Join Our Art Competition: Breaking Boundaries, Connecting Communities!

To celebrate German Unity Day on 3 October, the German Embassy in Colombo invites young creatives across Sri Lanka to take part in our recycled art competition!

Turn everyday materials into extraordinary artwork and share your vision of a world where creativity connects people and protects our planet.

Create an original artwork using recycled or reused materials, inspired by the theme:
“Breaking Boundaries, Connecting Communities”

Theme: Breaking Boundaries, Connecting Communities

Deadline: 05 October 2026

Prizes: The three best submitted artworks will be displayed at our German National Day Event and the winners will receive cash prizes

How to Participate:

1) Create an original artwork that represents the theme. Your creation can be a sculpture, collage, installation, mixed-media artwork or any other form of recycled art

Please note that your artwork should not exceed the following dimensions:

- 150cm x 150cm

- max. 10 kilograms

2) Fill in the participation form and, submit it together with photos or a video not exceeding 5MB in total to

ku-10@colo.diplo.de by 05 October 2026 to participate.

Important: Do not send us your original Artwork yet, we will notify the shortlisted candidates.

Let your creativity shine and be part of a meaningful celebration that bridges cultures and raises awareness for a sustainable future.