CALLING YOUNG ARUBAN ARTISTS
“Welcome to Aruba”
Mural Art Contest
Show your creative vision and celebrate Aruba’s beauty and spirit! We’re looking for a bold, colorful, and welcoming mural design for a 12.19m x 2.59m wall. Winning student(s) will team up with a renowned local artist to bring it to life!
​“A Welcome to Aruba” - Incorporate a welcoming message and Aruban cultural or natural elements into your design. Let your art tell visitors they’ve arrived somewhere special.​
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WINNING STUDENTS
WHO CAN ENTER
ARTWORK GUIDELINES
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Co-create the mural with a local artist
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Recognition at unveiling event
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Receive artist fee
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High School Students aged 12 to 18
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Individual or Team Entries (up to 3 students)
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All schools across Aruba
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Submit in horizontal orientation
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Size: approx. 10 inches wide x 2.12 inches high
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Format: PDF or high-resolution JPG
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Include a short artist statement (100–150 words)
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Deadline
June 15, 2025
​Prizes:
Winning School: Receives a sponsorship package for its Art Program
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​How to Submit:
Email your entry to nvantrikt@shopdi.com
Subject: Mural Contest Submission – [Your SchoolName]
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Or submit in an envelope at Diamonds International Oranjestad.
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Include:
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Name(s), age(s), school & grade
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Artwork file
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Artist statement​
