Youth invited to enter California State Park art contest

With several state parks around the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding Sierra Nevada, budding Van Goghs have a lot of local experience to draw upon as they enter the California State Park Foundation's art contest, "Discover State Parks."

Since the parks offer endless opportunities for inspiration, the Youth Art Contest is a way for young people to draw on those experiences to create art featuring their encounters with wildlife and nature, learning about history and culture or enjoying recreation.

D. L. Bliss State Park, Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, Emerald Bay State Park and Tahoe State Recreation Area are just a few of the parks that can be reflected in the submitted artwork.

All youth ages 4-18 can enter the contest for a chance to win awards and have their artwork on display at the not only the State Capitol, but all throughout the state.

First, second and third place winners will be selected in each of five age categories, with prizes awarded from CSPF’s online store. In addition, Youth Art Contest entries will be featured on CSPF’s website and social media pages, and finalists and winners will have their art displayed at the State Capitol and in venues throughout California.

To participate in the fun, and easy, contest, download the entry form from their website and attach a completed copy to each artwork you mail to us. All entries must be postmarked by December 17, 2016.