Theme
RISE

Rationale
RISE is about turning hope into action.

Every positive change begins with a choice — to care, to understand, to support, and to stand together. This year, we invite you to explore what it means to rise as individuals and as a community. Through your art, share stories of resilience, connection, and the possibilities that emerge when compassion leads the way.

Let your creativity inspire a future built on empathy rather than judgement, understanding rather than fear, and unity rather than division. Paint not only what the world is today, but what it could become when we choose to lift one another up.

We encourage you to embrace uplifting perspectives and vibrant expressions of hope, courage, and human connection. Whether through bold colours, joyful moments, or inspiring symbols of growth and possibility, let your artwork celebrate the strength and beauty that emerge when communities come together.

Because when one person rises, we all rise.

Medium

2-dimensional mixed media

Size

Min – 2ft x 2ft
Max – 6ft x 6ft