The European Union in Belize launches creative arts competition for visual arts, dance and song
Rooted in the European Union’s commitment to climate action and assisting Belize in the sustainable use of its natural resources, protecting biodiversity, and fighting deforestation, this competition promotes public awareness of these important issues through the use of cultural expression, creativity and arts. The theme of the competition is: Protecting Beautiful Belize from the Negative Effects of Climate Change
The competition, which will run from March 14th to April 21st, offers members of the Belizean community the opportunity to explore and enhance their creativity while making a statement for Belize and the environment.
The competition is open to anyone 12 years and older who is living in Belize. Entries will be divided into two age groups - the first being ages 12 to 17 and the second being age 18 and older. Entrants can submit in the categories of visual arts, dance and song. Both individual and group entries will be accepted. Entries will be collected virtually, but judges reserve the right to ask for original pieces as required.
Prizes for winners will include a prize pack from the European Union in Belize as well as:
- $500.00 for the 1st Place Winner in each category for ages 12 to 17
- $1000.00 for the 1st Place Winner in each category for ages 18 and older
To learn more about this opportunity, including entry requirements and where to submit entries please visit the Creative Arts Competition website at mcnabvisual.com/euinbelize
Entries will be judged by a panel of experts within each category as well as conservation and sustainability experts. The panel of judges include:
- Janelle Chanona: Representative for non-governmental organizations in Belize’s Senate and Vice-President of Oceana Belize.
- Amanda Acosta: Executive Director, Belize Audubon Society
- Saidy Godette: Owner of The Art Shack Belize - an Art Gallery, Marketing and Design Company
- Raquel Rodriguez: Founder of Raquel-Art School in Belmopan
- Jaylan Craig: Founder and Director of Modern Dance Movement (MDM)
- Maria Antonieta Smith: International Dancer and Choreographer
- Alexander Evans: Musician and Music Educator, Alexander Evans Music
- Nicole Craig: Country coordinator for Healthy Reefs for Healthy People Initiative, Singer and Songwriter
- Elizabeth Mary Lanzi Mazzocchini: Communication Coordinator and Cultural focal person at the European Union in Belize (as observer).
Winners will be announced on Saturday, May 20th, 2023. The winning announcements will also be streamed live and posted on the EU in Belize Facebook page at www.facebook.com/euinbelize.