"I Am Great" Art Competition Seeks To Empower Underprivileged Children Through Art And Collaboration
The Born for Greatness campaign, a socially-driven campaign aimed at providing a platform for underprivileged children to reach their full potential, has launched its second phase with a new initiative to connect these children with professional artists, nurturing their creativity and building opportunities.
According to a press release issued by the organiser, the campaign was launched by the CICC in collaboration with five local NGOs and a variety of artists, to develop the artistic curiosity of at-risk children while raising funds for Tiny Toones through a silent auction of the final competing artworks.
The campaign began with a Drawing Contest on August 3, 2024, where underprivileged children from five NGOs expressed their vision of greatness. Now professional artists are invited to create artworks inspired by the kids’ drawings.
Interested artists can apply for the competition, before October 6, 2024, at the following link: https://forms.gle/rAXi94ZEy1hpwkBr8
The final professional artworks will be presented and sold in a silent auction, organised at the benefit of the Tiny Toones School, starting on November 9, and leading-up to a grand evening gala on November 21.
About The Born For Greatness Campaign
The press release describes the Born for Greatness campaign as “a socially-driven initiative aimed at providing a platform for underprivileged children to understand, believe in, and develop their potential. Opening a path for them to be the best version of themselves and become a contributing member of Cambodian society.”
Pheakna Leap, head of the Born for Greatness program, is quoted saying: “I feel honoured and proud to be able to take active part and lead this phase of the project. Witnessing the kids’ happiness and how their horizons widen just by seeing someone dedicating their time for them, and believing in their dreams is inspiring. Cambodian creativity is not a myth, and implementing our program allows us to extend the reach of that creativity and connect our stakeholders’ to define together greatness as it is seen by the Cambodian people."
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Born For Greatness Campaign Key Dates
- September 7 to October 6 – Artist Application Period
- October 8 – Artist Selection Announcement
- October 12 – Kids and artists meet-up & Artists and kids workshop
- November 3 – Final Submission of competing Artworks
- November 6 – Gala Standing Dinner at the Oakwood Premier Phnom Penh
- November 9 – Start of Silent Auction
- November 21 – Gala Dinner and Auction Conclusion
“Born for Greatness is a statement, our main mission is to help our kids understand that greatness is within everyone of them, and that deploying that greatness is within their grasp” said Moran Hadad, President of the CICC. “We believe using art to express their vision of greatness, and allowing a one-on-one interaction with a professional artist, at the beautiful setting of the Oakwood Premiere Hotel, will allow to open the kids’ mind to new possibilities, new opportunities for them to embrace and build their own greatness as a guiding light for their future."
This article is based on a supplied press release.
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