Youth encouraged to enter Art Contest

Students across Mississippi are invited to get outdoors and participate in the 2023 North Mississippi Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest.

Each student must submit a portfolio including an entry form and artwork to the Visitor Education Center by May 10.

The contest is sponsored by the Foundation for Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Winners in four age categories will have their work published in Mississippi Outdoors magazine and will receive a complimentary copy of the magazine displaying their work. Winners will also receive gift cards and have their work posted on the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks' website.

For more information on entry forms and rules please visit https://www.mdwfp.com/nmfh/youth-art-contests/ or call the VEC at 662-563-8068.

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