The 2026 "Being Water Wise Is…" Student Art Contest is Open
The 2026 Student Art Contest is OPEN!
West Basin fosters student creativity and helps teachers put the Art in STEAM education by hosting the annual art contest! Student artists help inspire their communities to support water conservation as a way of life by creating eye-catching artwork with smart water use slogans. The student winners from the 2026 student art contest will be recognized in April and move onto a regional art contest held by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
Eligibility: Students in the 3rd-12th grade, who live or attend school in the West Basin service area.
Accepted Media: Crayons, markers, pencils, paint, pastels, cut paper, fabric, computer generated artwork, and more... Artwork MUST be developed by the student only, meaning no assistance from family members or artificial intelligence is permitted.
Submission Instructions
- Mail: Postmark by Friday, March 13, 2026, to 17140 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90746
- Drop off at one of two locations (please e-mail Fritz at HesterP@WestBasinCA.gov prior to drop off):
- West Basin headquarters (Donald L. Dear Building) 17140 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90746
- Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility 1935 S. Hughes Way, El Segundo, CA 90245
- E-mail: Send a high-quality scan or photo of your artwork with completed entry form to info@WestBasinCA.gov