Students & Teachers in New England
The NEW 2012 Paul G. Keough Earth Artist Program
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"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. So the unkown, the mysterious, is where art and science meet."
- Albert Einstein
How the Program Works
The Paul G. Keough Earth Artists program is adapting to engage students and teachers of today on a broader spectrum. In the past we have focused on poems and poster. The 2012 program solicits a broader definition of art. With technology where it is today, in addition to poem and posters, we encourage submissions of: photography, sculpture, architectural design, constructed models, video documenting musical or dramatic performance and more. We challenge you to surprise us.
The 2012 program is designed to promote an excitement for the arts; sciences and specifically environmental awareness in New England We want to encourage young minds to combine a knowledge of nature (science) with sustainable thinking (design). Together, this approach will foster a more sustainable society.
Students should submit art work representing the project they have been working on. Participants can include a school class (kindergarten through 6th grade), youth organization, or an after school program.
Following the April 30th deadline, an awards panel reviews applications to select a winner from each state. EPA's video crew will then travel to the project location to develop a short film that will showcase the project along with the students and teachers that helped make it happen. That film will appear on EPA's national website.
How to Apply
The Application (PDF) (2 pp, 21K, about PDF)
Step 1: Review the Eligibility Criteria
- Project completed by students in kindergarten through 6th grade.
Step 2: Design and Implement Project
- Lessons plans that may be applicable are located at http://www.epa.gov/students/teachers.html
- EPA staff is available to visit your classroom or program to help facilitate the start of your project.
- The art work needs to be a representation of the project you have completed or are working on.
Step 3: Complete the application – Done by teacher or group leader
- Project must be summarized on the pages provided in the application form (no more the 500 words)
- Art work must be submitted with the application.
- A teacher/ sponsor MUST submit the application and assist in the write up of the project description.
Step 4: Mail the Application
- Application and Art work may be mailed to
- Or you can reduce your environmental impact and electronically submit your application to Kate Renahan (renahan.kate@epa.gov). Questions on electronic submissions? Call Kate Renahan at 617-918-1491.
Earth Artists Program
U.S. EPA New England
5 Post Office Sq., Suite 100
Mailcode: ORA 01-1
Boston, MA 02109-3912
Application Deadline
Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year.
The final deadline is April 30th, 2012.
Examples of Projects (To jump start your creativity)
- Monitor your classroom's energy usage
- Learn about and promote a recycling program in your school
Biomimicry Design – Did you know that many of today's modern inventions are inspired by nature? Velcro was developed by closer examination of the Burr.- Promoting safe and alternative transportation to and from school
- Develop a pledge for students to conserve water at home and in school
- Plant a rain garden at your school to reduce runoff
Alternative Energy – How does a wind turbine create electricity? What exactly is a grid? Can I buy power off a grid?- Start a composting program
- Develop Solutions to help your school better its recycling program