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Grammy Nominated INALA and MBE Awarded Sisters Grimm Presents

UK ART IN NATURE

In honour of Nelson Mandela – Inspiring hope – “Unthinkable change can happen”

Free to enter – 26th February – 19th April 2024

A new online gallery featuring the artworks of thousands of children and young people in the UK

All eligible submissions receive a signed Certificate of Participation

Winning artworks will be featured in a Music Video launching May 10th 2024

Marking 30 years since Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first black President of South Africa

following the end of the Apartheid regime. 

New song composed by Singer & Songwriter Makeda Carbon and Grammy nominated composer and painter Ella Spira MBE 

WHAT IS UK ART IN NATURE?

An artistic initiative free for all under 18’s across the UK, to get young people creating an artwork whilst connecting to nature away from screens and with important social messaging educating on Black history and Apartheid.    

UK Art in Nature aims to inspire young people to creatively respond to social issues and enable young people to listen to, learn from, & be inspired by the Sisters Grimm/INALA team & collaborators who showcase the strength, innovation & diversity of the arts sector.

The theme for the UK competition is “Hope – Unthinkable change can happen” and the music video featuring the winning art works will be launched on our Sisters Grimm YouTube on May 10th 2024 honouring Nelson Mandela and 30 years since he was inaugurated as the first black president of South Africa following the end of the Apartheid regime.  He was released unconditionally on 11 February 1990, so 33 years ago, after spending 27 years in prison.

Children and young people can create an artwork inspired by their local environment, or envision a fantastical world where nature designs our cities, where we coexist harmoniously with nature’s wonders!

It gives children the opportunity to learn outside their usual environment, supporting mental & physical wellbeing, inclusivity and equality, artistic creative expression and education, quality family connection, raising awareness of environmental and social issues.

It has the clear aim of creating a mass participation digital event that will draw art submissions from thousands of young people from across all ethnicities and socio-economic groups.

A Fact page features weekly activities and stories to inspire artwork creation and educate on important social topics.

Previous Art in Nature Global initiatives in the United Arab Emirates and Australia saw overwhelming success with thousands of submissions, the music videos garnering millions of views, and Acquisition International awarding the programme “Most Outstanding Climate Change Education and Entertainment Initiative” https://artinnatureglobal.com/

UK ART IN NATURE PRIZES INCLUDE:

For the winners whose artworks are used in the music video:

  • a Zoom call and Q&A with Sisters Grimm founders, Grammy nominated composer and painter Ella Spira MBE and former Royal Ballet Ballerina and creative producer  Pietra Mello-Pittman MBE
  • 2 Tickets with a backstage tour to INALA a Zulu ballet in the West End when it relaunches https://sisters-grimm.co.uk/inala-2024-west-end-relaunch/

OUTPUTS

  • Online gallery displaying all eligible submissions
  • Signed certificate of participation for all eligible submissions
  • Music video for a song co-written by Grammy nominated Ella Spira MBE and Makeda Carbon
  • Impact report

GLOBAL BENEFITS

  • Giving a voice to young people globally
  • Creating a new global community that includes the ideas of young people
  • Complimenting IPCC reports and contributing to the UN Global goals
  • Representing every participating member country on equal terms

BENEFITS TO YOUNG PEOPLE

  • Educating on important social and environmental topics
  • Providing a platform that inspires and nurtures ideation and innovation
  • Offering the unique opportunity to engage directly with internationally acclaimed Sisters Grimm
  • Enhancing mental and physical wellbeing through nature
  • Creating alternative learning environments

BENEFITS TO THE COUNTRY

  • Collation of data from submissions around impact and reach report findings
  • Being set alongside major global territories, in continuing to give the next generation a voice
  • Solutions from the nation’s young people

www.artinnatureglobal.com