Dot-art Schools 2025: Celebrating young artists across the region

dot-art Schools is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2025 programme, inviting schools across Liverpool City Region to participate. Now in its 13th year, dot-art Schools continues to inspire and nurture the next generation of visual artists, providing a platform for students in Year 5 and Year 9 to showcase their creativity.

The programme acknowledges schools who value the importance and impact of arts education.

Since its inception in 2012, dot-art Schools has become a cornerstone of the region’s cultural calendar, with over 1000 students from primary and secondary schools participating each year.

The programme offers an opportunity for children and young people to have their artwork displayed both online and in a public exhibition, judged by arts professionals and enjoyed by a wide audience. The exhibition featuring each schools’ winner will take place at the Walker Art Gallery.

dot-art Schools project manager, Carolyn Murray, commented: “We are grateful for the continued support of our major partner Edge Hill University, Faculty of Education whose generous contribution makes this programme possible.

“We are delighted to also have dot-art Schools Champions such as John Lewis Partnership plus many other businesses and local councillors who provide support which enables many more disadvantaged schools to participate.”

How to Participate

Schools are invited to register online via the dot-art Schools website now until Christmas, to take part in 2025.

Lucy Byrne, director of dot-art, said: “dot-art Schools is more than just an art competition; it’s a celebration of creativity and self-expression that empowers young people and enriches our community.” Registration is open now for primary, secondary, and special schools across Liverpool City Region to join the 2025 dot-art Schools competition.

To find out more and sign your school up for the competition:

Email: schools@dot-art.com

Call: 03450 176660

Or click here.