Recycled Art Contest
The Port Royal Sound Foundationโs Recycled Art Contest is an opportunity for the community to reflect on our impact on the Port Royal Sound. Recycled art pieces not only find a use for items that would otherwise end up in landfills or the environment, but remind us of the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling waste materials in order to keep the waters of the Port Royal Sound clean and healthy!
REGISTRATION DUE OCTOBER 25th
ART ENTRIES DUE NOVEMBER 1st & 2nd
Register & Pay Submission Fee
Details & Rules
Artists are invited to participate in our Recycled Art Contest. The theme for all artwork should relate to the Port Royal Sound – think ocean, animals, beaches, local culture & history, and fun in the sun! Entries must be recently created from at least 80% recyclables or trash material. Artists are encouraged to participate in litter pick-ups or collect materials from beaches, shorelines, roadways, neighborhoods, etc. to incorporate into their piece. Over $2,000 in prize money will be awarded in several categories.
Individuals, clubs, schools, families, and businesses are all encouraged to participate. Maybe a lifesize sculpture of a sea creature? Or your own version of a sweetgrass basket – use your imagination to help us bring awareness to keeping our community and the Port Royal Sound area clean!
CATEGORIES & AWARDS:
- Best youth entry (12 & Under): $300
- Best school entry: $300
- Best group (clubs, families, businesses, neighborhoods, etc.) entry: $300
- Best individual entry: $300
- Best use of recycled materials (include the story of where your items were collected in your submission!): $300
- PRSF Award (Best represents the Port Royal Sound): $300
- Best in show: $500
How to participate:
Complete the registration form above by October 25th
The entry fee is $10 per submission, limit two submissions. Fee can be paid online or mailed to the Port Royal Sound Foundation.
Rules
- Entries must be made from at least 80% recyclables or trash material that is clean and safe to touch (preferably collected outside the home).
- No sharp edges
- Appropriate for all audiences to view
- Transportable, secure, and able to fit through standard doorway (If your piece is falling apart upon delivery, PRSF reserves the right to decline accepting it. Pieces will be moved multiple times. PRSF is not responsible for damage.)
- Able to stand alone or include hanging hardware Those that are weather resistant (and can be displayed outside) should drain well and not hold water (unless that is part of the presentation!)
- Name, phone number, and organization MUST be attached to artwork.
Important Dates
- Register & pay submission fee by October 25th
- Entries are due to the Maritime Center between 10am – 4pm, November 1st & 2nd
- Judging will take place the week of November 4th
- Winners will be notified & announced on social media on November 11th
- Winning entries will remain on display at the Maritime Center through January 31, 2025
- Items not picked up will be disposed of by our waste company on January 10, 2025
This project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.