ALS – Art Competition

Home / ALS – Art Competition - January 7, 2025 , by stjulians

Dear parents/guardians,

We have received the following letter from ALS Malta. We strongly encourage you to have your children participate, as we believe in Bjorn’s initiatives to support those affected by ALS.

“Dearest St.Julian’s Primary,

We at ALSMalta+ are reaching out to Bjorn’s most cherished places, schools, as he treasures his student days dearly. As you may know, Bjorn’s health continues to deteriorate as in the past year, he has lost his ability to eat, and more recently, his ability to speak. Despite these challenges, Bjorn remains steadfast in his mission to connect with as many people as possible and to inspire hope.

In 2025, Bjorn is continuing his school tours to raise awareness, engage with students, and share the impactful projects he aims to complete. This year, we are combining Bjorn’s love for students with his passion for art by inviting your students to participate in a unique Art Competition to help raise funds for Dar Bjorn Respite.

Theme: Hope and Resilience: We invite students to express their interpretation of this theme through their artwork.

Eligibility: Students aged 4 to 16 are eligible to participate.

Art Guidelines

Medium: Paint in any style (watercolors, pencils, acrylics, etc.).
Dimensions: Preferably A4-sized paper.
Submission Requirements:
- Each artwork must be submitted in a plastic folder labeled with:
  - Student’s Name and Surname
  - Age
  - School Name
  - Parent’s Contact Number
- Students are encouraged to give their artwork a title.

Prizes

1st place Prize : €200 voucher from an art supply store.
2nd place Prize : €100 voucher from an art supply store.
3rd place Prize : €50 voucher from an art supply store.
The winning artwork, chosen by a panel of renowned artists, will also:
- Be featured as ALSMalta+’s official Easter Sunday greeting card (announcement on Sunday, 20th April via our social media).
- Be exhibited and sold during our Art Expo, with proceeds benefiting the foundation.
- Be promoted as our upcoming artist for 2025 across all ALSMalta+ art platforms and exhibitions.

Additional Participation for Art Teachers

We warmly invite your school’s Art Teacher to participate by submitting one artwork representing the school. This piece will be featured and auctioned on our online platform, with credit given to the artist and their institution.

Entry Fee: €5 per student, collected during Bjorn’s visit to your school.
Artwork Submission : To be coordinated during Bjorn’s visit.
Winner Announcement: Sunday, April 20th, 2025.

We encourage you to book a slot for Bjorn’s school tour at your earliest convenience, as we expect a high level of interest. During Bjorn’s visit, we would also like to organize a Q&A session with the students to foster interaction and further awareness.

This initiative not only supports a noble cause but also inspires creativity and compassion among students. Thank you for considering this opportunity to engage your students in a meaningful project that embodies hope and resilience.

Thanks for your cooperation

SCC Dun Ġużepp Scerri - St. Julian's Primary School