“We are honoured to be involved with this wonderful art project, in aid of such an important cause. Art is a wonderful communicator and is also so inclusive, regardless of ones physical ability- art really is for all. Endangered animals and their plight are also very close to our hearts and a project that brings together art, animals and children is a powerful force. The first hippo we ever saw wasn't in the wild. It was painted in bright blue paint on the side of a building in New York City - true pavement art. It was one of the key icons that inspired us to take the imagery of animals seriously and to make our work in the wild.”
Olly and Suzi, world renowned artists.
I am thrilled to be supporting the pavement art competition. It is providing a great opportunity for young people to help highlight the plight of some of worlds most endangered animals through their drawings, and with luck it will also raise money for a great charity helping people with muscle disease.
Zac Goldsmith, environmentalist
“It’s great to be supporting The Young Pavement Artists Competition. I was never very good at drawing - and wished it was available when I was at school. It’s unique in the way it embraces children and young people of all ages from different backgrounds and abilities. They are given the opportunity to be freely creative and imaginative with chalk drawing, learn about important issues and have a rewarding experience in helping to raise money for a great charity helping individuals with muscle disease.”
Simon Webbe, actor and singer songwriter
“The Young Pavement Artists Competition is so exciting and innovative. It's a great initiative using the pavement as the canvas and chalk as the medium. Every person taking part will no doubt have lots of fun creating their own masterpieces and every creation will be helping a really good cause.”
Kirsten O’Brien, children’s TV presenter
“Pavement paintings that wash away with the rain are the perfect way to represent the endangered species of the world - the survival of some of the world's most charismatic creatures is just as fragile as these images. Draw a tiger, a snow leopard, and a mountain gorilla on the pavement, and you're painting something more valuable than diamonds, and rarer than rain in the desert. I only hope that this competition can make people realise how important these animals are, while raising money for a desperately important cause. I am delighted to be giving my support to the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign’s Young Pavement Artists Competition.”
Steve Backshall, adventurer & natural history presenter
“The Young Pavement Artist Competition is brilliant! It encourages children and young people to have fun with chalk drawing, learn about important issues like endangered species and do their bit to help raise awareness and funds for a great cause to help individuals with muscle disease. I’ve got my chalk ready to get arty….”
Julian Beever, pavement artist