Kids’ Biennale 2008 Event Details

Singapore Biennale 2008 is partnering with Jet Airways to present the inaugural Kid’s Biennale.

Designed to build new art audiences and broaden arts participation, Jet Airways support of the Kid’s Biennale will focus on the following main event:

The inaugural Kids’ Biennale invites all children from Primary 1 to 6 to pit their skills amongst the best in an on-the-spot art competition on 20th September at the historic City Hall.

The top young artists will stand to win prizes worth up to $38,000 including Jet Airways airline tickets to London and art school memberships from Little Art Bug Workshop.*

This art competition aims to showcase the inspiring creative energy of children and encourage expressions of artistic talent.

The theme of the competition will be revealed on the day itself and all entries must be submitted by 4pm, 20th September, 2008.

There will be 2 categories, Lower Primary (P1-3) and Upper Primary (P4-6).

Submitted artworks will be posted online for voting and be displayed at the Kid's Zone exhibition at the Singapore Biennale City Hall venue.

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges (Critics’ Choice) as well as by public vote (People’s Choice).

Competition Details

1. 
   1. This competition is open to all participants from Primary 1 to 6. Participants from equivalent levels in international schools are welcome to participate.
   2. Registration can be made via email from the registration form available online at www.singaporebiennale.org/kidsbiennale.html or by signing up on the competition day at City Hall.
   3. Pre-registered participants do not need to complete the registration form again.
   4. The competition is open from 11am to 4pm. Participants may submit their entries anytime before 4pm.
   5. Only one entry is allowed per participant. There is no limit to the number of entries per school.
   6. Drawing block paper will be provided to the participant by the organizers. All entries must be submitted using the paper provided.
   7. Participants must bring their own drawing mediums. Mediums can include pencil, colour pencil, marker, watercolour pencils, crayons, pastels. Because of the delicate nature of the artworks and the venue, liquids including paints and watercolours will not be permitted into the galleries.
   8. All submissions must be received by 4pm, 20th September 2008.
   9. Participants are required to title their submissions.
   10. Singapore Biennale shall reserve the right to approve or reject any submission without assigning any reason thereof.

2. 
   1. There will be 2 categories of winners, Lower Primary (P1-3) and Upper Primary(P4-6).
   2. For the Critics’ Choice prizes, top three works from each category will be chosen by a panel of judges based on technical skill, originality and creativity. The judges’ decision is final.
   3. For the People’s Choice prize, the public can go online to cast their votes and the winner is the artwork that receives the most number of unique votes.
   4. The voting period will be from 22 September to 9 November 2008, 11.59pm.
   5. The winners will be contacted from 10 Nov onwards, and the winners will be announced online thereafter.
   6. The Kids’ Biennale awards ceremony will be held during the Singapore Biennale closing party on 15 November 2008.

3. 
   1. Critics' Choice Upper Primary:
   • 1st Prize: 4 Economy class tickets (For winner and 3 accompanying persons**) to London via Mumbai plus 1 night accommodation in Mumbai (2 rooms) and a 3-month membership with art school Little Art Bug Workshop worth $10,360
   • 2nd Prize: 2 Economy class tickets (For winner and 1 accompanying adult**) to Brussels plus 1 night accommodation in Mumbai , worth $4250
   • 3rd Prize: 2 Economy class tickets (For winner and 1 accompanying adult **) to Delhi plus 2 nights accommodation in Delhi, worth $2500
   2. Critics' Choice Lower Primary:
   • 1st Prize: 4 Economy class tickets (For winner and 3 accompanying persons **) to London via Mumbai plus 1 night accommodation in Mumbai (2 rooms) and a 3-month membership with art school Little Art Bug Workshop worth $10,360
   • 2nd Prize: 2 Economy class tickets (For winner and 1 accompanying adult **) to Brussels plus 1 night accommodation in Mumbai , worth $4250
   • 3rd Prize: 2 Economy class tickets (For winner and 1 accompanying adult **) to Delhi plus 2 nights accommodation in Delhi, worth $2500
   3. Public's Choice Winner:

   Upper Primary: 2 Economy class tickets (1 adult and 1 child**) to Mumbai or Delhi, worth $2000 + Discovery Channel Magazine 6 months free subscription + Samsung MP3 player sponsored by Harvey Norman Lower Primary: 2 Economy class tickets (1 adult and 1 child**) to Mumbai or Delhi, worth $2000 + Discovery Channel Magazine 6 months free subscription + Samsung MP3 player sponsored by Harvey Norman 25 Consolation Prizes each of Discovery Channel Magazine 6 months free subscription + Samsung MP3 players sponsored by Harvey Norman

   4. Voters Prizes:
   • 3 prizes of Discovery Channel Magazine 6 months free subscription + Samsung MP3 players sponsored by Harvey Norman
   5. Overall
   • The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entertained.
   • All prizes are not exchangeable for cash.
   • Airport tax and Fuel surcharge to be borne by the recipient of the air ticket.
   • The tickets are non-reroutable and non-endorsable.
   • Booking has to be made before 31 January 2009.
   • Outbound Travel to be made by 31 July 2009. Blackout periods during December 2008 shall apply.
   • Air seats are subject to availability and confirmation by Jet Airways.
   • Air Tickets are not transferable and non exchangeable for cash.
   • All other terms and conditions shall abide by Jet Airways (India) Ltd