On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, Borehamwood Indian Cultural Society (BICS) is delighted to bring the third edition of ‘Annual BICS Children Art Competition’, a prestigious event organized by our society. This competition offers a wonderful opportunity for the young artists to showcase their creativity and foster togetherness and inclusiveness within our vibrant Hertsmere community. The event welcomes both in-person and online submissions, so everyone will be able to participate.
Themes
- My favorite festival
- My role model: real or fictional
- My dream world
Judging
Our judging panel consists of three judges who will evaluate online and in-person submissions separately, categorized into three age groups: 5-8 years, 9-12 years, and 13-15 years. Trophies and medals await the winners in each category and the artists will have the opportunity to have their artwork displayed at our annual Diwali Celebration event and on our website. Esteemed council members will present these prizes to the talented young artists.
Event Details
In Person Event
Date: Saturday, 22 November 2025
Time: 09:00 – 12:45 hours
Registration: Starts at 09:00
Competition: 09:45 – 10:45 hours
Refreshments: 10:45 – 11:45 hours
Prize distribution: 11:50 – 12:45 hours
Venue: Allum Hall, 2 Allum Ln, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3PJ
Age Group: Children aged 5 to 15 years
Online Event
Submissions open: Now
Submissions close: 10 November 2025
Results: 20 November 2025 via email
Prizes: 22 November 2025 in person
Entry is free of charge. For the in-person competition, we provide A4 or A3 size drawing sheets. Please note that coloring pencils and material will not be provided. All participants are requested to bring their preferred choice of coloring materials. It is important to note that a responsible adult should accompany all participating children. We will also offer free refreshments to all in-person participants, along with certificates of participation.
For those who prefer online submissions, the same themes apply, and entries should be created on A4 or A3 size paper, with a picture submitted online during registration. The online submission deadline is 12 November 2025. Winners of the online competition will be notified via email by 20 November 2024. They are requested to collect their prizes in person on 22 November 2025.