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Art Competition 2026-27

In the foreground, a poster advertises a COBIS Art Competition with the theme %22If Walls Could Speak,%22 while in the background, students are actively painting a colorful mural on a wall.

COBIS is delighted to launch the 2026–27 Art Competition, sponsored by WallArt by Promote Your School, inviting students from across our global network to unleash their creativity and share their unique perspectives.

This year, we encourage schools worldwide to take part in what promises to be another inspiring celebration of artistic talent.

Theme: If Walls Could Speak

What stories would walls tell if they could talk?

From ancient buildings and family homes to classrooms, streets, and cityscapes, this year’s theme — “If Walls Could Speak” — invites students to explore the hidden voices, memories, and histories embedded in the spaces around us.

Students might imagine:

  • The stories of people who have passed through a place
  • Moments of joy, conflict, or change witnessed over time
  • Cultural, historical, or personal narratives
  • Messages about the future as well as the past

This is an opportunity to bring the theme to life through imagination, empathy, and storytelling and students may use any art medium to complete their work.

The competition is open to all COBIS schools, including Applicant schools. 

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We encourage schools to begin planning how they will engage students in this year’s theme and to consider running internal selection processes ahead of submission on 23 October 2026.

This is a wonderful opportunity to ignite creativity across your school community, we can’t wait to see the stories your artwork will tell.

2025-26 Winners - 'Through Another's Eyes'

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We are delighted to bring you this year's Art Competition supported by WallArt by Promote Your School.

 

Promote Your School is an award-winning education design agency specialising in creating bespoke Wall Art that transforms school spaces into inspiring environments for learning, belonging and wellbeing.

With over 20 years of education experience, we work with thousands of schools across the UK and worldwide, creating curriculum-led, purposeful designs that reflect each school's unique vision, values and community. From concept to installation, our team provides a complete service, combining educational insight, creativity and exceptional customer service to deliver meaningful environments that inspire learning, celebrate identity and leave a lasting impact on students, staff and visitors.

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