​1. Eligibility:

• Open to everyone age 18 and under nationwide

• Free to enter (no purchase or payment required)

• Board members, judges, and their immediate family members of Conserve with Crayons and its sponsors are ineligible

• One entry per participant

2. How to Enter:

• Download your age-group coloring page from the Current Contest tab. New templates released every contest

  • 5 and under: Download and color the official coloring page/template provided on this website

  • Ages 6–18: Download the blank template and use the fact sheet to create your own original, hand-drawn artwork from scratch

  • Color using crayons, colored pencils, markers, etc. (no digital/AI tools)

• Answer the conservation-themed question (5 and under are exempt)

3. File Requirements:

• JPEG, PNG, or PDF (under 15 MB, 300 dpi or clear photo/scan)

• Include first name, age, and state on the form (not on artwork)

4. Deadline & Dates:

• See Current Contest tab for deadline. Winners announced within 30 days of close

5. Prizes:

• $500 grand prize (any age)

• $200 for 1st place in ages 5 and under, 6–9, 10–13, and 14–18

• $200 for the best, most thoughtful answer to the required question when you submit your artwork

6. Prizes for Winners: 

• Prizes are paid to the winner’s parent/legal guardian (via PayPal or check)

• The prize belongs to the minor; the parent/guardian accepts it on their behalf

• Non-cash prizes ship free nationwide

7. Optional Fun Bonus: Share a Photo of Your Artist​

• Email a photo of your child with their artwork to conservewithcrayons@gmail.com for website/social feature (first name + age only)

• Photos are completely optional and have no impact on judging. We will request separate permission before using a child's photo on our website or social media

8. Judging: Our panel of artists, educators, and conservation experts scores each entry out of 100:

• Panel scores out of 100: creativity/originality (40), technique (30), theme connection (15), effort (10), question answer (5, automatic points for 5 and under). Ties broken by originality → technique → judges’ vote. Decisions final

9. Release & License: By submitting an entry, you (and your parent/legal guardian if under 18) agree:

• Participants retain ownership of their original artwork.

• By submitting, you give Conserve with Crayons a free, non-exclusive, perpetual license to use, display, and share the artwork for nonprofit purposes (website, social media, educational and promotional materials).

• We will identify artwork with the participant’s first name and age only, unless you give additional permission.

• Selected or winning artwork may also be used on merchandise or fundraising materials that support our mission.

• You confirm the artwork is original and does not infringe anyone else’s rights.

• You and your parent/guardian release Conserve with Crayons and its team from claims related to the permitted use of the artwork.

10. Limitation of Liability: We’re not responsible for lost entries, tech glitches, or any issues from joining the contest

11. For Entrants Under 18: A parent or legal guardian must submit the entry and agree to these rules on your behalf

12. Privacy: See our full Privacy Policy at www.conservewithcrayons.org/private-policy

13. Governing Law & Disputes: Governed by South Dakota law; disputes in Brookings County courts

14. General Conditions:

• No AI-generated artwork allowed (we love real kid creativity)

• Parents, please let your kids do the coloring

  No offensive, plagiarized, or unauthorized use of another person's copyrighted artwork or material

  We may disqualify entries or cancel/modify contest if needed

• Decisions are final

Receipts posted on Transparency page

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Questions? Email us anytime at conservewithcrayons@gmail.com

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We can’t wait to see what you create!