Calling creatives of all ages, here’s your chance to craft a piece of art out of recycled materials and get it showcased at a community-focused shopping centre, Abu Dhabi Mall, for all to see.
Open to all ages across Abu Dhabi, your stunning artwork, weighing no more than 6kg, can be:
An A1 or A2 canvas (within 5 -10cm)
An accessory such as a fashion item upcycled from your wardrobe or using recyclable materials
A 2D or 3D sculpture or installation no bigger than 1m x 1m
9 CATEGORIES
Nurseries Enter as a class or nursery
University Students Enter as an individual
Schools Enter as a class or school in three categories;
➤ Kindergarten ➤ Primary ➤ Secondary
Individual Enter as an individual in four categories; ➤ Up to 10 years ➤ 10-15 years ➤ 16-18 years ➤ Adult
THE PRIZES
Nurseries The top nursery will receive book tokens to redeem in Abu Dhabi Mall to the value of AED 2,500.
All shortlisted nurseries will receive book tokens to redeem in Abu Dhabi Mall to the value of AED 750.
Schools The top three winning schools will receive book tokens to redeem in Abu Dhabi Mall to the value of:
➤ Kindergarten – AED 2,500 (Shortlisted non winning kindergarten schools will receive AED 750)
( 1 runner-up will receive AED 2,000 voucher each) (All shortlisted primary schools will receive AED 1,000 voucher each)
University/Individual If you are a university student or individual, you can enter the below categories and receive a voucher to redeem at Abu Dhabi Mall
➤Up to 10 years – AED 2,000 (2 runners up will receive AED 1,000 voucher each) (All shortlisted entries will receive AED 300 voucher each)
➤10-15 years – AED 3,000 (2 runners up will receive AED 1,000 voucher each) (All shortlisted entries will receive AED 300 voucher each)
➤16-18 years – AED 4,000 (2 runners up will receive AED 1,000 voucher each) (All shortlisted entries will receive AED 300 voucher each) ➤Adult – AED 5,000 (2 runners up will receive AED 1,000 voucher each) (All shortlisted entries will receive AED 300 voucher each)
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO ENTER
STEP 1: Get your thinking cap on and dream up the perfect artwork STEP 2: Gather your recycled materials and begin your masterpiece STEP 3: Full Terms & Conditions apply to all entries. Please read fully before entering STEP 4: Your completed artwork can be delivered to the drop off location (the former Coffee Club unit) beside PF Chang’s on Level 1 in Abu Dhabi Mall on Saturday from 1pm to 3pm or Wednesday from 4pm to 7pm from 7th May 2022 until the 30th June 2022. STEP 5: All applicants will receive an Entry Certificate and number when you submit your entry. STEP 6:We will reveal all the shortlisted entries by 31 July which will be displayed in Abu Dhabi Mall
JUDGES
The expert panel of judges (to be announced) will go through all entries and grade them according to predetermined criteria before the shortlisted winners are announced in July 2022.
If you need further information or assistance with participating in The Art of Recycling initiative, please email [email protected]or WhatsApp 050 155 0429.