Grab Your Crayons, Brushes & Big Ideas Because Orange County Power Authority’s Youth Art Contest Is Back!

Students in grades TK-6 from the cities of Buena Park, Fountain Valley, Fullerton and Irvine are eligible to enter to win a prize of four tickets to Knott’s Berry Farm

IRVINE, Calif. (December 17, 2025) – Orange County Power Authority (OCPA), a local, not-for-profit community clean energy provider, is calling on young artists across its member cities to showcase their creativity and passion for a greener future. OCPA has opened submissions for its second “Picturing a Better Tomorrow” art contest, inviting students in grades TK–6 to illustrate their vision of a cleaner, more sustainable planet powered by renewable energy.

“This contest is one of our favorite opportunities to hear directly from the next generation,” said Jacquie Henderson, OCPA Director of Communications and External Affairs. “Last year, students brought incredible imagination, heart and optimism to their artwork, and we can’t wait to see what they come up with this year. Their ideas remind us why Orange County Power Authority’s work to advance clean energy and protect the environment truly matters.”

Students are encouraged to explore what they hope to see for the future of our planet—from clean air and renewable energy to healthy ecosystems and vibrant communities. Artwork should reflect ideas for how to care for the environment today and embrace a greener tomorrow.

The contest is open to students in grades TK–6 who live in or attend school/after-school programs in:

• Buena Park
• Fountain Valley
• Fullerton
• Irvine

One winner will be chosen from three age groups (TK-K, Grades 1-2, Grades 3-4 and Grades 5-6). Each winner will receive four single-day admission tickets to Knott’s Berry Farm, and selected artwork may be displayed at the OCPA office in Irvine.

To enter, students must submit original artwork in any form including paint, crayons, markers, or digital formats provided the piece is entirely their own original creation.

Artwork may not exceed 18” x 24” and must include a completed entry form, short artist narrative, and parental consent.

Original artwork submissions are preferred and may be delivered via mail or in-person to the OCPA offices:

15310 Barranca Parkway, Suite 250, Irvine, CA 92618
Mailed entries must be postmarked by February 18 to be considered.

If a student cannot deliver original artwork to the OCPA offices, a high-quality digital copy may be emailed to info@ocpower.org by February 18 at 5 p.m.

For the official rules, please visit www.ocpower.org/blog.

About Orange County Power Authority

The Orange County Power Authority is a not-for-profit public agency that offers clean power at competitive rates, significantly reducing energy-related greenhouse emissions and enabling reinvestment in local energy programs. To learn more, visit www.ocpower.org.