Dates / Timeline
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Registration Opens
June 10, 2026
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Submissions Open
June 12, 2026
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Submission Deadline
July 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Registration also closes
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Public Voting
Jul 15 → Jul 24, 2026
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Judging Phase
After July 24, 2026
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Winners Announced
Before July 31, 2026
The AkadaPlay "Reimagine" Art Challenge
Theme: From Waste to Wonder: Reimagining a Sustainable Nigeria.
About the Competition
The "Reimagine" Art Challenge is a call to the most innovative young minds within Lagos State Education Districts to turn "waste" into "wealth." In a world where discarded plastics, metals, and papers are seen as problems, we challenge you to reimagine them as the medium for your next masterpiece. Whether it is a vibrant collage of discarded fabrics or a mosaic made from plastic bottle caps, we want to see how you can take everyday recyclables found in your environment and reimagine their purpose.
Who Can Participate ?
Primary School
Students
Junior & Senior
School Students
Young artists
between ages 5–18
Rules & Guidelines
- Eligibility: Open exclusively to secondary school students (both public and private) located within Lagos State Education Districts
- Academic Standing: Open only to students with a verified average of 60% or higher in their last academic session.
- The Recycling Mandate: At least 70% of the artwork must be composed of recycled or upcycled materials (e.g., plastic fragments, used cartons, scrap metal, old fabrics, newspapers, or bottle caps).
- School Nomination: Every entry must be vetted and submitted by an official School Coordinator (Teacher). Each school within the district can nominate up to 5 candidates.
- Originality & Verification: The artwork must be 100% original. Students must document the process to prove the piece was not purchased or created by an adult.
- Physical Medium: The entry must be a physical work of art (Collage, Mosaic, Painting with mixed textures, etc.). Purely digital art or standard pencil/ink drawings that do not incorporate recycled materials are not eligible.
Submission Requirements
- The "Reimagine" Pitch (90-Second Video): The student must explain what materials they chose, why they chose them, and how they transformed those specific "waste" items into their final artwork.
- The "Raw Materials" Photo: A clear photo of the "trash" or recycled items before they were incorporated into the art.
- The Creation Time-lapse: A 60-second video or a 5-photo sequence showing the student actively creating the piece from start to finish.
- High-Res Gallery: 3 clear photos of the finished masterpiece (A full-frame front shot and two close-up shots to show the recycled textures).
- Evidence of Qualifications: A scanned, school-stamped copy of the student’s most recent academic report card proving a 60%+ average and attendance at a school within District 1 - 6
Judging Criteria
- Creative Transformation (30%): How effectively did the student reimagine the waste? Did they turn the material into something completely new and unexpected?
- Technical Craftsmanship (25%): The quality of the assembly, composition, and artistic skill used to bring the recycled materials together.
- Environmental Message (25%): How well does the piece communicate the importance of recycling and sustainability?
- Artist Presentation (20%): The clarity and passion of the student’s explanation in their 90-second pitch video.
Submissions open soon
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Contact Information
Prizes & Rewards
Compete for amazing prizes and recognition! Every participant gets rewarded for their creativity and effort.
Grand Champion
N250,000
Plus exclusive trophy, featured exhibition, and media coverage
First Runner Up
N200,000
Plus certificate and premium art supplies
Second Runner Up
N150,000
Plus certificate and social media spotlight
Winning school
N500,000 Grant
