Nicole Age 6

By the Spoor Family

Elizabeth Age 7

Here's a very detailed one by Elizabeth, Age 7. "My mom helped me make this picture on the computer. "

An entry from Hawaii

From Thomas U. in Hawaii.
This one seems to really be alive!

The Litter Bug Ant

Here's a cool idea by Richard Destito of the Gear Factory, Syracuse, NY.

The Litter Bug Ant

In spirit of Earth Day the ant is made from 100% found or reused material and was covered by the public with litter that they collected from Earth Day clean-ups happening all around the City of Syracuse.

From construction, to the materials used, and the process of completing the sculpture with other people, the Litter Bug Ant in this way is expressing that nothing in life is how it has to be, it’s all only what we choose to make of it, and by working together, with everyone contributing what they can, a greater good is achieved.

Physical Description:

• The Ant Garbage Monster is about 11 feet tall and takes up about a 6' X 8' area.
• It's structure is made of re-used welded steel rod
• He can be broken down easily for moving
• With the exception of the legs and base, he has all fully movable joints like a giant action figure!!

Kid's entries

More photos coming soon!

Sam Sugarman, Willseyville, NY, age 6


Isaac, age 9, Ithaca, NY


Christina Dougherty

Rachel, Age 12, from Ithaca

Alexis Snell, age 5, from Clay, NY.

Jacob Snell, age 8 from Clay NY. Another scary face!

Chris and John's monster is pretty scary!

Ava DiRubbo, Age 4, from Cicero, NY.

There were a lot of great kids' entries in the contest. I couldn't decide who should win, so I decided to award them all as prize winners, and give everyone a Tom Knight CD!

Here are some of the entries. More will be added later!

Another 2nd Prize - Lauren

Here's Ithaca Costume Designer Lauren Cowdery's design. She also wins 2nd prize of $50, and she is the one who is building the final costume!