Introduction

The Young Pavement Artists Competition aims to capture young people’s enthusiasm.

The competition was originally started 23 years ago to encourage children and young people to get together and through the creation of pavement art, generate awareness and funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.

We’re calling on schools, community groups and youth clubs across the UK and overseas to get involved by organising local event competitions. Playgrounds, pathways and even patios are all great venues to get chalking. Anyone who has difficulty getting down to pavement level can draw on paper.  

There are five individual age categories to choose from:  4-5, 5-6, 7-11, 11-14, 14-19 and it is only £1 for each entry. There is also a mixed age group banner category.  

The winners of each local event are entered into the national competition where prizes include an amazing Earthwatch family expedition to watch the grey whale migration in Canada. Plus, a year's free subscription for National Geographic Kids and Anorak magazines. 

Find out how it all works