Capture it! Stormwater Arts Contest

After the application deadline, internal committees will review and deliberate on all projects in both categories to determine the winners. Selected pieces will be featured at the Pullen Arts Center Youth & Teen Gallery and contest winners will be recognized at the Earth Day Event at Dorothea Dix Park!

2024 Contest Winners

Artwork Winners

Lisa Wang poses in front of Raleigh skyline — Lisa Wang (12th grade) created “The Journey of Water Drops” which is a dynamic drawing that shows how stormwater runoff carries a variety of pollutants, such as fertilizers, litter, chemicals, and more, directly into our waterways and how it poses a threat to wildlife in Raleigh.

Artwork shows city skyline with water faucets leaking water, human hands catching droplets, and animals reaching for droplets with a river in background. — "The Journey of Water Drops" by Lisa Wang

Rhys Price and Jayda Price pose in front of Raleigh skyline. — Rhys Price and Jayda Price created “What Could Be” which is a scenery divided into two parts. One half showcases the effects of healthy water in the Neuse and the environment around it. The other half portrays what the Neuse may become if proper action isn't taken to maintain its health.

One half showcases the effects of healthy water in the Neuse and the environment around it. The other half portrays what the Neuse may become if proper action isn't taken to maintain its health. — "What Could Be" by Rhys and Jayda Price

Video Winner

AJ Toler poses in front of Raleigh skyline — AJ Toler created a video titled “The Scoop on Poop” with her dog as the star actor. She found a creative and light-hearted way to spread awareness about the consequences of leaving dog poop on the ground and how it can impact our local waterways.

2024 Capture It! Arts Contest Winner

Past Art and Video Winners

We Otter Protect Our Waters by Gracie Ferguson

No More 'Out of Sight, Out of Mind' by Katie Shen

2022 Capture art contest winner - Thomas Geng — 2022 Art winner - Thomas Geng

Mackenzie Book holding the drawing that she created for our stormwater contest. — 2021 Art Winner - MacKenzine Book

Capture It! Stormwater Arts Contest Winner for Storm Drain Cover Art, David Manyac — Storm drain cover art by student David Manyac named "Nature Depends on the Neuse"

Protect Your Community by Jordyn Stott

2022 Capture it! Stormwater Arts Contest

Watch the winning video from 2022 - “Stopping Stormwater Pollution” by Jamie Doyle and Sarah Frazier

2021 Capture it! Stormwater Arts Contest

Watch the winning video from 2021 – “Reclaim Runoff” by Alley Arnold and Regan Watkins

Capture it! Video Winner - 2020

Capture it! Stormwater Arts Contest - 2020 Video Winner

Capture it! Video Winner - 2019

Capture it! Stormwater Arts Contest - 2019 Video Winner

Capture it! Video Winner - 2018

Capture it! Stormwater Arts Contest - 2018 Video Winner

Environmental Awards Program

Looking for other ways to get involved? The Capture It! Stormwater Arts Contest is part of the City of Raleigh Environmental Awards Program. Visit their website for more information and other awards and opportunities.