PTSC School Art Competition 2025

Theme: “PTSC – Driving Change with Clean Energy”

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 Overview

  • The PTSC School Art Competition invites students across Trinidad and Tobago to showcase their creativity and vision for a cleaner, greener future.
  • The theme focuses on how PTSC’s partial shift to electric buses and sustainable mobility connects communities and supports environmental responsibility.
  • The competition aims to promote youth expression, innovation, and national pride through art.

 Eligibility

  • Open to primary, secondary, and tertiary students.
  • Also open to participants from:
    • Vocational and special education schools
    • PTSC’s Community Zone (Sealots & environs)
  • Students may submit entries individually or on behalf of their schools.

Artwork Requirements

  • Mediums accepted: Hand-drawn (pencil, charcoal, pastel, paint, mixed media) or digital illustration.
  • Artwork size: 11 in × 17 in.
  • Digital submissions:
    • Accepted formats: .PNG or .TIFF
    • Resolution: 1200 dpi
    • Colour mode: RGB, accurate colour representation
    • Image must be clean, evenly lit, and free of glare or shadows.
  • Physical submissions: Must be neatly presented on sturdy backing (e.g., bristol board, canvas board).

Submission Details

  • Deadline: November 20th, 2025
  • Submission formats: Digital (soft copy) or physical
  • Where to submit:
    • Email (digital): PTSC-Communications@ptsc.gov.tt
    • Physical drop-off: Marketing and Communications Department, PTSC Port-Of-Spain Depot
  • Registration forms: Available for download  HERE

 Categories & Prizes

Five individual categories:

  1. Primary
  2. Secondary
  3. Tertiary
  4. Vocational/Special Education Schools
  5. Community Zone (Sealots & Environs)

Prizes include:

  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards in each category
  • Winners receive book vouchers, art supplies, and electronic vouchers
  • Schools of 1st place winners will also receive special prizes to support their art programmes

Display & Recognition

  • Winning artworks will be printed and displayed on PTSC’s framed wall along the Beetham Highway.
  • Selected entries will also be featured on PTSC’s digital platforms and social media channels.

Judging Criteria

Entries will be evaluated based on:

  • Creativity and originality
  • Relevance to the theme “Driving Change with Clean Energy”
  • Artistic technique and execution
  • Presentation and overall visual impact
  • Message clarity and environmental awareness

 

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