Young people from across the city can get creative and enter a new art competition for Pride Month 2025.
The theme of Pride Month 2025 is ‘Activism and Social Change’ so we’re looking for creative pieces that reflect that theme. It's a great chance to express your thoughts on making the world a more equal and inclusive place!
To get involved, entrants need to create a painting, drawing, digital art, poem, photograph, or any other two-dimensional medium and upload it using the submission form on the Lets Talk Derby website.
The finalists will have their artwork featured in a public exhibition at Derby Market Hall from Monday 1 September to Friday 12 September. The winner, who will be announced on Saturday 13 September at Derby Pride, will receive a £50 Derbion voucher. Their artwork will be framed and displayed in the Council’s House and also exhibited at Derby Pride in September.
Pride Month is a time to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community, promoting kindness, acceptance, and equality for everyone. It helps raise awareness about the challenges LGBTQ+ people face and reminds us of all of the importance of standing up for each other’s rights. Pride Month encourages everyone to be proud of who they are and to create a more inclusive world where everyone feels valued.
Councillor Paul Hezelgrave, Cabinet Member for Cost of Living, Equalities and Customer Inclusion, said:
Pride Month is all about celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and remembering the sacrifices that past generations have made in the journey toward acceptance and equality. Here in Derby, we celebrate the diversity of our people and remain committed to creating a safe and welcoming city for all.
This art competition is a fantastic opportunity for young people to get creative and will hopefully encourage them to go and learn more. I’m looking forward to seeing what they come up with.
The competition is open to anyone aged 5-18. Anyone entrants under 18 will need permission from a parent or legal guardian to take part. Before submitting your artwork, please make sure you’ve read our Competition Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notice.