Competition Topic: Something from Nothing
In conjunction with KArtsCon 2027, we have a schools art competition to engage schoolgoers to think creatively and critically about our theme “Something from Nothing“.
Who Can Enter?
The competition is open to all primary and secondary school students in Kent in the following Year groups:
- Ages 4 to 12
- Ages 13 to 18
What and How to Submit
Leading questions: What art can you make from something/nothing? Can you give meaning to something where there was once nothing?
Each entry must have a title and a brief description (maximum 150 words). The description should explain how you interpreted the questions. Only one entry per student, please. Entrants can submit the work as a JPG or GIF or PNG upload using this entry form.
Note: Due to the volume of submissions in previous competitions, we will require ALL submissions to be made online. If your work is chosen, we will ask you to bring it in for exhibition purposes. If your work is three dimensional, then please take several clear photographs of it from different angles.
Materials
Your entry must be two or three-dimensional. You may use any materials, techniques or processes (e.g. drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles, photography, collage, montage, CAD). Maximum size is A3.
Exhibition and Prizes
For each category, there will be:
- An overall winner
- 2 runners-up
Prizes are kindly sponsored by local businesses.
Closing Date
All entries must be received by 11 June 2027.
All entries will be judged on
- Originality and creativity
- Confident handling of materials
- Boldness and impact
Once shortlisted, you should deliver your physical entry to Warnborough HQ, 18 Lower Bridge Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2LG by 2 July 2027. For more information, please contact info@kartscon.com or call 01227 762 107.
Collecting Exhibited Artwork
All artwork should be collected before 5pm on the final day of KArtsCon2027 (date to be confirmed).
