Dino Days Art Contest 2026 - Zilker Botanical Garden

Submit your best work for the Dino Days Art Contest! Local artists and students are encouraged to submit original dinosaur-themed art to participate in this year’s Dino Days Art Contest. All artwork must contain flora and fauna that best represents Texas during the Cretaceous Period. There will be 3 winners and the artwork chosen as “Best in Show” will be printed into a limited edition Zilker Botanical Garden Postcard for the Garden’s Gift Shop.

2025 Winners and Entries

Art Contest Submission Form

All applicants interested in entering the 2026 Dino Days Art Contest will need to complete this application.

Participant Name(Required)

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Email (or email of parent/guardian)(Required)

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Max. file size: 50 MB.

Title of Artwork:(Required)

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Please tell us about your artwork:

Select the age group that best applies to you (or the applicant if a parent/guardian is completing this form)(Required)

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7-12

13-18

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Terms & Conditions:(Required)

Zilker Botanical Garden Dino Day Art Competition – Terms and Conditions:

No Purchase Necessary – Entry constitutes acceptance of these terms. Void where prohibited.

Binding Agreement
By submitting an entry, you agree to these official Terms & Conditions. You must comply with all rules and judge decisions. Entry is only valid if these terms are accepted.

Eligibility
• Applicants under 18 must have a legal guardian submit this form
• Applicants must sign up on the official submission page at zilkergarden.org
• Applicants must be a resident of Austin, TX, and provide a valid Austin address and email.
• The competition is exclusive to residents of Austin, Texas, and entries from outside Austin, Texas will be disqualified.

Competition Timeline
• Submission Period: February 11, 2026, 8:00 AM CET to March 13, 2026, 5:00 PM CET.
• Judging: March 14, 2026, at 8:00 AM by experts in paleontology and botany.

How to Apply
Submit your entry using the official online form. Incomplete or incorrect applications will be disqualified.

Submission Requirements
• Original Artwork: All submitted artwork must be original and created solely by the entrant. Entries must not include any elements generated or created using artificial intelligence tools or software. By entering the contest, you affirm that your submission is your own original work and does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of any third party. Entries found to violate this rule will be disqualified.
• Eligibility: Artists must be at least 18 years old or have a legal representative if under 18.
• Content Restrictions: Artwork must not be offensive, discriminatory, or illegal. It must be original, unpublished, and free of third-party content (including advertising or trademarks).
• Intellectual Property: Submissions must not infringe on any third-party rights, and the artist must not be involved in any legal disputes over the artwork.
• Entry Limit: Only one entry per participant is allowed. Repeat submissions or artists with multiple entries will be disqualified.
• Submit by: All submissions must be digital and uploaded via [link on website/email] by March 13, 2025, 5:00 PM CET.
• Acceptable Formats: Submissions must be in [JPEG, PNG, PDF, etc.].
• Participant Information: Submissions must include the participant’s name, age, and contact information for their legal guardian (if applicable).
• Rights: By entering, artists grant the organizer the right to use their work for promotional purposes without further compensation.

Rights and Warranties
By submitting, you confirm your work is original and does not infringe on third-party rights. Zilker Botanical Garden has the right to use your submission for marketing purposes, including in promotional materials.

Judging
• A panel of experts will review submissions and select winners based on historical and horticultural accuracy.
• Winners will be notified via email on March 14, 2026.

Prizes
• Youth Category (Under 18): Prize from Jerry’s Artarama
• Adult Category (18 and over): Prize from Jerry’s Artarama
• Best in Show (All Ages): Free 1-year Family Membership to Zilker Botanical Garden, and a limited-edition postcard featuring the winning artwork.
Prizes are non-transferable, and winners are responsible for any applicable taxes.

Indemnification
Applicants agree to hold Zilker Botanical Garden harmless from any claims arising from their participation or the content of their submissions.

Elimination
False or misleading information, non-compliance with terms, or fraudulent behavior will result in disqualification.

Changes to the Competition
Zilker Botanical Garden reserves the right to cancel or modify the competition if technical issues or fraud affect its integrity.

Sponsor
The competition is organized by the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy and Jerry’s Artarama.

Limitation of Liability
Zilker Botanical Garden is not liable for any damages or losses related to the competition, including technical failures, errors, or lost entries.

Jurisdiction
These terms are governed by U.S. law. Any disputes will be resolved amicably, with a waiver of the right to litigation.

Privacy
By entering, you agree to the Zilker Botanical Garden Privacy Policy, ensuring that your personal information is protected.

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