Its a wrap!
Thank you to all the children and parents who participated and made this event a success!
Online Event Winners
Group A (5 – 8 Years)
1. Jessica Scutelnicu – Edge Grove School
2. Neil Dharmeshkumar Patel – Saffron Green Primary School
3. Emma Cirsten – Edge Grove School
Group B (9 – 12 Years)
1. Sai Khyathi Varma Addala – The Abbey School Reading
2. Sejal Ranga – The Abbey School Reading
3. Nikshep Doshi – Watford Boys Grammar School
Group C (12 – 15 Years)
1. Sindhuja Keerthipati – The Latymer School
2. Aaryan Prabhaker – QE Boys
3. Elina Patel – Haberdashers Girls School
In Person Event Winners
Group A (5 – 8 Years)
1. Naira Parashar – St. Nicolas Elstree COE
2. Krisha Rupani – Cowley Hill Primary School
Group B (9 – 12 Years)
1. Maggie Redington – Loreto College
2. Nidhi Mohan – Watford Girls Grammar School
3. Siddhi Kallimani – Ark Pioneer
Group C (12 – 15 Years)
1. Somansh Patro – QE Boys
2. Namish Thakur – QE Boys
3. Yeshika Soni – Dame Alice Owens
What does art mean to participants? We asked, they answered!
Event Details
On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, Borehamwood Indian Cultural Society (BICS) is delighted to bring the second 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
- Favorite character or person
- Favorite traditions or celebrations
- Multicultural Britain
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, 19th October 2024
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: 07 September 2024
Submissions close: 07 October 2024
Results: 15 – 17 October 2024 via email
Prizes: 19 October 2024 in person
Entry is free of charge. For the in-person competition, we provide A4 or A3 size paper, and children are encouraged to bring their own colors and pencils. It is important to note that a responsible adult should accompany all participating children. We will also offer free drinks and biscuits 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 04th October 2024. Winners of the online competition will be notified via email between 15th to 17th October 2024.