iart 2025 – “Reflect” or “Reflection”
This year’s theme has been chosen by IAPS Art Subject Advisor, Charlotte Bell - Head of Art & form tutor at Caterham Prep. Charlotte has chosen this year’s theme to be “Reflect” or “Reflection”.
“This year's theme 'Reflect’ has been chosen to inspire children to explore a wide range of creative ideas. We are eager to encourage as many schools as possible to participate, and I hope this broad theme allows teachers the flexibility to engage with it in ways that best suit their students.”
“As Head of Art at a Prep school in Surrey, with experience leading art departments at both Prep and Senior schools, I am deeply passionate about the role creativity plays in children's development. While I’ve always encouraged my students to participate in art competitions, I recognise that themes or timings can sometimes present challenges. With this in mind, I hope this open-ended theme will be accessible and inspiring to as many schools as possible.”
The theme
Children are encouraged to consider this theme broadly; examples include, but are not limited to:
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A reflection in a mirror or shiny surface.
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A reflection on water.
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Reflecting on the past year or a significant event.
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Reflecting on a current global issue.
Children are encouraged to work in a range of media - painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, sculpture - as long as it links to this year’s theme.
Rules and guidance
Please read the full competition rules and guidance. The competition entry form can be found below.
Winners and prizes
Winners will be selected by our guest judge, and there will be prizes for 1st – 3rd place in each age category.
The winners of each category will be invited to attend an awards evening in London where the winner's artwork will be displayed and their prize awarded.
Competition timeline
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Entries open |
Monday 20th January 2025 |
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Entries close |
Friday 28th March 2025 |
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Winners announced |
Monday 19th May 2025, or as near to that date as possible |
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Awards evening |
June 2025 |
How to enter
All we now need is for you to enthuse your pupils and get their creative minds working on the challenge ahead!
All submissions must in some way relate to the theme “Reflect” or “Reflection”.
The deadline for submissions is 12 noon on Friday 28th March 2025 and you can find the entry form below. Staff should use their own login details when submitting entries.
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