2023 Theme: Identity
Welcome to the "Colours of Africa" Art Extravaganza, an exciting art competition exclusively for young talents aged 7 to 11 years (KS2) across the UK. Get ready to embark on a creative journey that celebrates Africa's vibrancy, diversity, and cultural heritage through art and design!
The theme of the competition is What Does Africa Mean to You: Real Life Art Inspired from Africa! Students can express what Africa means to them through artistic drawings, paintings, and collages.
Offer the Art Competition to your Students
Schools will present the "Colours of Africa" Art Competition as an exciting class art activity.
Exciting Art activity for students in school. Bring your creativity to life
Students will create imaginative and creative artwork based on the theme.
Pick the 3 best artworks from the school's art activity
Schools will select the best three artworks that stand out for their creativity and originality.
Schools can submit via our online submission form.
Schools will enter the competition by submitting the best three entries through our online submission form.
The judges will review the entries based on creativity, originality, connection to the theme, and overall artistic execution and decide the winners.
Judging Criteria: Entries will be evaluated based on creativity, originality, connection to the theme, and overall artistic execution.
Let Your Imagination Run WILD! Unleash your creativity, embrace the spirit of Africa, and create artwork that speaks to your heart. Whether you choose to paint a sunset over the savannah, a futuristic technological view, or a wildlife-inspired drawing, let your imagination take flight!
By participating in the "Colours of Africa" Art Extravaganza, schools not only nurture creativity but also contribute to a celebration of Africa's cultural richness.
Let the collective artistic spirit of your school shine!
For any inquiries or further information, please contact info@afrikindness.com.
Embrace the "Colours of Africa" and share your artistic talents with the world. Get ready to be part of a celebration of creativity and cultural appreciation!
Participating in the "Colours of Africa" Art Extravaganza is not just a competition; it's a celebration of creativity, unity, and the power of artistic expression. Every stroke of the brush, every dash of color, and every creative idea contributes to this vibrant celebration. Few of the reasons are:
Join us to celebrate the rich cultures and beauty of Africa through your artwork.
Win exciting prizes and inspire others with your imaginative creations!
By submitting your student's artwork to Colour of Africa, you will be helping to make a stand against stereotypes, racial bullying and discrimination against children of colour“ you will help us to bring cultural pride to children of colour and a sense of global citizenship and kindness to all students.
Every participant will receive an email inviting them to download a digital Certificate of Excellence (sent at end of December to the school registered email address).
There are tangible benefits for the winners and the school:
The theme is What Does Africa Mean to You: Real Life Art Inspired from Africa!
Students can capture the beauty, scenery, and essence of Africa using paints, pastels, acrylics, pens, or pencils.
As students collaborate on their class art activity, they can draw inspiration from African patterns, wildlife, landmarks, traditions, and stories. Schools should encourage their students to think about what Africa means to them and express it through their artwork.
Thought-Provoking Examples: For inspiration, explore African cultures, patterns, wildlife, or landmarks. Imagine the vibrant markets, the majestic animals, or the breathtaking landscapes. Your artwork can tell a story that brings Africa to life!
Maximum of Three
There are 3 stages to the competition:
Stage 1: School participation- Teachers should engage their students about the competition, the objectives, and the prizes available. Encourage all students to participate in the class activity to develop their artistic skills. Get inspired by Africa's cultures, landscapes, wildlife, and stories. Create a piece of art that reflects their unique perspective of Africa.
Stage 2: Schools should shortlist and select the best 3 entries from the school for submission. Enter Online: submissions open in October and close 15th December. It is free to enter. Please ensure your artwork meets the criteria or it will be discounted.
Stage 3: Judging commences - the entries will be carefully reviewed and assessed using the defined criteria. The panel will review the selected artworks and make their final decisions. Winners will be notified through their school registered email and will be announced on our website & social media channels in Q1 2024.
Stage 4: Awards and prizes will be presented Q2 2024
Online submissions until 15th December.
Our panel of judges will evaluate all entries, considering their creativity, originality, connection to the chosen theme, and overall artistic execution. The shortlisted entries will undergo a panel review to make the final decisions.
Criteria for Judging: Celebrating Creativity and Cultural Expression
As we embark on the journey of the "Colours of Africa" Art Extravaganza, our esteemed panel of judges will assess each artwork with meticulous attention to detail. They will evaluate the entries based on three fundamental criteria that capture the essence of artistic brilliance and cultural expression:
Our judges will holistically evaluate each artwork, considering its technical brilliance, thematic resonance, and the creative spirit that brought it to life. As they embark on this enlightening journey, they will seek to recognize the young artists who have crafted outstanding pieces that pay homage to Africa's vibrant tapestry.
For any inquiries or further information, please contact info@afrikindness.com
The posters must be bright enough to be reproduced in printing. Students' observational skills and originality will be essential to project the creative interpretation of the theme chosen. The poster must be presented and communicated in an engaging way.
ART Poster must be:-
Artwork images must be clear and readable. Along with the artwork, there must be an "artwork caption". Please use the submission form to give a good description that explains important information about the artwork, like the artist's name and what materials were used to create it. It must also explain what the artwork means or why it is important.
Submit your artwork using the "upload" button, and write out a summary of what the artwork means, the materials used, and its importance to Africa Awareness week.
You give consent to use any information you provide in entering the competition for the purpose of the competition including on social media posts. The winner will be announced on the Afrikindness website and on other international websites, and social media pages for the purpose of the competition only. You consent to Afrikindness using the posters that you have supplied for marketing and promotional purposes especially showcasing them in Art Galleries internationally. In all cases, Afrikindness will notify the winning schools as regards to any gallery events. We reserve the right to cancel the competition or amend these terms and conditions at any time, without prior notice. We will not share your personal information with anyone. For any inquiries or further information, please contact info@afrikindness.com.
Before you submit, here are some key points to note: