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Calling all junior artists and environmental enthusiasts! The City of Concord is hosting a stormwater art contest. Students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade who live in the City of Concord are invited to enter original artwork that brings awareness to stormwater pollution to help keep local waterways clean. Entries are due February 16, 2025.

Many people are not aware that stormwater is untreated and empties directly into local rivers and streams. When it rains, the water that flows over the streets can pick up pollutants like litter, yard and pet waste, oil and vehicle fluids, sediment, and more. Those pollutants end up in the stormwater system and ultimately drain into local creeks and streams.

The City is looking for original student artwork that raises awareness about preventing stormwater pollution and the connection we all have to our environment. Artwork should convey a clear message and enhance the theme “only rain down the drain.” Artwork should not focus on drinking water.

Student artwork will be reviewed by a panel of judges and awards will be given out to winners in elementary, middle, and high school. One grand prize winner may be selected to have their artwork applied to a storm drain within the City of Concord. All eligible artwork submitted for the contest will be displayed at ClearWater Arts Center and Studios in Concord. Winners will be notified by World Water Day on March 22, 2025.

Learn more about stormwater pollution and enter the contest by visiting concordnc.gov/stormwaterartcontest.