Young Creatives X RNLI

The Brief: FORCE
Submission Guidelines
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Aged under 25?

Living in Kent/ Medway?

Like to express yourself, have things to say and want to take action?

Young Creatives is a free platform for young people living (under 25) in Kent and Medway to get their art and ideas out in the world.

Celebrating JMW Turner’s fascination with the ocean and Margate’s unique light, we have decided to partner with our neighbours the RNLI. Waves Breaking on a Lee Shore at Margate (1840) was painted on the site of the gallery and will be going on display at Turner Contemporary in April 2025.

The Brief

The RNLI are a FORCE, built from a team of courageous volunteers, who put others before themselves and ensure practice of sea safety is available for all.

Partnering with our neighbour RNLI, we invite you to take action in response to this year’s theme FORCE. We encourage you to take a closer look at your surroundings, ask questions and find innovative ways to create art.

Unlock your inner creative FORCE and enter now for a chance to show the world your voice!

Deadline: 11.59pm, Friday 9 May 2025.

Submit your work now

JMW Turner, Waves Breaking on a Lee Shore at Margate (Study for 'Rockets and Blue Lights') c.1840. Image courtesy of Tate

Submission Guidelines

Online form

We can only accept artwork submissions via the online form. Please do not drop of your artwork at the gallery or post it to us. If you have any trouble submitting, please contact us via phone or via the email listed below.

Artworks

We accept all mediums as a response. Please use the links provided in the form to upload your artwork. If you are submitting a video, please note we can only show work on a TV monitor.

Size

Your artwork must be under the size limit of 200cm H x 100cm W x 100cm D. We want to ensure there is enough space to show lots of artworks.

Group Work

Please state whether you are submitting as a group or individual on the form. If you are a group,please note that we can’t name all artists on the label when displayed, so please pick a group name and a lead contact for the artwork.

Teachers

You can upload on student’s behalf. Please add the student’s name on the form and choose who is responsible for managing the submission by either putting your email address or the students.