The Port Royal Sound Foundation’s 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 for the Recycled Art Contest is now open!
REGISTRATION DUE NOVEMBER 10th
ART ENTRIES DUE NOVEMBER 13 & 14
Details & Rules
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 materials that CAN NOT BE RECYCLED. Artists are encouraged to participate in litter pick-ups or collect materials from beaches, shorelines, roadways, neighborhoods, etc. to incorporate into their piece.
Over $2,500 in prize money will be awarded in several categories.
Individuals, clubs, schools, families, and businesses are all encouraged to participate. Maybe a life-size 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): $350
- Best school entry: $350
- Best group (clubs, families, businesses, neighborhoods, etc.) entry: $350
- Best individual entry: $350
- Best use of materials (include the story of where your items were collected in your submission!): $350
- PRSF Award (Best represents the Port Royal Sound): $350
- Best in show: $550
How to participate:
Complete registration by clicking the orange “Book a Program” button in the left corner of the page.
The entry fee is $10 per submission (plus fees), limit two submissions. Fee must be paid online.
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Entries must be made from trash material that can not be recycled that is cleaned up from the environment (and clean/safe to touch).
- 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.
- Register & pay submission fee by November 10
- Entries are due to the Maritime Center between 10am – 4pm, November 13 & 14
- Judging will take place the week of November 16
- Winners will be notified & announced on social media on November 23
- Winning entries will remain on display at the Maritime Center through January 30, 2027
- Items not picked up will be disposed of by our waste company on January 30, 2027
This project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.