Want to win a train ride on the Alaska Railroad? Send them a photo of a train for their “90 Trips for 90 Years” photo contest and you could win a free trip on our Hurricane Turn or Aurora Winter Train. Follow the link to submit your photo: http://woobox.com/vasez9
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Coastal America and the Aquarium of the Pacific invite you to participate in the biennial 2013-2014 North American Ocean Art Contest.
Alaska SeaLife Center is a one of the 25 members of the Coastal America Learning Center network and will be accepting two-dimensional art that reflects one of the seven essential principles of ocean literacy.
Submit your artwork to the Education Department at the Alaska SeaLife Center: 301 Railway Avenue P.O. Box 1329 Seward, AK 99664. The deadline to submit is Dec. 16!
Winners will receive one free distance learning program for their class and passes to the SeaLife Center. Their art will also be on display at the Center.
For the contest rules visit http://coastalamerica.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1681&Itemid=182
For more information, contact education@alaskasealife.org
Submit your film to NFFTY
National Film Festival for Talented Youth is the largest and most influential youth film festival in the world. NFFTY occurs each spring in Seattle and is the premier showcase of the best young directors 22 and younger from around the world. The films of NFFTY represent the voice of this generation, covering all topics and genres, from compelling and provocative, to hilarious and uplifting.
Submit your film to NFFTY and you could be eligible for a $5,000 grant and thousands of dollars to fund future film projects.
For more information about NFFTY and how to submit your film, visit http://www.nffty.org/submit
The deadline to submit is January 15, 2014.
CSPAN’s StudentCam Competition
Are you interested in film making? Enter the CSPAN StudentCam Competition and be eligible for scholarships and video equipment!
StudentCam is an annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation, sponsored by C-SPAN.
StudentCam’s theme for 2014 is: “A Message to the U.S. Congress: What’s the most important issue the U.S. Congress should consider in 2014?” Maximum award: $5,000, plus $750 to spend on digital video equipment for his/her school. Eligibility: students grades 6-12, individually or in teams
Deadline to submit your documentary is January 20, 2014.
For information on the competition, visit http://www.studentcam.org/
Celebrate Public Lands Every Day!
Enter your photo in the Faces & Places Photo Contest – this year’s contest celebrates the faces and places we see on our public lands. Submit your photo of the people you spend time with on your favorite public lands – family, friends, volunteer groups… Prizes include trail gear from REI. Deadline to enter is Monday, Dec. 2. For more info go to:
http://www.publiclandseveryday.org/news/faces-places-photo-contest
In this photo, Makayla, a participant on the Chugach Children’s Forest Marine Stewardship Expedition, collects marine debris on the Chugach National Forest. Faces and Places is a National Environmental Education Foundation program.
Enter the Alaska Statewide Youth Art & Writing Competition
Are you a young Alaska artist or writer? Submit your work to the Alaska Statewide Youth Art & Writing Competition!
The ASYAWC is a great opportunity for youth to express themselves without censorship, experience what their peers around the state are doing and give communities the opportunity to rally around youth and art.
Finalists will have their work curated in a gallery or published in F Magazine. The top two finalists will be awarded a full scholarship to the Sitka Fine Arts Camp.For more information on the competition and to register, visit http://fhideout.org/competition/Hurry! The deadline is December 16, 2013!
Youth Free Expression Film Contest
Submit your short film to the annual Youth Free Expression Film Contest and you could win a cash prize and an all-expenses paid trip to New York City to take classes at the New York Film Academy. This year’s topic is “Video Games in the Crosshairs.” Create a short film about gaming, media violence and the threat of censorship. You must be 19 or younger and the film must be under four minutes. The deadline is December 13. For more information visit http://www.ncac.org/film-contest
Name that Pterosaur!
The Alaska Museum of Science and Nature needs your help naming their new 800-pound pterosaur replica.
Submit your name, contact info and a short paragraph about the name you selected and why you think it’s the best. If your name is selected it will be on display with the pterosaur model and you’ll receive a prize!
Submit in person at the museum or you can e-mail bev@alaskamuseum.org. You are welcome to include an illustration too.
Deadline for submissions is November 23!
The 7th Annual Pet Spooktacular
Bring your pets in costume to Pet Emergency Treatment Friday, October 25th, from 6-8 p.m. for delicious pet and people treats, prizes, a costume contest and more! All pets in costume receive a gift bag! Judging starts at 7 p.m.
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Design a poster for the Governor’s Office and enter to win an ice cream party for your class.
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness and Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness months, all Alaska youth are invited to engage in creating a positive message about respect and healthy relationships.
The poster theme is “Respect: Lead the Way.” The deadline is December 13th.
For more information, visit http://gov.alaska.gov/parnell_media/resources_files/leadtheway2013.pdf
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