From playful dolphins weaving through the water to coral cities glowing amidst hidden treasures, endless wonders await beneath the surface of the ocean. It’s a world that needs our care and attention. Its secrets and stories are now yours to explore on canvas.
SBM Bank is delighted to invite kids aged between 5 and 17 residing in Mauritius and Rodrigues to participate in the 5th edition of the SBM Amigos Drawing and Painting Competition. Paint or draw your vision of the ocean and win exciting prizes. Wait no more: grab your pens, pencils, and brushes, and dive into this amazing world.
Check out the details of this awesome drawing/painting competition below:
• This theme invites participants to explore the beauty and diversity of underwater life while highlighting the importance of preserving it. Artists can depict marine creatures, coral reefs, and underwater ecosystems, focusing on the balance between nature and human impact. The emphasis would be on sustainability, such as reducing pollution, combating climate change, or preventing overfishing, showing how we can protect the oceans for future generations.
• Entries will be categorised into three distinct age groups:
1. 5 to 8 years old
2. 9 to 12 years old
3. 13 to 17 years old
• Participants can submit only one proposal (either a painting or a drawing) that is their very own creation at any SBM branch between the 1st of November and the 31st of December 2024. The drawing/painting should be inserted in an envelope and the following details should feature on the reverse side of the drawing/painting:
1. Name of participant
2. Age and date of birth of participant
3. Name of parents/legal guardians
4. Contact details of parents/legal guardians [including mobile phone number(s) and email address(es)]
• Drawings/paintings should be produced on an A4 (210x297 mm) or A3 (291x420mm) size paper.
• SBM will nominate an independent jury who will have the task of assessing the drawings/paintings and selecting the winners.
Click here to read the full Terms & Conditions of the SBM Amigos Drawing/Painting Competition 2024.
Prizes for winners from each age group will be as follows:
- 1st Prize: Rs 15,000
- 2nd Prize: Rs 10,000
- 3rd Prize: Rs 5,000
A prize-giving ceremony will be held following selection of the winners. The date will be communicated in due course.
We wish all the best to participants and are eager to discover their masterpieces!