Upcycled Art Contest at Southwest Washington Fair

Show your creative flare to demonstrate how everyday “throw away” items can become unique, useful, and beautiful creations in the first-ever Upcycled Art Contest at this year’s Southwest Washington Fair. Art will be on display in the Expo Hall during the fair. This contest is a partnership between the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter Volunteers, WSU Extension, Lewis County Solid Waste Utility, and the Southwest Washington Fair.

Material guidelines: Recycled, repurposed, upcycled items. New materials allowed only for finishing: paint, glue, wire, etc.

Five Divisions: Pee-Wee – preschool and younger; Elementary School – K-5th grade; Middle School – 6-8th grade; High School – 9-12th grade; adult – age 18 and older.

• Rules:
  • Artwork must be 100 percent recycled or repurposed material, but a small amount of material, such as paint, glue, wire, fasteners, can be used for finishing the project.
  • Must be able to fit in a 3-foot tote or box.
  • Entries must be dropped off in the Expo Hall at the SWW Fairgrounds between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Aug. 6 or 9 a.m. and Noon on Aug. 7. Entry forms will be available during drop-off.
  • Short explanation regarding the artwork:
    • Title of artwork
    • Materials reused/repurposed
    • Statement about why recycling and repurposing items is important
    • How were you inspired to create this piece of art
  • For high school entrants and younger, artists name and grade level completed, city/community you live in. Contact number on entry form.
  • For adults, name and community you live in. Contact number on entry form.
  • Judging will be done by a panel community volunteers and fairgoers.
  • All entries will be on display in the Expo Hall during the SWW Fair.
  • Entries must be picked up by 8:30 p.m. on the last day of the SWW Fair, Sunday, Aug. 16.
• Any questions, please call 360-740-1216 or email jason.adams@lewiscountywa.gov.