# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Cart and Wagon Shed - Children's Art Competition - Celebrating Southend City Day - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00) - **Event Description**: As part of our Southend City Day celebrations, we are delighted to be launching our Children's Art Competition. “Pride In Shoeburyness” Southend City Day Art Competition Rules ELIGIBILITY Open to all children up to age 18. Entries must be original, created by the submitting artist, and not previously exhibited or published. THEME Artwork must capture the essence of Shoeburyness, focusing on one or more of the following: Culture: community identity, local stories, creative spirit Heritage: military history, Garrison links, coastal defences, historic buildings Natural life: shoreline, mudflats, wildlife, estuary light, landscapes ACCEPTED MEDIA Painting, drawing, mixed media, collage, printmaking, photography, digital art, sculpture No hazardous materials or works requiring electrical power SIZE & FORMAT 2D works: max size A3 (unframed) 3D works: max size 40cm x 40cm x 40cm, stable for display SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS One piece per artist Label artwork with name, age, title, contact number and email and a short description (max 50 words) explaining the connection to Shoeburyness. Your data will only be used for the purposes of this competition Art is stored at the owner’s own risk Deliver entries to the Cart & Wagon Shed by 5pm Wednesday 29 April JUDGING CRITERIA Connection to Shoeburyness: clarity, authenticity, depth Creativity: originality of concept and approach Artistic quality: technique, composition and impact Storytelling: effectiveness in communicating pride in Shoeburyness AGE CATEGORIES Up to 7 7-11 12–18 PRIZES Certificates for winners in each category Display of winning works during our Victory Day Celebrations (Saturday 2 May) Special recognition award for overall winner DISPLAY & RIGHTS Artwork may be displayed and used in promotional materials (credited to artist) Artwork remains property of artist and must be collected after exhibition CONDUCT & SAFETY Entries must be respectful and family-friendly No offensive, discriminatory, or unsafe content For more information and to enter, contact dhadjicostas@cartandwagonshed.org We look forward to seeing your entries! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southend-on-sea/the-cart-and-wagon-shed-childrens-art-competition-celebrating-southend-city-day/200029788949122 - **Event Categories**: art, contests, fine-arts, kids, exhibitions, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 8 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Southend-on-sea - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Warrior Square Road, SS3 9PZ Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom - **lat**: 51.52768 - **long**: 0.79057 - **full address**: Warrior Square Road, SS3 9PZ Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom, 9 Warrior Square Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9PZ, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Cart and Wagon Shed - Children's Art Competition - Celebrating Southend City Day - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2a50f01a988156c54d6212ec123a85e92971332167818494d954219204166a5d-rimg-w1200-h1697-dcf0dfac-gmir?v=1775162113 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Cart and Wagon Shed - Children's Art Competition - Celebrating Southend City Day being held? - **A:** The Cart and Wagon Shed - Children's Art Competition - Celebrating Southend City Day takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 11:00 am at Warrior Square Road, SS3 9PZ Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom, 9 Warrior Square Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9PZ, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Cart and Wagon Shed - Children's Art Competition - Celebrating Southend City Day? - **A:** The Cart and Wagon Shed - Children's Art Competition - Celebrating Southend City Day is organized by The Cart and Wagon Shed. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Cart and Wagon Shed - Children's Art Competition - Celebrating Southend City Day is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Southend-on-sea, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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