Compete for the best space illustrations!
Posted 29 Apr, 2022
Join the fun of Family Friday at bluedot on 22nd of July 2022.
To celebrate Family Friday, the bluedot team are hosting an exciting competition, giving all kids the chance to have their artwork displayed at the festival!
Schoolchildren across Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Liverpool are encouraged to send in their space illustrations and the winners will be shown on the main stage screens throughout Family Friday. One lucky winner will also have their drawing projected onto the dish of the iconic Lovell Telescope!
Send in your space illustrations via email to bluedotdrawingcomp@carouselpr.com or tag bluedot across their social media channels (@bluedotfestival) to enter the competition.
To find out more about Family Friday, visit the bluedot website here.
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