Selwyn Schools' Waste Art Competition
Calling All Creative Minds! Join Our Waste Art Competition!
Are you passionate about art and sustainability? Do you believe that creativity can change the way we think about waste? Showcase your artistic skills by creating a piece using materials that would have otherwise ended up in a landfill.
About this event
Create a piece of art assembled or constructed from previously used materials which otherwise would have likely gone to landfill, the artwork is aimed at making us re-consider our views on rubbish and reusing.
The competition is open to any individual or pair (not group entries) of artists who is High School or Intermediate age (Year 7-13) attending school in Selwyn or homeschooling in the Selwyn District.
Awards & Prizes
Every entrant receives a prize but the aim of the competition is centred around our young people enjoying their artwork and re-thinking the issue of waste and our environment. Prizes are awarded for first, second and third place, there is also a category prize for best High School and Intermediate entry. We are happy to say that we have been able to match the high value of prizes provided in previous years.
The awards will take place at 1pm on Sunday 27th August and will be presented by Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall. All entries will be taken to be displayed at Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston from 3pm on Friday 25th August and remain on public display until 4pm Sunday 27th August 2023.
How to Enter
Please register your entry by 5pm on Monday 14th August 2022 by downloading the below information pack, and completing and returning the Entry Form on page 3. You will then have until Friday 25th August to complete your entry.
Entry information can be found at lincolnenvirotown.org.nz...
If you require more details contact Dave 03 423 0445, projectmanagerlet@gmail.com
Our Sponsors
A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors!
We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Creative Communities Scheme, Lincoln Community Trust, Lincoln Community Committee.
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