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SWCNWT

Contest Guidelines

Calling all NWT classrooms from Grades 7-12!
We invite your classroom to participate in an art contest that empowers voices against gender-based violence through creative expression. Showcase your creativity and contribute to the conversation on gender-based violence prevention.

The theme, "Breaking the Silence: Empowering Voices Against Gender-Based Violence," asks you to make art that shows how we can stand up against gender-based violence and support each other. Your submission should help others learn about this issue and inspire people to talk about stopping gender-based violence. The judges will look for art that clearly shows these ideas.

Categories

  • Illustration or Painting

  • Poem or Song

  • Film/ short video (can be created using a smartphone)

Judging Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated based on:

  • Creativity and Originality

  • Relevance to the Theme

  • Visual Impact

  • Potential for Sparking Awareness and Discussion about Gender-Based Violence Prevention

Submission Guidelines

  • Open to NWT classrooms from Grades 7 through 12.

  • Each classroom may submit one entry in one category.

  • Entries must be original creations and must not have been previously submitted to any other contest or publicly displayed.

  • Art pieces should clearly convey messages of empowerment, solidarity, and resistance against gender-based violence.

Submission Process

  • Submit your art pieces digitally in a high-resolution format (e.g., PDF, JPEG) via email at projects@nwtwomen.ca, or send a video via email.

  • Alternatively, mail your submissions to the Status of Women Council of the NWT office.

  • Each submission must include:

    • Title of the Artwork

    • A brief artist statement from the class explaining the inspiration and message behind the piece.

    • Contact information: Email, phone number, and mailing address.

  • For more information, contact Natalie Dissanayake 867-444-1700 | projects@nwtwomen.ca

Deadline

Friday, November 15th, 2024

Be part of the change—help break the silence and raise awareness about gender-based violence!