Pride Month Creative Arts Competition

We're inviting young people across the city, aged between 5 and 18, to get creative and submit a piece of artwork for Pride Month 2025.

The theme of Pride Month 2025 is ‘Activism and Social Change’ so we’re looking for creative pieces that reflect that theme. It's a great chance to express your thoughts on making the world a more equal and inclusive place!

Competition finalists will have their artwork featured in a public exhibition at Derby Market Hall from Monday 1 September to Friday 12 September. The winner, who will be announced on Saturday 13 September at Derby Pride, will win a £50 Derbion Voucher and their artwork will be framed and displayed in the Council House.

Pride Month is a time to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community, promoting kindness, acceptance, and equality for everyone, no matter who they are. It helps raise awareness about the challenges LGBTQ+ people face and reminds us all of the importance of standing up for each other’s rights. Pride Month encourages everyone to be proud of who they are and to create a more inclusive world where everyone feels valued.

How to take part:

You can create a painting, drawing, digital art, poem, photograph, or any other two-dimensional medium.

Use the submission form to upload up to three images of your artwork, or a document if it’s a poem or written piece.

If you’re under 18, you’ll need the permission of a parent or legal guardian to take part.

Finalists will need to post or deliver their original piece to the Council House, Corporation Street, Derby, DE1 2FS, before Friday 30 August if they want it to be included in the exhibition in the Market Hall.

Before submitting your artwork, please make sure you’ve read our Competition Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notice.

The competition closes at 5pm on Friday 15 August.