The contest was inspired in 1997 by a 5th grader’s homework assignment, She discovered there was little information on all the different state-fish in the U.S. The annual nationwide contest is now running into its 20th year educating kids, teachers and parents on aquatic resources, conservation and each state’s State-Fish. And … the rest is history!
The goal at the heart of the State-Fish Art Program is creating the future stewards of our lakes, rivers, streams and oceans. We believe that the EDUCATION students receive through Fish On! leads to the ACTION of entering the Contest and is a key to CREATING STEWARDSHIP!
The Fish On! Lesson Plan is written for educators teaching grades four through twelve, but can easily be modified to include K-3. Our curriculum is customizable so teachers can choose which exercises they want to offer their students.
After learning about fish and their aquatic environment from the Fish On! Lesson Plan, students take their newly-found knowledge and create a “learning portfolio” contest entry.
Posted on Thursday April 18th
On Earth Day, we select the winners of the 2019 State-Fish Art Contest. Announcement of the winners will take place on May 6th. Will you be a winner??? Stay tuned...
Posted on Wednesday March 27th
We are allowing State-Fish Art entries to be postmarked on Monday, April 1st. Good luck!
Posted on Monday March 25th
We're down to the final week for the 2019 State-Fish Art Contest! Entries need to be postmarked by Sunday, March 31st! Good luck!
Posted on Friday March 15th
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The Lion Fish is often a favored fish to paint when competing for the State-Fish Art, INVADER CRUSADER AWARD! Here's an example from the winner in 2016! visit www.StateFishArt.org for full details.
Posted on Tuesday March 12th
Now's the time to get entries in for the 2019 State-Fish Art Contest! Deadline is coming soon, March 31st. Visit www.StateFishArt.org for full details! Will you be the next state winner???
www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=Bfn6MO6jyzIFor over 18 years, the State-Fish Art program has been teaching youth about fish, fishing and the great outdoors. Using art as the springboard into the world...
