Young artists have been invited to highlight the island’s natural and cultural heritage in a competition organised by the Bermuda National Trust

The theme of this year’s contest, which the charity has organised in partnership with insurance company Sompo International, is “Worth Protecting”.

Entries can be in the form of drawing, painting, sculpture, multimedia, collage, photography, and digital art, although video is excluded.

The competition is divided into two age groups — 9 to 12 years old, and 13 to 18 years old — with cash prizes for the top three entries in each category chosen by a panel of independent judges.

Anna Stevenson, the BNT’s heritage education manager, said: “We are excited to invite Bermuda’s young people to use their artistic talents to show aspects of Bermuda’s natural and cultural heritage that they think are worth protecting.

“Hopefully the theme will inspire students to think about the special aspects of Bermuda that they love the most and perhaps would like their own children to be able to enjoy one day.

“We want to encourage an appreciation of the value of Bermuda’s heritage.”

Entries must be delivered to the BNT office at Waterville on Pomander Road by 5pm on November 1.

The winners will be announced on November 22 and will be invited to an awards ceremony at Waterville, where the winning artwork will be displayed before being exhibited in the reception of Sompo International’s offices.

The artwork will also be featured on the BNT’s website.

Entry forms and information on prizes and competition rules can be found at www.bnt.bm.