The Art of Conservationtm

About the State-Fish Art Contest

The Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest celebrates its 13th year as a proven interdisciplinary education program that uses art to catch the imagination of students, fostering a sense of discovery of the natural world.  The State-Fish Art Contest provides valuable lessons about fish and the need for conservation of aquatic resources.

Entering its 13th year, the State-Fish Art Contest has two primary components:

1) The comprehensive State-Fish Art Lesson Plan, Fish ON! for students in grades 4-12. The full lesson plan is available free online.

2) A national art contest which serves as an outreach initiative and showcase for youth in the arts.   Upon completion of the lesson plan students will have gained an understanding of a fish’s anatomy, behavior, and habitat needs, as well as an increased appreciation of the arts. 

Learn more about the history of the State-Fish Art Contest, read the State Fish Art Contest Special Report from Cry of the Wild.

Still have questions? Contact Wildlife Forever or call 763-253-0222

The Art of Conservation™ Stamp Award

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Each year Wildlife Forever selects one design from all the entries for an interesting, useful and attractive fish stamp.

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Criteria for the “Art of Conservation” Stamp Award

• The state fish should be the dominant feature of the design.

• The habitat must be appropriate for your species and its state.

• Designs may include fishing related items.

• Keep the design simple as the image will be considerably reduced.

• Color will be given priority over black & white.

• Do not make the design look like a stamp.

• All rules, regulations and deadlines of the State-Fish Art Contest apply.