1st - Christina Wilkinson’s “Gila Wilderness"Images to be used for promotional materials for Gila Wilderness centennial celebrations

MIMBRES, NM, February 1, 2024 – Dozens of high-quality and meaningful works of art were submitted in response to the Gila National Forest’s call for artwork honoring the centennial anniversary of the iconic Gila Wilderness. The three winning pieces of art are:

1st - Christina Wilkinson’s “Gila Wilderness"

2nd - Michael Shaw’s “Gila Scene”

2nd - Michael Shaw’s “Gila Scene”

Ben Brown’s “Gila Wilderness Centennial Poster”3rd - Ben Brown’s “Gila Wilderness Centennial Poster”

“There was an impressive variety of artwork submitted, making it difficult to choose only three winners,” said Wilderness District Ranger Henry Provencio. “The winning pieces were selected for their creativity and inclusion of representative features, flora, and fauna of the Gila Wilderness.”

Each of the winning entries will receive an honorarium in the amount of $100, and their artwork will be featured on posters, flyers, handouts, social media posts, and other outreach and promotional materials for the Gila Wilderness Centennial celebrations. For more information contact Maribeth Pecotte at 575-388-8211 or Maribeth.Pecotte@usda.gov .