Santam Child Art Project

Started in 1963, the Santam Child Art Project was developed around the notion that art is a valuable aspect of human development. In essence, the project aims to promote a
love of art among children and to give them a platform for expressing and presenting their thoughts and ideas creatively.

The Santam Child Art Project has since developed into a nationally recognised initiative that now incorporates
a national art competition, an online exhibition of selected artworks, an art calendar as well as informal art centres at schools around the country.

Child art entry forms

In 2014 the Santam Child Art Project partnered UNICEF to mark the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The winning artworks for 2014 will not only feature in the Child Art Calendar, but will also be published in international UNICEF publications. Click here to view the poster (English/Afrikaans).

Santam Child Art Exhibition and Calendar

The Santam Child Art Exhibition is currently in its 52nd year and has become a popular showcase for young South African and Namibian creative talent.

Every year an independent panel of judges selects 13 artwork entries to be showcased in the Santam Child Art Calendar. A large selection of artworks can be viewed at the Santam Child Art online exhibition platform here