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The Portrait of St John Paul II

An art competition for the Portrait of St John Paul II, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Pope’s birth.

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The Portrait of St John Paul II: poster 1

Overview

Art competition time!

We encourage all children to take part in the art competition - The Portrait of St John Paul II on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Pope’s birthday!

Subject: A portrait reflection of John Paul II based on the background of his achievements

Required format: A3

Technique: Any (pencils, paints, pastels, collage)

The artwork should include a short two-sentence comment or a quote from homilies or works of the Pope.

Submissions were open until 30 November 2020. Artworks were to be emailed to portretjp2.konkurs@gmail.com.

The competition results will be announced on 15 December 2020.

Prizes to win, funded by The Portrait Foundation!

  • 1st: A bicycle

  • 2nd: An easel with a set of pastels

  • 3rd: A family dinner at Polish Hearth Club

and many more prizes and surprises!

All participants will be awarded a certificate confirming the participation in the art competition. The artworks will be published in the online album and an exhibition will be arranged!

Good luck!

Our Jury

  • Lady Marina Charlotte Windsor

  • Barbara Kaczmarowska-Hamilton

    Painter and founder of the Portrait Foundation

  • Richard Foster

    Chairman of the Royal Portrait Society

  • Revd Prelate Stefan Wylężek

    Editor of Polish Catholic Mission in England

With thanks to our sponsors

Thank you to all our Honorary Patronage and Sponsors who have funded the art prizes.

  • British Poles UK
  • Basia Hamilton
  • Muzeum – Zamek w Łańcucie