Please use JPG/JPEG photo files (no PDFs or HEIC files).
• Art must be a 2 dimensional drawing or painting of a 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. The 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