Department of Culture Relaunches – “Folklore” – The Cultural Character Design Competition
The Department of Culture is relaunching “Folklore”, a costume design project. The competition is tailored for students between the ages of seven (7) to twentyone (21) years old in an effort to further educate and preserve our traditional, folk/cultural mas characters.
The contest requires the creation of the applicants’ own design inspired by a traditional cultural character. The competition is divided into two categories:
- 7-13– must present a design of the “Carnival Clown” also known as the “Fancy Clown”
- 14-21 – must present a design of the “John Bull”.
Each category will have a first (1st), second (2nd) and third (3rd) place from each category. The 1st place winners will be able to see their costume become a reality and also participate in a costume building experience with established Antiguan costume designers and builders to get first hand experience in costume making from concept to reality.
Cash prizes for each category:
1st Place – $500 2nd Place – $300 3rd Place – $200
Interested parties should submit designs with the following details:
– Name
– Date of Birth
– Address
– Contact Information (Phone/ Email)
– School (If Applicable)
– Name and description of the Design
– The Design
Physical copies can be submitted to the Ministry of Creative Industries Headquarters on Old Parham Road (Above KFC) or digitally through the department’s email [email protected].
Deadline for Submission: October 31st
