Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Zilker Holiday Tree Art Contest



Calling Artists Ages 5-10 to Enter the Zilker Holiday Tree Art Contest 
Entries Due by November 1



The Austin Parks and Recreation Department invites young artists between the ages of 5 and 10 years old to create and enter an original drawing of the Zilker Holiday Tree for the Annual Zilker Holiday Tree Art Contest.
 
The top three selected artwork winners from each age category, Junior Division and Senior Division, will be publicly recognized and the winners will help light the Zilker Holiday Tree! 

Visit our Flickr page to enjoy artwork from previous contest winners
 
In creating an original version of the Zilker Holiday Tree, children may use crayons, watercolors, ink, colored paper, pastels or paint to show us their version of Austin's traditional holiday symbol. 
 
The rules are simple: 

  • Entries must be received by November 1 at 5 p.m. 

  • Art must show the Zilker Holiday Tree. 

  • Only one entry per child. 

  • Divisions: 

    • Junior Division: 5 – 7 years old 

    • Senior Division: 8 – 10 years old 

  • Artwork must be no larger than 8.5" x 11". Any artwork that is larger will be automatically disqualified. 

  • Paper thickness only. The artwork must fit into an 8.5" x 11" flat frame. 

  • Completely fill out the entry form, which is available in English and Spanish, cut it out and attach it to the back of the artwork. 

  • All artwork becomes the property of the Zilker Holiday Tree Art Contest, City of Austin. 
      

Submit Artwork Entry Online 

OR 

Mail artwork entries to: 
Parks and Recreation Department 
Office of Special Events 
200 S. Lamar Blvd. 
Austin, Texas 78704 

Mailed submissions MUST include the entry printed information form. 

Print Entry Form - English
Print Entry Form - Español 

If you have questions about the contest or to make alternative arrangements for delivery, contact the Austin Parks and Recreation Office of Special Events at 512-974-6797 or Reservations@austintexas.gov

For additional information, visit AustinTexas.gov/ZilkerHolidayTree. 







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