Creative Bergen Youth Contest Overview  

Creative Bergen Youth invites all middle school students in Bergen County to learn about environmental issues and express their voices through artistic activism. As the consequences of climate change unfold, it is essential for students to develop awareness about the current state of crisis and contribute to mitigating the detrimental effects. This awareness can be grown through the creation of artwork, and students can spread their passion for protecting the environment through the power of artistic expression. 

Within the overarching theme of Climate Hope: Art for Change, students are asked to focus their art on one of three topics. 

1. Ocean and/or Arctic Conservation

2. Land Conservation and/or Biodiversity Protection

3. Renewable Energy  

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As you create your artwork, track how much time you spend in total so you can report and receive community service hours. There is a question where you can write the number of hours you spent in the submission form below.

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Also, a first, second, and third place winner will be selected by a panel of judges, and winning artists will receive cash prizes of up to $200.  Artwork will be judged based on visual impact, creative interpretation, compositional design, craftsmanship, and how well the piece addresses the theme of their choice.