The Kasiisi Project proudly announces the winners of the 1st Annual Kibale Conservation Youth Art Contest. We asked children ages 5 to 18 to learn about Uganda’s Kibale National Park and express what they’ve learned by drawing, painting or sculpting one of the magnificent species that call the Park home. We were dazzled by the artists’ creativity, the variety of chosen wildlife, large and small, and the powerful messages that accompanied each piece. The winning art entries and their messages can be viewed online. Contest winners were selected by a panel of four artists, scientists and conservationists. Their task was both unenviable and inspiring! Our heartfelt congratulations to the artists and thank you to all of the entrants for your truly remarkable appreciation for wildlife, near and far. The 2020 KYCAC Judges Chuck Hagner, Author of American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Wisconsin Crystal Mandica, Co-Founder & Director of Education, the Amphibian Foundation, Artist Luke Seitz, Illustrator, Photographer, Professional Bird Guide Dave Turner, Artist, Wooden Whale Company Judging criteria: accuracy of species and habitat, design, artistic composition, conservation message Grand Prize Winner & 1st Place Grades 5-8: Melaina Ashworth Age: 13 Location: Georgia, USA Species: African Elephant Title: ‘Not Alone” Medium: Sculpture in Clay Conservation Message: "Elephants are one of the most intelligent species on Earth and they provide services that are important to our planet and our survival. The best motivation for everyone to respect ALL living things and stop destroying fellow creatures is in understanding that we are all connected and we need each other to survive." Runner Up & 1st Place Grades 9-12: Tim Tusk Age: 14 Location: Ile-de-France, France Species: Tree Pangolin Title: “The Threatened Burrower” Age: 14 Location: Ile-de-France, France Species: Tree Pangolin Title: “The Threatened Burrower” Medium: Colored Pencil Conservation Message: "I chose to represent the tree pangolin, because like all pangolin species, they are really unknown animals that are poached in silence. In my drawing, I tried to represent the pangolin's back without scales to aim at their poaching." Third Overall & 1st Place Grades K-2: Lucas Ginzburg-Maly Age: 6 Location: London, England Species: Goliath Beetle Title: “The Red Giant” Medium: Graphite and Collage Conservation Message: “Insects are not easy to love and want to protect, they are not cute like pandas. People often kill insects without thinking twice, but insects are very important for our world. I chose to collage the Goliath beetle in jewels found in magazines to emphasize its beauty and preciousness." 1st Place Grades 6-8: Beonca Barry Age: 10 Location: New Hampshire, USA Species: Forest Cobra Title: “A Fishy Lunch” Medium: Colored Pencil Conservation Message: "Kibale National Park is full of awesome animals! Most of the animals are endanger. All of the animals should be protected." Honorable Mention: Mikita Barry Age: 12 Location: New Hampshire, USA Species: Hammer-Headed Mega Bat Title: “Morning Fly” Medium: Crayons, Ink & Pencil Conservation Message: "The hammer-headed mega bat is an endangered animal that we know so little about. We don't know how they're reproduce. These bats arn't the only animals that are endangered. There are hundreds of other animals out there all over the world. Without these animals the world will be missing parts. Do we want that? Come on lets save the world!" Honorable Mentions: Allie Basile Age: 6 Location: Florida, USA Species: Tree Pangolin Title(s): “Looking for Ants” & “Pangolin” Medium(s): Crayon/Pen & Acrylic Conservation message: (1) "People can help pangolins by learning about them and teaching others what is happening to them. Conservation is important because without it animals would become extinct."; (2) “People should care about pangolins because they are the most trafficked animal in the world. I don't want them to become extinct. People can help pangolins by donating money to organizations helping pangolins.” Honorable Mention: Simone French Age: 13 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Species: African Honey Bee Title: “None Too Small” Medium: Pastel Conservation Message: "The park is a beautiful piece of reserved land with an amazing ecosystem. People should care about the African honey bees because they help pollinate the vegetation and feed wildlife. You should care about the bees because they are an endangered species. Scientists can use a device called Broodminders to collect data about the bees and help them thrive.” Honorable Mention: Clarabel Toliver Age: 7
Location: Toronto, Canada Species: Great Blue Turaco Title: “Field with Two Trees & A Bird” Medium: Pencil, Marker, Oil, Pastel & Chalk Conservation Message: "I love all animals. The great blue turaco is beautiful and important. It helps to distribute seeds. Its feathers should not be taken and its habitat should be protected."
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