2026 Birdfest Art Contest

This partnership between The Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and the Ridgefield Art Association is open to bird-loving visual artists of all ages and skill levels, residing on Planet Earth.

We invite submissions of bird-themed artwork, particularly featuring species found within the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Please read the rules and details below.

OPEN TO
PUBLIC

Rules and Details

There will be a $25 cash prize for People’s Choice Award for each age category, also an Award Certificate given for Mayor’s Choice, Teacher’s Choice, and Refuge Favorite for each age category.

 We welcome the following age categories:

  • Hatchling: K-4th grade

  • Nestling: 5th-8th grade 

  • Fledgling: 9th-12th grade 

  • Adult: 18+

To enter, each participant must fill out all items on the entry form.

Please email:ridgefieldartassociation@gmail.com if you have questions.

Contest Rules:

  • ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON

  • No Entry Fee

  • Artwork must be framed or have a way to hang it from a hook

  • Open to the public 

  • No Digital works

  • No Photography

  • No mail-in or emailed entries allowed

  • Original works only. No reproductions, please

  • Work must be bird-themed (preferably birds commonly found at the Refuge)

  • Entries must be received between 11am-4pm Friday, October 2nd.

    • Deliver and check-in your work to:
      Ridgefield NWR Headquarters
      28908 NW Main Ave
      Ridgefield, WA 98642 

    • Same-day entries Will NOT be accepted

Winners will be chosen by 4pm on Saturday October 3rd and will be notified if not present. Announcements will be posted on social media.

  • Prizes to be picked up with artwork

  • Please pick up your artwork between 11am-3pm on Monday, October 5th

Entry Form