Calling children from Norfolk Primary Schools!
The Norfolk Churches Trust has announced that the closing date for its Norfolk Primary Schools Church Art Competition has now been extended to 8th May, giving more schools the opportunity to participate.
Rosabelle Batt, Chairman of the Norfolk Churches Trust, said:
“We have already received some wonderfully imaginative and beautifully drawn entries from children across Norfolk, and it has been a joy to see how creatively they have captured their
local churches. We know that many schools are facing increasing pressure on their art budgets, so we hope this competition will not only give children the chance to explore their creativity, but also provide schools with the opportunity to win valuable art materials.
To mark our 50th anniversary year the Norfolk Churches Trust is excited to announce the 2026 School Art Competition.
We aim to inspire primary age children to create a drawing or painting of their local church. This is an opportunity for the children to express their creativity, while discovering the rich heritage of Norfolk churches.
The artwork needs to include all or part of a church, this can be the exterior, interior, or even some small detail, perhaps a stained-glass window or a gargoyle. Entries to be no larger than A4, and all mediums with the exception of photography can be included, only one entry per child.
Download a poster here.
The competition will be divided into three age categories as follows:
Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 – Year 3 & Year 4 – Year 5 & Year 6
PRIZES
There will be a 1st and 2nd prize in each age category:
1st prize – the school will win £500 in art equipment and the artist £100 in art equipment supplied by Abacus Creative Resources (www.abacusresources.co.uk)
2nd prize – the school will win £250 in art equipment and the artist £75 in art equipment supplied by Abacus Creative Resources (www.abacusresources.co.uk)
The Finalists artwork will be judged by a celebrity panel:
Susie Fowler Watt: BBC Look East presenter
Ben Youngs: former England and Leicester Tiger’s rugby player
Lauren Hemp MBE: WSL Manchester City and England footballer
PRIZE GIVING
Prizes will be awarded at a special ceremony at Norwich Cathedral on 17th June 2026 by Dame Emma Bridgewater.
All entries must be submitted by post to:
Norfolk Churches Trust Art Competition, East Beckham Hall, Norfolk, NR11 8GA
The entrant’s name, year group & school name needs to be included on the reverse of each artwork.
Closing date for entries – 17th April 2026
Download Terms and Conditions here.
Download Entry Form here.
