Call for Doncaster creatives to enter competition about climate change

Stacie Woolsey, a designer from Cusworth,is one of three judges for the Take Action Through Art competition.

The competition is run by WWF and is centered around David Attenborough’s documentaries.

Stacie, aged 26, said: “This is a way for people to respond to climate change in their own way.

“It’s open to any creative medium from illustration, paintings to graphic design.

“We want to hear more voices on the topic of the environment.

"We’re looking for people from underrepresented communities and aim to break the bubble of who gets to be an artist.”

Stacie wants to get more people from her hometown involved as she believed that it’s a great opportunity for those who want to get started in the art world.

“Doncaster isn’t a place where many doors are opened,” she said.

“Education around the arts isn’t the best and as a creative person myself I rarely meet others from Doncaster who have succeeded in this industry.

“I hope people will give this a go whether they are a beginner or a professional.”

She said that this would be a great way to boost confidence and to encourage more budding creatives to launch careers in the arts.

The competition is free to enter and open to all ages.

The deadline to submit art is Monday, January 25.

Winners will have their art shows in an exhibition in 2021.

For more information on how to apply click here.

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