The ANTON JANŠA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Radovlica invites applications for an international competitition to produce children’s paintings illustrating bees.
The school is named after a Slovene teacher at the Viennese royal court who contributed greatly to the significance of beekeeping. The U.N. has designated his brthday on 20 May as World Bee Day. You are invited to create diverse beehive panels reflecting the culture and creativitye of different parts of Europe.
INTRODUCTION
We will commemorate Anton Janša, a teacher at the Viennese royal court, who econtributed in Slovene culture. Our school, the Anton Janša Elementary School, is proud to bear his name.
The beehive panels on Anton Janša’s own beehive are standardized, measuring 27 cm x 16 cm. These painted wooden panels are characteristic of Slovenian beekeeping. They are often decorated with religious motifs, historical scenes, and stories of everyday life.
For this competition, you will create beehive panels using the modern technique of collage, with the theme being the bee. There are no restrictions on the materials you use for making the collage, just ensure they are well glued.
COMPETITION RULES:
WHO:
- students aged 12 to 18
- for elementary schools with special needs programs up to 26 years old
THEME:
- the bee
TECHNIQUE:
- collage
FORMAT:
- dimensions 27 cm x 16 cm, landscape orientation
BASE:
- sturdy cardboard
Each school can participate with three pupils.
Each submitted work should be labeled with the following information:
- name and surname of the author, age,
- name and surname of the mentor,
- mentor’s email address,
- exact name and address of the educational institution.
All participating students and mentors will receive certificates.
The awarded works will be selected by a three-member commission:
- Urša Toman – self-employed in the field of sculpture
- Mihael Rudl – academic painter
- Matej Bizovičar – visual artist
Please confirm your participation by February 28th, 2025, to prepare the certificates, at the email:
tadeja.rozman@os-antonajanse.si
We are also available at this address for any additional questions and information.
Send the works to the following address, no later than April 30th, 2025:
OŠ ANTONA JANŠE
KRANJSKA CESTA 27 A
4240 RADOVLJICA
SLOVENIA
Works submitted will be exhibited at the Beekeeping Center in Lesce. The opening will be on May 20, 2025, and you will receive an invitation via email.
If you are unable to attend the opening, we will send you a recording of the opening and the exibited works.
Best regards from Radovljica!