This year’s theme: “Mokelumne & Cosumnes River Wetlands: Helping Migrating Birds“
Let your creativity take flight!
All Lodi students are invited to create artwork celebrating our local rivers, wetlands, and the amazing birds that depend on them.
Every fall, Sandhill Cranes and many other migratory birds travel along the Pacific Flyway. Our local rivers and wetlands provide important habitat and water for these incredible travelers.
How to participate
We provide the 11×17″ paper! Just email kgrant@lodi.gov to request yours.
Artwork deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026.
Teachers choose up to five completed student works per class and submit them by the deadline. Artwork will be displayed at the Festival on November 7-8, 2026 at Hutchins Street Square, and returned by early December.
The guidelines explain who can participate and how to submit and retrieve the artwork. Each artwork needs a label, and each class needs an inventory sheet.
Each year, Lodi-area students are invited to explore the natural world through art and writing inspired by Sandhill Cranes, seasonal migration, and California’s landscapes.
The student art exhibition will be displayed during the Sandhill Crane Festival and featured afterward at the Lodi Public Library and the Lodi Community Art Center. The exhibit highlights student artwork while giving young artists an opportunity to share their creativity with the community.
Bud Sullivan Community Room
201 W. Locust Street, Lodi, CA
November 10-30, 2026
Open Monday to Wednesday, 10 AM to 7 PM
Thursday, 1 to 7 PM
Friday and Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM (Sunday closed)
110 W. Pine Street, Lodi, CA
November 6-29, 2026
Open Thursday to Sunday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
This gallery celebrates the creativity of local students who explored Sandhill Cranes, migration, changing seasons, and wetland habitats through art and writing.
Each piece offers a unique perspective on these remarkable birds and the natural landscapes they depend on.
Click an image to view the artwork in more detail.
Discover more educational resources and programs created to help students learn about Sandhill Cranes, wildlife, and conservation.
