Do you have something to say on the theme of friendship and care experience? The team behind our Transforming Friendship Support Project has launched a new art and writing competition.

We want to hear from you, in the form of a painting or drawing, poetry or short story, photography or music, whatever you have to say about friendship and care experience.

Who can submit their art?

We will accept original work by anyone who has care experience. You can only submit one entry per person.

How do I enter?

Please write a few words about your submission and what it means about friendship. Please tell us what name you would like to use when we label the work (it is ok if you prefer it to be anonymous). You can then make your submission by emailing this with your work, or a photo of it, to [email protected].

When does the competition close?

Submissions are open now and will be accepted until 5pm on Monday 6 October 2025.

What happens next?

Each entrant will receive a £15 voucher as a thank you for taking part. Your work will be submitted into our online exhibition. Three works will be chosen for commendation at our National Conference on Tuesday 11 November 2025.

How will my art be used?

As well as this online exhibition, if you submit your work, you are agreeing it may be used by Staf in future exhibitions and publications.