As a teacher, you know how challenging it can be to provide meaningful arts experiences when resources are stretched thin. dot-art Schools offers your Year 5 and Year 9 students something truly special – a chance to see their work displayed online alongside peers from across the Liverpool City Region, judged by arts professionals, and each school’s winner exhibited at the prestigious Walker Art Gallery.

The Educational Impact You’re Looking For

dot-art Schools goes beyond the classroom, giving your students real experience of the art world while building their confidence.

What this means for your students:

• Professional validation of their artistic efforts
• Experience of a genuine arts competition process
• Public recognition through online portfolio and physical exhibition
• Connection with the wider arts community

Simple to Implement, Meaningful Results

Now in its 14th year, dot-art Schools has refined its approach to make participation as straightforward as possible for busy teachers. The programme provides support at every stage, from initial registration through to the final exhibition.

Teacher feedback consistently highlights the programme’s accessibility: “We have participated in the competition for many years and have always enjoyed the process. It provides the opportunity for extracurricular art activities and a chance to widen the curriculum. The competition is always very well organised, and staff are always within reach if needed.”

Well over a thousand students participate annually, making this a significant celebration of young creativity across the region.

No Financial Barriers for Your School

dot-art Schools is committed to ensuring that lack of resources doesn’t prevent any child from taking part. Entry fees for the year are just £195+VAT for primary and £295 +VAT for secondary schools. Local business Champions generous contributions allow many disadvantaged schools to participate without cost concerns.

Real Impact on Student Progression

Caroline Taylor, art teacher at Weatherhead High School who won in 2024, shares the transformative effect: “Participating in dot-art Schools really allowed students to get an insight into what art beyond school would be like. It both inspired them and gave them confidence in their artistic abilities, motivating many to take Art GCSE. Without a doubt, being involved gave students a unique opportunity and fostered a passion for the subject.”

The programme is welcoming to all students, including those with special educational needs. Paula Morgan, Assistant Head Teacher at Crosby High School, reflects: “As our pupils are all SEN, I was very protective of them and was wary of submitting their work and having it judged against mainstream pupils, how wrong was I! I was beyond proud to see them able to compete and stand their own in this forum and will definitely ensure they participate every year going forward.”

Ready to Get Involved?

Registration is open now until Christmas for primary, secondary, and special schools across the Liverpool City Region. The process is designed with teachers in mind – straightforward, well-supported, and educationally valuable.

As project manager Carolyn Murray puts it: “dot-art Schools is more than just an art competition; it’s a celebration of creativity and self-expression that empowers young people and enriches our community.”

Take Action Today:

• Visit: schools.dot-art.com/registration to register
• Email: schools@dot-art.com for more information
• Call: 0345 0176660 to speak with project manager, Carolyn Murray

Give your students the recognition they deserve and join hundreds of teachers who are already part of this transformative programme.