Published 09 December 2024 in Insights
Melkbos Ateljee
We Say No To Landfill Art Competition
Melkbos Ateljee (Competition For Ages 10 -16)
27 December 2024 - 31 January 2025
Prize Giving: 01 February 2025
A hazardous waste processing facility is set to be built approximately 2km from Duynefontein. Atlantis, Melkbosstrand, and other nearby locations could be affected. This facility may potentially process hazardous waste from around the world, and the impact on the area could be devastating.
In collaboration with Melkbos Together and in solidarity with SAY NO TO WESCO, the Melkbos Ateljee WE SAY NO TO LANDFILL Art Competition intends to provide a necessary platform for our future generation to voice their opinions and concerns, by encouraging public engagement and increased awareness of the planned intention to establish the WESCO Hazardous Waste Possessing Plant on the outskirts of Melkbosstrand. The competition aims to provide voice and agency to our youth so that they can be heard and participate in action that will preserve the health and well-being of our community, both now and in the future.
DATES:
Entries Open: 27 December 2024
Entries Close: 27 January 2025
Exhibition Dates: 29 January – 01 February 2025
Prize Giving: 01 February 2025
CRITERIA:
- Submissions MUST be relevant to the proposed Landfill Project and should express your own interpretation about its proposed construction, it’s effect on you personally or the community at large.
- The Competition is eligible for the youth, between 10 - 16 years of age.
- The entry dimensions may range between A4 to A3 in size.
- Submissions must be hand-made i.e. no AI-generated artworks may be considered.
- There are no limitations to mediums that may be used as long as the work remains primarily two dimensional.
- Only one submission per individual will be accepted.
SUBMISSIONS:
1. On the back of the Submission, please clearly indicate:
- Name and Surname
- Age
- School you attend (if applicable)
- A Parent or Guardian contact telephone number
2. Drop off your Submission before/on 27 January 2025 at one of the following locations:
- Books,books,books, Shop 31 Birkenhead Centre, Melkbosstrand
- Koeberg Library, Merchant Walk, Duynefontein
Important: Please kindly observe and confirm the business hours of the drop-off locations during the festive season.
ENTRY COST: Free
PRIZE CATEGORIES:
10-12 years old
FIRST PLACE/ SECOND PLACE/ THIRD PLACE
13-14 years old
FIRST PLACE/ SECOND PLACE/ THIRD PLACE
15-16 years old
FIRST PLACE/ SECOND PLACE/ THIRD PLACE
JUDGES:
Three long-standing and prominent local professionals from the Melkbosstrand community are invited to assess the quality of entries which will be judged anonymously, between 28 - 31 January 2025, with their decision announced at the Prize Giving, which is final.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
By submitting your artwork for the competition, you permit Melkbos Ateljee to display your name and age next to your artwork for the Exhibition and to disseminate your artwork image for marketing and promotional use.
Prizes are not exchangeable.
No late submissions are accepted.
POPIA:
Melkbos Ateljee will never share your contact information with a third party.
COMPETITION SPONSORS:
For more information please navigate to the Melkbos Ateljee website here