Escola Azul is once again challenging our Pre-School young artists.
In 2025/26, we're joining our partners Mar de Experiências and Mútua dos Pescadores in launching the "Little Artists and the Professions of the Sea" challenge.
Based on the book "Profissões do Mar" (Professions of the Sea) by Mar de Experiências, we challenge Pre-School classrooms at Blue Schools to create artwork that reflects on what they've learned.
To participate and to receive the book "Profissões do Mar," schools must apply by October 31st, indicating the number of participating classrooms.
Applications Here (PT only)
After this registration, schools will receive copies of the book "Profissões do Mar". After reading and interpreting it together, each classroom will be asked to create a model or artwork alluding to the book and the professions of the sea.
Photos of the completed work must be submitted by March 20th, using a form to be made available soon.
In the meantime, our partners at Mar de Experiências will conduct a total of six activities related to the book in six registered schools (in the municipalities of Vila do Conde, Peniche, Lisbon, Sesimbra, Sines, and Olhão). They will also host an online 'Story Time' for all registered schools. These activities will take place after the registration period ends (October 31st) and before the submission deadline (March 20th).
The "Little Artists and the Professions of the Sea" competition will recognize one winning entry and two honorable mentions. The winning school will receive an art installation from Mar de Experiências and gift bags from Escola Azul and Mútua dos Pescadores. Schools awarded with honorable mentions will receive a trophy from Mar de Experiências and gift bags from Escola Azul and Mútua dos Pescadores.
Contest Regulation (PT only)
