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Nature on Your Doorstep art competition

Open to children and young people and adults.

Nature is all around us, no matter where we live - in parks, gardens and window boxes, on roadside verges and in the scrub.

Create and original piece of artwork using materials found in nature.

Whether you choose to make a beautiful picture, an imaginative sculpture, or something completely unique, the possibilities are endless. Collect leaves, twigs, stones, shells, pinecones, flowers, feathers, seed pods, or any other natural treasures you discover on your summer adventures. Then transform them into a work of art that celebrates the beauty of the natural world.

This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the outdoors, use your imagination, and create something truly special. Whether you're an experienced artist or simply enjoy being creative, we'd love to see what you make!

So get outside, gather your natural materials responsibly, and let your creativity bloom this summer.

How to enter

Simply drop your finished piece of artwork (with your name, age and contact details) off at the Balsam Centre between 10am and 11am on the morning of our Wild & Green event Saturday 26 September.

All entries will be on display and judged throughout the day.

Your entry must be A4 size or smaller or fit in a standard size shoe box.

Entries will be judged in Age Groups

Under 5s,

6-10yrs ,

11-16yrs,

Over 16’s

See your work on display at the Wild & Green Community Fair

All entries will be displayed in a special exhibition at The Balsam Centre's Wild & Green Community Fair on 26 September 2026.

Take part in a nature photography workshop with a professional photographer

The best piece of artwork in each age category will win a beautiful art themed prize to take home.

Certificate for every entrant

Taking part counts! Every entrant will receive a special certificate in recognition of their achievement, to be presented at the Wild & Green Community Fair on Saturday 26 September 2026.

Terms & Conditions

Please make sure you read the following before entering the competition. Ask your parent/carer for help if necessary

Terms & conditions

All entries must be the entrant's own original work.(The use of AI is prohibited).
Artwork must be no larger than A4 (for pictures) or a standard-sized shoebox (for sculptures). Unfortunately, larger entries cannot be accepted.
Artwork must include natural materials found in nature. Additional art and craft materials (such as glue, paint or string) may be used to help create the finished piece.
Each entry must include the entrant's name, age, parent/carer's email address, and contact telephone number.
Entries will be judged in age groups (under 5’s, 6-10 years, 11-16 years and over 16s). Every entrant will receive a certificate. Each age group will be judged, and a winner and runner will be announced at the event on Saturday 26 September.
Entries should be brought to the Wild & Green Community Fair on Saturday 26 September 2026 between 10am and 11 am. If you are unable to attend, artwork may be dropped off at The Balsam Centre between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm from Thursday 25 September 2026.
Entries will be judged by a professional artist and members of The Balsam Centre team. The judges' decision is final.
Prizes are non-transferable, non-exchangeable and no cash alternative will be offered. Winners will be announced and prizes presented at the Wild & Green Community Fair.
If a winner cannot be contacted or does not respond within a reasonable time, we reserve the right to select another winner.
The personal information you provide will only be used to administer the competition, contact entrants or their parent/carer about the competition, and arrange the collection of certificates and prizes. Photographs of artwork and winners may be used by The Balsam Centre to promote the competition and future events. Personal data will be handled in accordance with our privacy policy. You may request that your personal information is removed at any time by emailing info@balsamcentre.org.uk.