The National Museum of Contemporary History of Slovenia invites the children of Slovenian emigrants around the world to participate in the »This is Slovenia« art competition. The artworks of the participants will be included in the museum exhibition entitled »From Homeland to Homeland: The Return of Slovenian Emigrants and their Descendants to Slovenia after 1990«. The most original entries will be rewarded. You can find more information about the competition and conditions of participation at the following web page:
Is Slovenia the home country of at least one of your ancestors?
The National Museum of Contemporary History of Slovenia invites the children of Slovenian emigrants around the world to participate in the This is Slovenia art competition.
The artworks of the participants will be included in the museum exhibition entitled
From Homeland to Homeland: The Return of Slovenian Emigrants and their Descendants to Slovenia after 1990,
thus making their own unique contribution.
The jury will select the three most original entries and award one prize each in the age groups 6-8 years, 9-11 years and 12-14 years. In addition, the jury will prepare a wider selection of works to be displayed in the museum exhibition. All the artworks will also be displayed on the Museum’s website and published on social media.
The prizes for the three most original contributions will be as follows:
• 6–8 years: a catalogue entitled Lights of the Future: Children in Photographs in the 20th Century + a family ticket to visit the museum.
• 9–11 years: a catalogue entitled Independent! Photographs and Photojournalists on Independent Slovenia and the War + a family ticket to visit the museum.
• 12–14 years: a catalogue entitled Independent! Photographs and Photojournalists on Independent Slovenia and the War + a family ticket to visit the museum.
The exhibition is dedicated to all Slovenians around the world and will be on display from 26 October 2023 at the National Museum of Contemporary History.
What is the theme of the art competition?
What do you think of when you hear the word Slovenia?
Who can participate?
Children of Slovenian emigrants around the world aged between 6 and 14.
How do I take part?
1. Create your artwork in any technique on A4 paper (21 x 29.7 cm / 8.3 x 11.7 in).
2. Scan it in JPG format with a resolution of at least 300 dpi (2500 x 3500 pixels) and send it to info@muzej-nz.si marked with the subject “This is Slovenia competition” by 15 July 2023. For sending very large files use WeTransfer.
3. You must also attach a completed application form, which can be found here.
4. Each individual may submit no more than one artwork.
How much time do I have for the competition?
The international This is Slovenia art competition is on from 15 May 2023 to 15 July 2023.
Where can I get more information?
Any questions concerning the competition can be sent to info@muzej-nz.si.
You are invited to take part!