An image is worth a thousand words. The Art Contest “Hear me. See me. Walk with me.” encourages young people across Europe to use their creativity to learn, understand, and support people forced to flee their country.
This art contest is your chance to use your creativity for a good cause. More than 108.4 million people have fled their homes to escape climate disasters, conflict and persecution. Children, youth and families can use their talents to share the message that everyone deserves to be treated with practical kindness, justice, compassion and love – to live as God intended.
Who can apply?
The contest is open to all children, youth (ages 5 to 25 years), and families. All artwork must be the sole and original work of the participators. Parents/guardians may provide minimal help to younger children.
Contest entries will be divided by age, and the most outstanding artworks will be chosen from each age category. Artworks will be evaluated by the Art Committee. Members will evaluate based on creativity as well as how effectively it conveys the message of kindness, hope, and solidarity. Each participant is welcome to share the artwork on his/her social media.
Categories:
5 – 9 years 10 – 14 years 15 – 18 years 19 – 25 years Families
Theme: WHEN THE CLIMATE DESTROYS OUR HOME.
Type of art expression that can be submitted:
Collage (it is allowed to use some text).
Please give your work a title, take a good-quality photo of your work (without any background), and submit it through our webpage.
How to apply?
Interested candidates can submit their work online in jpeg. The deadline to apply is 12 May 2024.
Who will win?
Contest entries will be divided by age, and the most outstanding piece of art will be chosen from each age group. Some artworks may be used to further promote the education of all children, shared on social media, and used as education material for raising awareness about the migration issue as widely as possible.
Winners will receive awards and experiences appropriate for different age groups, for example, an art workshop, school supplies, gift vouchers for attending a Camporee, a youth camp or congress, or a volunteer experience of ADRA projects in Europe. Winners can also donate the value of their prize, and ADRA will provide school supplies for the refugee children.
The Art Committee will evaluate artworks and choose the three best entries from each category.
Jurors will determine based on creativity and how effectively it conveys the message of climate change and human displacement. Shortly after the Committee members’ selection, on 15 May, ADRA will launch an invitation on social media for the public to vote from 17 May to 2 June, for their favourite piece of art from each category.
Winners will be notified by email after voting is completed. The online award ceremony will be released on 15 June 2024.
More info:
Ausenda Martins: advocacy@adra.eu
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