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The Mundaring Arts Centre Inc., in partnership with the Shire of Mundaring runs an annual Environmental Art Project (EAP). The project provides primary school children the opportunity to creatively engage with local and global environmental issues whilst developing their own positive message about protecting the earth.
The project features:
- Environmental drawing competition for primary school students
- Exhibition of entries and a people's choice vote
- Selected designs installed as banners in the Mundaring Town Centre
The Environmental Advisory Committee helps to develop the environmental theme for each year.
Environmental Art Project 2024
This year's theme is Conservation and Protection of Local Water Ways. The (EAP) invites primary school and home- schooled students to explore local environmental issues, whilst developing positive messages about protecting ecosystems.
Be in the running to win one of 26 prizes and a chance to have your work transformed into a street banner.
All entries are showcased in an exhibition at Midland Junction Arts Centre.
The school of the winning entries receives an additional $50 prize for the purchase of environmental education resources.
Entry Forms
Download the entry form.
Download multiple entry forms (for schools) .
Resources
The education resource can help you develop your ideas.
You can also visit the Environmental Art Project website for more information.
Important Dates
Entries Close: 5pm, Friday 20 September 2024.
Deliver via post or in person to: Mundaring Arts Centre, 7190 Great Eastern Hwy Mundaring WA 6073.
Deliver in person only: Midland Junction Arts Centre, 276 Great Eastern Hwy Midland WA 6056.
Tues - Friday 10am - 5pm & Saturday - Sunday 11am - 3pm.
Notification: Winners notified by 21 October 2024.
Exhibition: 22 October - 30 November at Midland Junction Arts Centre.
Virtual Exhibition: Online from 30 October.
Shire of Mundaring Ceremony: Tuesday 19 November.
City of Swan Award Ceremony: Saturday 30 November.
Past Projects
2021 Theme - Caring for Country
The theme for 2021 was Caring for Country, with students learning about Aboriginal ecological knowledge. Find out about winners of the 2021 competition and participating schools.
2022 Theme - Backyard Biodiversity
The 2022 Environmental Art Project, Backyard Biodiversity challenged teachers, parents and students to look closely at nature and discover and monitor the animals that live in our local area. This year's project was proudly supported by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, the City of Swan and the Shire of Mundaring.
Visit the Mundaring Arts Centre website to view the 2022 entries and winners.
For more information about your school or child participating in the Mundaring Environmental Art Project, you can contact the Mundaring Arts Centre on 9295 3991. For general information about the project, you can contact the Shire’s Environmental Team on 9290 6651 or email shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au.