2026 Friends of Danada Children’s Nature Art Show

Ages 8-11 | FREE TO ENTER
A special show within the adult Nature Art & Photo Show
🌳 This Year’s Theme: TREES
📅 Show Dates & Times
Saturday, March 14: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 15: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📋 Entry Requirements
All entries must be original new artwork made by you
No AI-generated works – bring the original, not a copy
One entry per person
Art can be no larger than 16×20 inches
Theme must be TREES
No manmade objects in your picture (such as fences, people, or buildings)

2026 Friends of Danada Children’s Nature Art Show

Ages 8-11 • FREE Entry • Theme: TREES 🌳
March 14 (10am-4pm) & March 15 (12pm-4pm)
WHEN WHAT
By March 1 Email entry form + artwork photo to director@danadahouse.org
March 4
10am–6pm
Drop off original artwork at Danada House
(Contact us if you need a different time)
March 14–15 Show open to public
March 16–17
2pm–6pm
Pick up artwork (bring your receipt)

📍 Location: Danada House, 3S501 Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL 60187

🎨 Entry Rules:
  • Original artwork only (no AI, no copies)
  • Must feature TREES (no manmade objects like fences, people, or buildings)
  • Max size: 16×20 inches
  • One entry per child
  • Media allowed: Markers, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, pen & ink, crayons, pencil
🏆 Awards: Best Blue Ribbon wins $25 + Dick Blick Gift Card; Honorable Mention ribbons + small gifts for each age group. Judged on composition, theme, and technique.
How to Enter: Create your tree artwork → Photograph it → Complete entry form → Email form + photo by March 1 → Drop off original March 4 between 10am-6pm