Morrill Hall is conducting its third annual “Colorful Creature” statewide art contest now through March 26. All artwork received will go on exhibit at Morrill Hall as part of the museum’s Colorful Creature Day event April 2. This art contest is part of a year-long celebration of the museum’s 140th anniversary.

Children in pre-school through fifth grade are eligible to participate in this special challenge to create the most wildly colorful version of their favorite ancient or modern creature. The contest includes two Creature Categories: General and Mammoth. The general category includes depictions of any creature. The second category is for depictions of mammoths only. Participants may submit one entry per category.

Entries will be judged based on creativity, imagination, and use of color.

There will be first-, second- and third-place winners selected among each of the following age groups: pre-school and younger, Grades K-1, Grades 2-3 and Grades 4-5.

All entries will be showcased at Morrill Hall starting April 2.

For more information, including rules and entry forms, go to www.museum.unl.edu/artcontest.