2021 Earth Day Art Contest

Almost 150 youth from 14 schools, scout troops, and faith groups submitted eco-friendly artwork for the 9th annual Earth Hour—Earth Day Art Contest.  This brings the total to about 4,350 students since we started the program in 2010.

The recognition ceremony was held on May 20, 2021 at Carmel City Hall.  Congrats to the winners!  This year’s finalists include Hannah Holtsclaw, Benjamin Shultz, Vivian Jordan, Evelyn Sherman, Madison Bowser, Hannah Williams, Alexandria Marble and Mira Modglin.  Semi-finalists include Lucas Cohee, Simone Downer, Lauren Fairman, Aadhya Khosa, Elizabeth LeVora, Macy Eltz, Bailey Watson, Graham Marble, Cadence Hamlett, Isabelle Filardo, and Claire Covey.  Honorable Mention include Olive Grogg, Coco Shneyderov, Yeeko Li, Kaleb Ghaim, Parker Cobb, Davin Song, Bailey Scarlett Burns, Amber, Haylee Bolster, Elliot Koziura, Claira Rood, Yeonwoo Kim, Gavin Rendell, Carley Hunter, and Akshita Saini.

Thanks to Beth Maier for these awesome photos!!!

Many thanks to Our Partners, Sponsors & Friends!

This is an awesome program thanks to strong community support!

A huge thanks to Linda Downer for stepping up to help manage this wonderful program!!!Thanks to our panel of judges!

• Mary Jane Roth, President, Carmel Arts Council
• Deb Slack, Artist, Art on Main
• Roger Hurlbut, Kiwanis of Carmel

Thanks to the exhibit host sites!
Exhibits give our youth a voice, empowering them
to inspire our community to live more sustainably.

• Monon Center
• Muldoon’s in the Arts & Design District
• Carmel United Methodist Church (126th & Rangline)
• Carmel Arts Council Virtual Gallery
• Big Screen on the Green by the Monon