Artists are inspired to create connections

The competition is run by Nucleus Arts in partnership with the Rochester Bridge Trust. Its theme is Bridging Medway, and artists are asked to submit a photograph of their work based on this theme.

Split into two age groups, the contest is open to adults (aged 18 and over) and children (aged seven to 17 at the time of the closing date). An expert panel of judges will select the finalists, who will be invited to show their work in a dedicated exhibition, before the winners are announced in two prize giving ceremonies.

Caroline Chisholm, Education Officer for the Rochester Bridge Trust, added: “When Nucleus Arts approached us to support this competition we felt particularly strongly it should be opened up to children as well as adults.

“Part of our work involves encouraging the next generation to become civil engineers, in particular bridge builders, which can be a very creative role, and so we look forward to seeing the young people’s interpretation on the theme of Bridging Medway.”

The deadline for entries is Tuesday, 22 August.

The children’s competition is free to enter. Photographs of the artwork, along with the child’s name and age, and the name and contact details of a parent or guardian should be emailed to bridgingmedway@rbt.org.uk.

For more information about the adult contest see the Bridging Medway webpage

Shortlisted entries will be exhibited at Nucleus Arts, Chatham, with the children’s show running for a week from 6 October. Prizes will be tickets to an activity park, determined according to age suitability.

See the Rochester Bridge Trust website for further information about the Trust’s engineering education initiatives.

Contact Details

The Rochester Bridge Trust
Telephone: 01634 846706
Email: bridgingmedway@rbt.org.uk