Rain Barrel Art Project 2020
The Coronavirus (COVID19) Pandemic has significantly changed the timeline of the 2020 Rain Barrel Art Project. Please see the updated timeline below.
The Project
The Rain Barrel Art Project was created to promote the use of rain barrels throughout the Ohio River Valley through a creative and educational medium. The project is now in its 8th year.
Rain barrels continue to grow in popularity across the country. However, one of its biggest drawbacks is their dull appearance. Some people are less likely to use them given the lack of aesthetic value they offer to residential and commercial landscaping, even though they conserve water and save money. We believe that producing beautiful artistic rain barrels that have unique painted details will make them more desirable and naturally promote their use.
The Rain Barrel Art Project is designed to educate people on environmental issues like storm water runoff, watersheds and water conservation.
2020 Project (UPDATED) Timeline
Nov. 12 (of 2018) to Jan. 17 - Entry Period (Click here to access the entry form)
Jan. 20 to Jan. 25 - Selection Period
Feb 1 - Artist Workshop @ The Cincinnati Zoo
Feb. 2 to Mar. 26 - Painting Period
Jun. 26 to Jun. 28 - Rain Barrel Dropoff @ The Cincinnati Zoo
Jul. 1 - Jul. 28 - Rain Barrels Displayed @ The Cincinnati Zoo
Jul. 18 - Rain Barrel Art Online Auction
Jul. 28 - Twilight Tuesday Event, Auction Finale, and Artist Reception
How do I participate?
1. Go to the entry form and submit your idea for approval.
2. If your design is approved, attend the artist workshop on February 1st.
3. Pick up your rain barrel at the end of the workshop.
4. Return your rain barrel by Mar. 31 and visit it at the Cincinnati Zoo.
What happens after I return the barrel?
1. Barrels are displayed throughout the Zoo between April 1 and April 23.
2. Barrels will be auctioned online between April 13 and April 23.
3. The money raised from the auction will be used for environmental education at SaveLocalWaters.org and at the Zoo.
The Project
The Rain Barrel Art Project was created to promote the use of rain barrels throughout the Ohio River Valley through a creative and educational medium. The project is now in its 8th year.
Rain barrels continue to grow in popularity across the country. However, one of its biggest drawbacks is their dull appearance. Some people are less likely to use them given the lack of aesthetic value they offer to residential and commercial landscaping, even though they conserve water and save money. We believe that producing beautiful artistic rain barrels that have unique painted details will make them more desirable and naturally promote their use.
The Rain Barrel Art Project is designed to educate people on environmental issues like storm water runoff, watersheds and water conservation.
2020 Project (UPDATED) Timeline
Nov. 12 (of 2018) to Jan. 17 - Entry Period (Click here to access the entry form)
Jan. 20 to Jan. 25 - Selection Period
Feb 1 - Artist Workshop @ The Cincinnati Zoo
Feb. 2 to Mar. 26 - Painting Period
Jun. 26 to Jun. 28 - Rain Barrel Dropoff @ The Cincinnati Zoo
Jul. 1 - Jul. 28 - Rain Barrels Displayed @ The Cincinnati Zoo
Jul. 18 - Rain Barrel Art Online Auction
Jul. 28 - Twilight Tuesday Event, Auction Finale, and Artist Reception
How do I participate?
1. Go to the entry form and submit your idea for approval.
2. If your design is approved, attend the artist workshop on February 1st.
3. Pick up your rain barrel at the end of the workshop.
4. Return your rain barrel by Mar. 31 and visit it at the Cincinnati Zoo.
What happens after I return the barrel?
1. Barrels are displayed throughout the Zoo between April 1 and April 23.
2. Barrels will be auctioned online between April 13 and April 23.
3. The money raised from the auction will be used for environmental education at SaveLocalWaters.org and at the Zoo.
