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This competition has become an annual event for the National Museum that celebrates and encourages the creativity of our budding Free State artists. Children view art from a unique perspective which broadens their horizons and develops their innate curiosity about our world, this special ability should be nurtured and developed from a young age. 

With this competition, the museum aims to highlight the importance of creative activities within arts and culture to children’s cognitive and emotional development. 

COMPETITION RULES

Only original artworks created in 2021 can be entered. Artworks must speak to and highlight the theme. Artworks can be two or three-dimensional and be made from a variety of mediums.  Artworks may not be larger than 1m x 1m x 1m or weigh more than 30kg.

The three categories to participate in will be:

Category A: open to preschool learners ages 5 to 9 years old.

Category B: open to school learners 10 to 14 years old.

Category C: open to High School learners 15 to 19 years old.

All entries must be accompanied by a completed entry form. The competition closes on 23 July 2021. No late entries will be accepted.  

Collection point:  The National Museum, 36 Aliwal Street, Bloemfontein 9300.

Download Entry Form: Click here.