Student Art Competition

The Bermuda National Trust together with SOMPO International is excited to invite you to participate in our sixth Student Art Competition. We want you to use your artistic skills to communicate what this year’s theme, ‘The Colours of Bermuda’ means to you.

The competition is divided into two age groups: 9- to 12-year-olds, and 13- to 18*-year-olds. Individuals may be supported by a parent/guardian, teacher or mentor, but the work must be completed by the student. Our Heritage Education team is also available to provide advice and answer any questions. Please contact education@bnt.bm for assistance.

Winners will be invited to a a prize-giving ceremony on Thursday, 19 November 2026. The artwork will be shown at a special exhibition at Sompo International. Winners will receive cash prizes (via bank transfer), and their work will be featured on the Bermuda National Trust’s website.

KEY INFORMATION AND DATES

• All participants must register in order to take part in the Student Art Competition.  Registration is done electronically and must be completed priot to submitting your artwork,
  

  click here to register.

• Deadline for submission of artwork is 5:00 pm on Friday, 30 October 2026
• Artwork to be dropped off at our headquarters: Waterville, 2 Pomander Road, Paget PG05
• Winners will be notified on Friday, 13 November 2026
• SOMPO International exhibition of winners’ work: Monday, 23 November to Thursday, 17 December 2026

Artwork Collection: If your artwork was not selected, we kindly ask that you collect it as soon as possible during the collection period.

Artwork that was submitted but did not win may be collected beginning Monday, 23 November.
All artwork must be collected by Friday, 15 January 2027.
Please note that the BNT offices will be closed from Wednesday, 23 December 2026, and will reopen on Monday, 4 January 2027.

COMPETITION RULES

• Student(s) must be in school and resident in Bermuda.
• The name of the artist and title of the artwork must be clearly labelled on the back of the artwork (or in the case of a sculpture, firmly attached).
• Artwork should not include anything inappropriate.
• Digital artwork can be submitted on USB stick. Please place the USB in a bag with your name clearly attached.

MEDIA

• The following media are accepted: drawing, painting, sculpture, multimedia, collage, photography, and digital art (video is excluded)

PRIZES

Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd winners in each of the following categories:

9–12-year-old category:

• 1st Prize: $300
• 2nd Prize $150
• 3rd Prize $75

13–18*-year-old category:

• 1st Prize $500
• 2nd Prize $300
• 3rd Prize $150

Please note:  *Entries will only be accepted from 18-year-olds who are still in high school.