08/19/2026
Calling all artists! 🎨🐦 The American Robin has been named State College's 2026 Bird of the Year. Now, it's your turn to celebrate!
Sustainable State College and Bird Town Pennsylvania invite artists of all ages and abilities to enter the Bird of the Year Visual Art Contest. Whether you paint, draw, sculpt, collage, photograph, or create in another medium, the Borough of State College wants to see how the American Robin inspires you.
Submissions are due by Wednesday, September 23, and must meet the following submission requirements:
• Original artwork only (no AI-generated art)
• Individual and team entries welcome
• Maximum of two entries per person
• Open to artists of all ages and skill levels
For more information and to submit your work, visit