This year, we are proud to be continuing our Young East Anglian Artists competition. This community event will enable us to celebrate the artwork of our young artists, whilst raising money for Cancer Research UK.

At home and in School the children are producing artwork based on this year’s theme ‘Opportunity‘. Opportunity is the spark that turns dreams into reality. It can be a door waiting to be opened, a path yet to be taken, or a moment of change. Perhaps it’s reflected in the people who embrace new beginnings, the places that hold untapped potential, or the emotions tied to taking a leap of faith. It might be a sunrise symbolising a fresh start, an outstretched hand offering support, or the energy of a city filled with ambition. Whether grand or quiet, opportunity shapes our world in countless ways.

Through this competition, your art not only explores the theme of opportunity but also helps create it. By supporting Cancer Research, this event provides opportunities for groundbreaking discoveries, improved treatments, and greater awareness. Every piece entered contributes to a future where more lives are saved, more hope is given, and more opportunities for progress are realised.

If your child would like the chance to have their work exhibited, they are asked to submit their artwork (and their copyright in it) to YEAA, along with a minimum entry donation of £2.50 per child, as their contribution to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Judges will select this year’s prize-winners and you will be notified if your child has won a prize, or their picture has been selected for the exhibition. The exhibition will be held at the John Gibbins Gallery in Woodbridge from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 June 2025.

Each exhibited artist will receive a certificate and winning artwork will be framed. Paintings at the exhibit are also available for purchase, with priority being given to the artist’s family.

We know that we have many aspirational young artists within the school and are looking forward to sharing the work that they produce whilst raising money for charity.

Postcards of the winners’ work will be for sale at the exhibition and the paintings are also available for purchase, with priority being given to the artist’s family.

Entry Details

• Every child entering can submit one piece of artwork following the theme ‘Opportunity’ (and transfers their copyright).
• We ask for a minimum entry donation of £2.50 per child as their contribution, raising money for Cancer Research UK (details below).

All entries must be submitted by Friday 9 May 2025. Where possible, we ask that work is delivered or posted to the Woodbridge School Prep office (details below).

LABELLING:

• Please attach a sticker with child’s name, year and school on the back of each entry.
• Ensure the sticker has the arrow pointing in the direction indicating the top of the picture.

SIZE:

• Any size up to A3 (42cm x 30cm).
• Unmounted and unlaminated please.

MEDIUM:

• All 2D mediums accepted, e.g. paint, chalk, pastels, drawing, sewing etc.
• No bulky collages.

PRIZES:

• Winners and runners up will be chosen from four age categories: Nursery and Reception, Years 1 and 2, Years 3 and 4 and Years 5 and 6.
• All first prize art will be framed.

EXHIBITION:

• From the work submitted, we will ensure that each school is represented.
• Given contacts from each school will be made aware of which entries have been chosen and can then relay this to parents.
• Chosen artwork will be exhibited at the John Gibbins Gallery in Woodbridge from 13 to the 15 June 2025.
• Artwork that has not been exhibited can be picked up from the exhibition or the Woodbridge School Prep office on or before Thursday 3 July 2025.
• Each exhibited artist will receive a certificate.
• The artwork will be available for purchase, with priority being given to the artist’s family. Postcards will also be available for purchase.

Artist Judges

To be confirmed.