Calling All K-12 Students on Kaua‘i
Create a piece of original art to help raise awareness about the invasive Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) and protect our island’s culture and ecosystem!
Deadline to submit: May 19, 2025
GRADE SPECIFC THEMES
Buggin' Out: CRB on the Loose
Imagine being a bug detective or a dog on a mission- how do you find and stop the CRB?
CRB Alert: Squad Up to Protect the ʻĀina
Show how friends, family, or even animals can team up to protect Kaua‘i from the beetle.
Rooted in Resistance: Art for Action
Use visual storytelling to show what’s at stake and how young people can lead change.
CONTEST DETAILS
Mediums Accepted
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- Drawing, paintings, digital art, collage, sculpture, mixed media
- Students may use any medium of their choice, including traditional or digital mediums, as long as the artwork is:
- Original work created by the student
- Not AI-generated
- Does not include traced or copied images
Eligibility
- Open to all Kauai students in grades K – 12
- Judged in grade categories: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12
Submission Requirements
- Take a photo or scan your artwork (JPG, PNG, or PDF)
- Upload photo or scan and complete the online entry form with parent/guardian permission requirement.
- Submit by 5/19/2025
- DO NOT PUT ANY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON THE FRONT OF THE ARTWORK
Judging Criteria
- Creativity and originality
- Relevance to the theme
- Visual impact
- Artistic skill (appropriate to age level)
Winners Notified
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners will be selected for each age group.
- Age groups will be judged in four separate categories
- Kindergartener – 2nd Grade
- 3rd -5th Grade
- 6th – 8th Grade
- 9th -12th Grade
Contest Prizes
First Place
$100 Gift Cards to Each Category
Second Place
$75 Gift Cards to Each Category
Third Place
$50 Gift Cards to Each Category
Last modified: April 28, 2025
