In collaboration with the Ministry of Education

PowerGen National Schools' Art Competition 2026

“Watch Me Paint the Colours of My Culture!”

Open to all Primary, Secondary and Special schools — public and private — across Trinidad and Tobago. Register online, then deliver your artwork to any of our three drop-off points.

Register your entry Download registration form (PDF)
Entry deadline Friday 09 October 2026
PowerGen National Schools' Art Competition 2026 poster — deadline Friday 09 October 2026.
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Judging categories: Primary, Secondary Junior, Secondary Senior, Special Schools

2D

Artwork must be two-dimensional so it can be mounted on a wall

8½″ × 11″

Minimum artwork size — larger pieces are welcome

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Drop-off locations nationwide for delivering finished artwork

How to enter

Three steps, in order. Registration must be completed before artwork is delivered.

Step 01

Create the artwork

Interpret the theme — Watch Me Paint the Colours of My Culture! — in any 2D medium. Students must do the work themselves.

Step 02

Register online

Complete the online registration form before delivering the piece, and attach the printed form to the back of the artwork.

Open registration form →
Step 03

Deliver by Friday 09 October 2026

Label the artwork exactly as instructed below and drop it off at any of the three collection points.

See drop-off locations →

Competition rules

  • 01The competition is open to all Primary, Secondary and Special (Public and Private) Schools in Trinidad and Tobago.
  • 02Entries are limited to one per school for Primary and Special schools, and one per school per category in the Junior category (Forms 1–3) and Senior Secondary category (Forms 4–6).
  • 03Art pieces submitted must be two (2) dimensional in nature to facilitate placement on the wall.
  • 04The size of the artwork submitted should not be smaller than 8½″ × 11″.
  • 05Artwork of the selected finalists will become the property of PowerGen. All other submissions will be returned to the entrants.
  • 06Honesty and integrity are expected of all participants — students are expected to do the artwork themselves. Failure to comply will result in automatic disqualification.
  • 07There will be four (4) categories of judging: Primary, Secondary (Junior and Senior) and Special Schools.
  • 08The Judges’ decision is final.
  • 09All questions and queries can be sent to corpcomm@powergen.co.tt.

Delivering your artwork

Artwork may be delivered to any one of the following locations on or before Friday 09 October 2026.

Port of Spain

Ministry of Education

Education Towers
No. 5 St. Vincent Street
Port of Spain

Point Lisas

PowerGen Corporate Communications

c/o The Security Booth
PowerGen Pt. Lisas Plant
Caspian Drive
Pt. Lisas Industrial Estate

San Fernando

Victoria Education District

Nos. 16–22 Sutton Street
San Fernando

Label every piece exactly like this

Required for all entries, no matter where they are delivered.

ATTN: POWERGEN NATIONAL SCHOOLS' ART COMPETITION ENTRY
POWERGEN CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
PT. LISAS PLANT, CASPIAN DRIVE,
PT. LISAS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

Before you drop off, check that…

  • the online registration has been submitted
  • the printed registration form is attached to the back of the artwork
  • the piece is 2D and at least 8½″ × 11″
  • entry limits per school and category have been observed

Ready to enter?

Registration closes Friday 09 October 2026. Teachers and parents with questions can reach the Corporate Communications Department at any time.

Register your entry Email corpcomm@powergen.co.tt

PowerGen National Schools' Art Competition 2026 · In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Trinidad and Tobago