ART AND DESIGN competitions
Participating in competitions can significantly enhance a student’s profile for college admissions.
Explore you passion
Entering these contests allows students to explore various art forms, from digital to traditional, and receive feedback from industry professionals. Success can lead to awards, scholarships, and gallery exhibitions, building a strong portfolio and enhancing college applications and future careers in the arts.
Below are some competitions our students have excelled in:
01
The Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest
The Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest is a dynamic platform that nurtures future environmental advocates by inspiring creativity and responsibility for ocean health. It invites students to tackle critical environmental issues through art, writing, and advocacy, empowering them to share their perspectives on ocean challenges. Participants can submit original works in visual art, poetry, prose, and multimedia, fostering both artistic expression and awareness of ocean conservation. By addressing topics like climate change, pollution, and marine biodiversity, students contribute to a global dialogue on the importance of protecting our oceans.
02
Global Sustainable Development Competition
Each year, the GSD Department at the University of Warwick hosts a competition for Year 11 and 12 students (ages 15–17). This competition aims to engage talented students with thought-provoking issues related to Global Sustainable Development (GSD). It offers a chance for students to think creatively, develop valuable research skills, and gain insights into the study of global sustainability at Warwick.
03
The Paris Design Awards
Winner: Canada Star Secondary School Team 2021
Mentor: Art Studio
The Paris Design Awards is an international competition held in Paris that celebrates outstanding achievements across various design disciplines. It recognizes innovative and impactful designs from around the world, offering a platform for both established and emerging talents. The awards provide global exposure and valuable networking opportunities, while also emphasizing diverse styles and a commitment to innovation and positive societal impact.
04
London International Creative Competition (LICC):
Winner: Canada Star Secondary School Team 2021
Mentor: Art Studio
The London International Creative Competition (LICC) is dedicated to recognizing and rewarding the world’s most innovative and progressive creative talents. Open to entries from across the globe, LICC celebrates exceptional work in categories such as Architecture, Photography/Video, Art, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Product Design. This competition offers talented creatives, designers, photographers, architects, and artists the opportunity to showcase their work on an international stage and connect with leading figures in the design industry.
Art Studio Price
Classes | Rate | Hrs/class | Program Areas | |
Age 5 – 8(Group Class) | $ 45 | per class | 1.5 hrs/ class | Colored pencilOil pastelsCrayonsCartooningWatercolour paintingChinese painting |
Age 9 – 12(Group Class) | $ 55 | per class | 1.5 hrs/ class | Foundation of :Colour paintingWater paintingOil painting |
Grades 8 – 9(Group Class) | $ 45 | per class | 2 hrs/ class | Sketch BasicsWatercolour paintingWater pastel paintingAcrylic painting |
Grades 8 – 9(Package) | $ 4,000 | per year | Year plan does not include spring, summer intensive courses.But we will allow students to join summer & spring for free when studio is open | |
Grades 10 – 11(Group Class) | $ 50 | per hour | 3 hrs/ class | Creative sketchCreative colouringDesign coursesComputer designSculptureModel Making |
Grades 10 – 11(Package) | $ 7,000 | per year | Year plan does not include spring, summer intensive courses.But we will allow students to join summer & spring for free if studio is openAcademic Planning for art collegeCan register one AP Art & Design for free | |
Adult Drawing(Group Class) | $ 45 | per hour | 2hrs/ class | SketchColor paintingsAcrylic paintingsOil paintingsSculpture |
Portfolio Preparation(Group Class) | $ 55 | per hour | 3 hrs/ class | Prepare portfolio according to post-secondary institutions entrance requirements |
Portfolio Preparation(1-1 Class) | $ 100 | per hour | Prepare portfolio according to post-secondary institutions entrance requirements | |
Portfolio Packaging | $ 2,500 | per year | Packaging made art words and upload according to post-secondary institutions entrance requirements | |
Portfolio Preparation(Package) | $ 13,500 | per year | Portfolio prep courses, portfolio packaging for up to 6 universities | |
Portfolio Preparation for Canadian Art Schools(Package) | $ 17,000 | per year | Portfolio prep courses, portfolio packaging, and university application for up to 6 Canadian schools | |
Portfolio Preparation for US/UK Art Schools(Package) | $ 19,500 | per year | Portfolio prep courses, portfolio packaging, and university application for up to 6 US/UK schools | |
Extended Portfolio Preparation(Package) | $ 32,000 | for 4 years(Grades 9 -12) | Year plan Including spring, summer intensive coursesAcademic planning for art collegePortfolio prep coursesPortfolio packagingUniversity application for up to 6 universities | |
$ 28,000 | for 3 years(Grades 10 -12) | |||
$ 22,000 | for 2 years(Grades 11 -12) | |||
Art Studio Price
Classes |
Rate |
Hrs/class |
Program Areas |
|
Age 5 – 8 (Group Class) |
$ 45.00 |
per class |
1.5 hrs/ class |
Colored pencilOil pastelsCrayonsCartooningWatercolour paintingChinese painting |
Age 9 – 12 (Group Class) |
$ 55.00 |
per class |
1.5 hrs/ class |
Foundation of :Colour paintingWater paintingOil painting |
Grades 8 – 9 (Group Class) |
$ 45.00 |
per class |
2 hrs/ class |
Sketch BasicsWatercolour paintingWater pastel paintingAcryli painting |
Grades 8 – 9 (Package) |
$ 4,000.00 |
per year |
Year plan does not include spring,summer intensive courses.But we will allow students to join summer & springfor free when studio is open |
|
Grades 10 – 11 (Group Class) |
$ 50.00 |
per hour |
3 hrs/ class |
Creative sketchCreative colouringDesign coursesComputer designSculptureModel Making |
Grades 10 – 11 (Package) |
$ 7,000.00 |
per year |
Year plan does not include spring, summerintensive courses.But we will allow students to join summer &spring for free if studio is openAcademic Planning for art collegeCan register one AP Art & Design for free |
|
Adult Drawing(Group Class) |
$ 45.00 |
per hour |
2hrs/ class |
SketchColor paintingsAcrylic paintingsOil paintingsSculpture |
Portfolio Preparation (Group Class) |
$ 55.00 |
per hour |
3hrs/ class |
Prepare portfolio according to post-secondaryinstitutions entrance requirements |
Portfolio Preparation (1-1 Class) |
$ 100.00 |
per year |
Prepare portfolio according to post-secondaryinstitutions entrance requirements |
|
Portfolio Preparation (1-1 Class) |
$ 2,500.00 |
per year |
Packaging made art words and upload accordingto post-secondary institutions entrance requirements |
|
Portfolio Preparation (Package) |
$ 13,500.00 |
per year |
Portfolio prep courses, portfolio packaging for up to 6 universities |
|
Portfolio Preparation for Canadian Art Schools (Package) |
$ 17,000.00 |
per year |
Portfolio prep courses, portfolio packaging, anduniversity application for up to 6 Canadian schools |
|
Portfolio Preparation for US/UK Art Schools (Package) |
$ 19,500.00 |
per year |
Portfolio prep courses, portfolio packaging, anduniversity application for up to 6 US/UK schools |
|
$ 32,000.00 |
for 4 years(Grades 9 -12) |
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Extended Portfolio Preparation (Package) |
$ 28,000.00 |
for 3 years (Grades 10 -12) |
Year plan Including spring, summer intensive coursesAcademic planning for art collegePortfolio prep coursesPortfolio packagingUniversity application for up to 6 universities |
|
$ 22,000.00 |
for 2 years(Grades 11 -12) |
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If you are interested in joining one of the art & design competitions, and do not know where to start, come and talk with one of our academic advisors. We will help you choose competitions that fit into your personal goals and provide training for it!
