Organised by the Municipality of Vila Real and Zona Livre, the Biodiversity Drawing Competition has as main objective to promote the subject of biological natural heritage, like the natural regions, the ecosystems, the habitats and the species of wild fauna and flora, through the selection and classification of works, drawings and illustrations related to this subject.

It also seeks to promote illustration and design of nature and to encourage the growth of Participants who portray the natural heritage of the wild, as well as launching the debate and reflection of society on the need to knowing, promoting and conserving biodiversity.

There are two categories:

• Illustration/Scientific Drawing
• Illustration/Nature Drawing

Techniques of drawing are free. Illustrations/drawings relating to domesticated species or animals kept in captivity will not be accepted.

The illustrations/drawings presented under the category Scientific Drawing must identify the presented species (through its complete and unambiguous scientific name) and a text with a maximum of 300 characters, that addresses and describes the main elements represented in the drawing (morphological or other details).

Each participant may submit a maximum of two illustrations for each of the categories.

Entry fee is 5 Euro.

Eligibility

Open to anyone worldwide.

Prize

• Scientific Drawing: 1st prize: 500 EUR / 2nd prize: 200 EUR / 3rd prize: 100 EUR
• Nature Drawing: 1st prize: 250 EUR / 2nd prize: 100 EUR / 3rd prize: 50 EUR