The Chicago Botanic Garden and the governor of Illinois challenge creative, eco-conscious youth, ages 8 to 18, to submit designs for Art on a Rain Barrel (AoRB), an Illinois-wide environmental art contest. Students are encouraged to create teams to enter the contest.
The top 50 teams (3–5 members) from throughout the state will be invited to bring their designs to life at the AoRB festival on Saturday, September 19, as part of the Illinois governor\’s It\’s Our River Day 2009. Top designs will receive special prizes and recognition including public display at the Chicago Botanic Garden and other sites throughout the state of Illinois.
Interested teams must submit an entry form no later than June 10, 2009. The top 50 teams will be announced in early July.
