WHOOPING CRANE ART SHOW AND CONTEST

 In honor of the
Whooping Crane reintroduction Project at White Lake wetlands conservation area in louisiana

 
 
 

The art show and public exhibit are now closed!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so successful!

congratulations to all the winners!

 

LOUISIANA ARTIST WINNERS

1st Place - Wendy Hazey “Recirprocal Survival”
2nd Place - Tony Forrest “Dances with Cranes”
3rd Place - Kellie Vaccaro “Fishing Lessons”
Biologist’s Choice - Kellie Vaccaro “Fishing Lessons”
Honorable Mention - Marne Meynig

 
 

STUDENT ARTIST WINNERS

GRADES 1ST-5TH

1st Place - Kei Robicheaux (4th grade) Mayfair Laboratory School
2nd Place - Braileigh Gray (2nd grade) Dufrocq Elementary School
3rd Place - Anaya Rhea Baisakh (3rd grade) Westdale Heights Academic Magnet

grades 6th-8th

1st Place - Heidi Perla (8th grade) Park Forest Middle School
2nd Place - Isabella Nunez (8th grade) McKinley Middle Magnet School
3rd Place - Sanaa Marshall (8th grade) Park Forest Middle School

grades 9th-12th

1st Place - Lauren Rogers (11th grade) Central High School
Overall Biologist’s Choice - Lauren Rogers (11th grade) Central High School

 

The last wild Louisiana Whooping crane died in 1950, and we have had no cranes on our Louisiana landscape for over 60 years.  But in 2011, the first cohort of Whooping Cranes were released into southwest Louisiana. Now, as these cranes have reproduced and new cranes have continued to be released into the wild, there are about 80 wild cranes. 

  • 1st prize: $500 + Crane release experience at White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area, Spring 2024

    2nd prize:      $250 + Crane release experience at White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area, Spring 2024

    3rd prize:         $100 + Crane release experience at White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area, Spring 2024

    Winners will be announced at the private gala on February 17, 2024. 

    Judges: One local professional artist, one wildlife biologist, and one Baton Rouge news anchor.)

    Media: Any 2-dimensional art inspired by the Louisiana Whooping Crane Reintroduction Project, including drawings, paintings, photographs, or wall hangings. All media accepted. For textile art, like quilts, the size may be larger, but please supply your own display rack. All other artworks must be equipped to hang on the wall. 

    Size: Maximum size 30”x40”. For textiles, like quilts, the size may be 50”x60” max, but please supply your own display rack.

    Eligibility: Must be 18 years or older and a resident of Louisiana. 

  • Submissions Open: October 20, 2023

    Submission deadline: January 6, 2024, before midnight (students submit to teacher by December 1, 2023)

    - Complete the online entry form above (green button “Artist submissions are open, click here!”  

    - Upload a digital photo of your artwork   

    - Make payment of $30 (bring your receipt when you deliver your piece)

    Delivery and pick up: Please deliver your artwork to the Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries headquarters to Melissa Fox’s attention (2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge) between February 5-9, 2024, between 8am-4pm. Your piece should arrive well-wrapped to avoid damage. Pick up your work between February 28-March 1, 2024, between 8am-4-m.  Items not retrieved over 30 days may be donated to the Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation for next year’s Wild Night silent auction.

    Selling your artwork: If you wish to sell your work or prints thereof, please price items, knowing that 40% of the sale will go to the Whooping Crane Reintroduction Project.  We we also hold a live auction at the gala.

    Teacher Submissions for Students:     NOTE this is open to ALL students and schools residing in East Baton Rouge Parish.