Participate

[1] Design Your Guardian – Create a unique guardian of the Cyclades. Your Guardian can be a hero of the sea, nature, or cultural heritage. Consider incorporating elements from Cycladic history, mythology, or nature to make your creation even more meaningful.

[2] Incorporate an Environmental Message – Describe a specific action your Guardian takes to help the environment. Does it plant trees in a burnt forest? Set up recycling bins? Organize cleanups at archaeological sites? Perhaps your Guardian educates people about the importance of reducing waste or conserving water resources.

[3] Share and Compare – In classrooms or groups, children can use their Guardian cards as a fun activity, comparing their creations and discussing which Guardian would be the most effective in environmental protection. This interactive approach fosters teamwork and critical thinking about environmental solutions

Deadline: May 9, 2025

How to Participate:

[1] Download & print the Protection Card template and the Symbols sheet

[2] Select your favorite art materials and techniques and craft a unique Guardian of the Cyclades!
Come up with a title for your Guardian, and write it at the top of the Protection Card.
Write down what your Guardian protects at the bottom of the Protection Card and attach a Symbol that represents it from the provided Symbols sheet.

[3] Take a clear photograph or scan your artwork

[4] Submission: Ask an adult to complete the Contest entry form and upload your submission.

Exhibition & Awards:
June 5: The artworks will be presented in the digital exhibition, and this year’s winners will be announced.

Would you like to participate in the physical exhibition as well? Send the original artwork to the Museum of Cycladic Art!
Address: Museum of Cycladic Art, 4 Neofytou Douka str., 10676 Athens, Greece
Online submission is mandatory.
Mailed entries without a unique code will not be accepted.