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 ‘Connections’. The theme of ‘Connections’ serves as a poignant reminder of the ties that bind us – the connections within our communities, families, and the shared humanity that unites us all. As we explore these intricate threads, we are reminded of our collective responsibility to support one another. YEAA not only celebrates creativity, but also champions the cause of Cancer Research, symbolizing our commitment to supporting those affected by cancer.

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 21 to Sunday 23 June 2024.

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 ‘Connections’ (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 17 May 2024. Where possible, we ask that work is delivered together to Woodbridge School Prep, otherwise we will arrange pick up of the artwork by one of our teachers.

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 the 21 – 23 June 2024.
• Artwork that has not been exhibited can be picked up from the exhibition.
• Each exhibited artist will receive a certificate.
• The artwork will also available for purchase, with priority being given to the artist’s family.

Artist Judges

• Oliver Brown
• Polly Yates
• Ruth McCabe
• Patrick Baker