08/10/2025
Are you a rangatahi with something to say about education in Aotearoa right now?
Make YOUR voice be seen and heard - through creativity.
The Student Activist Art Exhibition at the UpliftEd Conference will showcase the power, passion, and perspectives of young people Your artwork can give a voice to the issues that matter most to you and your peers. It will be seen by teachers, leaders, MPs, and international education thinkers – people who need to hear from you. Works will exhibited at the Conference in Wellington on 30–31 October
Themes you might explore:
Ākonga Activists: What does real learning look and feel like for you?
Rangatahi Rebels: What do you want to challenge or disrupt in education?
Students Speak Back: What needs to change so schools serve young people better?
Silver Linings: What’s worth celebrating in your learning journey?
The Purpose of School: What do YOU think school is really for?
What can you submit?: visual art, photography, digital works, protest graphics, mixed media, sculpture, short video, or digital storytelling pieces.
Who can enter: Young people of all ages attending any format of learning (including tertiary up to age 25)
Deadline: Friday 17 October 2025
To submit your work: [email protected] Include your name, age, school (if applicable), a short description of your piece, and any display requirements.
https://aecnz.substack.com/p/call-for-student-activist-art
