Okaloosa Arts Alliance Announces 16th Annual Okaloosa County School Poster Contest: "Art in Outer Space"
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL (April 10, 2025) — The Okaloosa Arts Alliance (OAA) is excited to invite all K-12 students in Okaloosa County to showcase their creativity under the theme "Art in Outer Space” for the 16th Annual Okaloosa County School Poster Contest.
Students may submit their entries individually or through their schools, with only one submission per student. Each artwork must include the artist’s name, grade, and school on the front of the artwork.
Submissions can be mailed to:
Okaloosa Arts Alliance - Poster Contest P.O. Box 4426 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549
Alternatively, entries can be dropped off in person at the Emerald Coast Science Center during regular business hours.
The deadline for submissions is May 2, 2025, before the close of business.
Prizes will be awarded to First, Second, and Third place winners in three categories: Elementary School (K-4th), Middle School (5th-8th), and High School (9th-12th). First-place winners' artwork will be showcased on the OAA website and newsletter. Prizes are generously provided by Eglin Federal Credit Union, HH Arts, ADSO, and the Emerald Coast Science Center.
All the poster entries will be on display and the winners will be announced on Sunday, May 4th, from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Emerald Coast Science Center. The event will feature a Viewers’ Choice Award, where attendees can vote for their favorite artwork. Live music will be performed by Grow Your Gift Conservatory of Music.
"We are excited to be opening our new planetarium building and are looking forward to partnering with OAA on the space art contest to showcase the planetarium," said Diane Fraser, Executive Director of the Emerald Coast Science Center.
The contest deadline is May 2nd with a reception at the Emerald Coast Science Center on Sun, May 4th, from 2-4 pm. Flyer attached.
2024 Poster Contest Winners:
- High School Winner- Rosemary Clifton-10th grade- Rocky Bayou Christian School
- Middle School Winner- Emily Lowe-8th grade-Okaloosa STEMM Academy
- Elementary School Winner- Ruth Nicolas, 2nd Grade, Silver Sands School
For more information about the contest, please visit https://www.okaloosaarts.org/2025-school-poster-contest.html or email Amy at amybaty1@gmail.com
