Description

Every corner of Estonia holds its own special «treasures» — natural, cultural and craft traditions. They emerge from the interaction between people and their environment, from traditions passed down through generations, and from observing the world around us with care.

Reeds grow abundantly along rivers, lakes and the coast. This light and flexible material is used to create woven items, decorative elements and everyday objects. In areas rich in clay and sand, pottery has developed in many forms — from practical tableware to artistic creations. In rural areas where livestock farming, particularly sheep and goat farming, is well established, strong traditions of weaving, knitting and textile art have emerged.

Rocky shores and fields inspire artists to paint stones and pebbles, transforming natural shapes into works of art. Forests provide wood, berries and moss, becoming a source of inspiration for both fine and applied arts.

Yet treasures are not limited to traditions. Every generation has its own. For young people today, they may include new forms of self-expression, combinations of crafts and technology, unexpected materials and ideas.

Look around: what treasures surround you?
Show us what matters to you — in your local area, in your world.

Competition Requirements

• The competition is open to everyone aged 7–19.
• Entries may be created using any technique: painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, weaving, basketry, embroidery, ceramics, decorative painting, mixed media and others.
• Fine art entries must be at least A3 in size. Applied art entries may be of any size.
• Both individual and group entries are welcome.

Labelling Entries

Each entry must be submitted with an identification label measuring 40 × 80 mm (Arial, 14 pt), containing the following information:

• Title of the work
• Technique
• Participant’s first and last name
• Age
• School or studio and teacher’s name

Please note!
Attach the identification label to the bottom right-hand corner on the front of the artwork. For applied art entries, the label should be provided separately.

Submitting Entries

Important!
A list of participants MUST be submitted electronically (as a completed table or file) by 2 February 2027 to: jekaterina.averko@nll.ee.

Entries will be accepted until 2 February 2027, inclusive.

Categories

Painting, Drawing, Printmaking and Collage

• «Natural Treasures of My Local Area»
• «Materials Around Us»
• «My Home – My World»
• «Contemporary Treasures»

Applied Arts

• «Nature in Materials» (works made from natural materials: reeds, wood, stone and others)
• «Traditions of My Region» (weaving, knitting, ceramics and others)
• «New Life for Everyday Objects» (recycling and mixed media)
• «Form and Texture» (experiments with materials and surfaces)

The competition aims to foster an interest in the environment and cultural heritage, and to encourage creative exploration of participants’ local areas through art.

Awards

Winners will receive prizes and diplomas.

The exhibition opening and award ceremony will take place on 19 February 2027 at 16:00 in the Winter Garden at Narva Children’s Creative Centre (Narva Laste Loomemaja).