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Wildlife Calendar Contest – Call for Artwork

The City of Sierra Madre invites artists of all ages to submit original artwork for our 2026 Wildlife Calendar!

Celebrate our local wildlife and help share smart-living tips through art. Selected entries will be featured alongside monthly facts about coexisting with animals in our foothill community.

A Day In The Life With Our Wildlife Neighbors

A Day in the Life of Our Wildlife Neighbors

Your artwork should show local animals going about their daily lives—whether it’s a bear foraging, a raccoon exploring, or a coyote with pups.

Submission Deadline:

June 7, 2025


Who Can Enter:

Open to all ages!

  • Kids (12 & under)

  • Teens (13–17)

  • Adults (18+)

  • Adults 55+

 


Submission Guidelines:

  • One entry per person

  • Hand-drawn or painted

  • Size: 8.5" x 11" landscape format

  • Include:

    • Name

    • Age group

    • Contact info

    • 1-sentence description of the piece

Submit by email: wildlife@sierramadreca.gov
or drop off at Sierra Madre City Hall 

🏆Winning Entries Will Be Featured In:

  • The 2026 City Wildlife Calendar

  • City social media, newsletters, or website

  • Receive a printed calendar copy and community recognition

🐾 Monthly Wildlife Themes

Each winning piece will be matched with one of the following month-specific wildlife facts:

Monthly Themes

Judging Criteria

Entries will be evaluated by a panel based on:

  • Creativity & originality

  • Theme relevance

  • Effort and craftsmanship

  • Clarity of message

  • Overall visual impact

Winners will be selected from each age category.