Is an understanding of the arts essential to building infrastructure? Arts competition with £500 prize

By Elizabeth Hooper posted 04-09-2024 13:19

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The Institution of Civil Engineers aims to use art to engage the next generation of engineers by running this arts competition, closing date 12^th September 2024.

The competition hopes to spark creativity in younger people, helping them to harness the power of art to understand the relationship between people, nature and infrastructure.

Competition entries should focus on theming their entry around creating a nature- and people-positive world, with a focus on infrastructure.

The categories are:

Poetry
Songs (with or without instruments)
Photography
One-minute short film
Painting, drawing or collage in 2D (excluding digital art)

Full details can be accessed by this link: https://www.ice.org.uk/news-insight/news-and-blogs/latest-news/news/ikigai-2024-arts-festival

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Kate Sutton

09-09-2024 09:12

Hi Liz,

I honestly think that ensuring our pupils are rounded individuals- including through art- is vital in supporting their evolution as individuals. This can only enhance their ability as scientists. Being confident and thoughtful are key elements of problem solving and effective communication. I feel that elements of art, DT and other 'hands-on' subjects have been neglected in a wider way in recent years because some schools have felt the need to focus on the academic, core subjects. I am hoping this will be identified and rectified going forwards.

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