Nebraska experiences some of the most dramatic and diverse weather in the country—from powerful prairie winds and towering summer storms to icy winter snow, biting cold, and intense summer heat.

Create (draw, paint, glue, sculpt) artwork that captures the spirit of Nebraska’s weather. Your artwork may reflect any season or weather event, such as strong winds, thunderstorms, tornado skies, snowfall, blizzards, heat waves, drought, or the changing moods of the prairie throughout the year.

Ages: All ages

Date Due: Image must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2026.

Prizes: Three winners will receive a swag bag of NE SciFest goodies.

All entries must meet the following requirements:

• All entrants must live in the state of Nebraska
• Each participant may only submit one image. However, a teacher/coach/parent may submit multiple images
• Must be able to email a clear, well photographed image of creation to NE SciFest

For more information visit- https://www.nescifest.com/participate/art/