Develop a piece of creative work responding to this year's theme of 'Creating a sustainable future' that is aimed at a target audience of 0 - 10 year olds and their families.
Hear from the judges, contestants and organisers of the 2024 The MIMA Great Create competition.
You are invited to submit a creative piece, developed solely for this competition, that responds to a set theme. If successful, your work will be featured in a special pop-up exhibition in the MIMA gallery, and you could win a number of exciting prizes.
A cartoon strip that encapsulates this year's theme.
A piece of music reflecting on the environment.
A film exploring a sustainable future.
A model bringing to life your sustainable future.
A drawing or painting that shows your vision for the future.
A photograph that encapsulates this year's theme.
A fashion item that represents how clothing might look in a sustainable future.
An illustration that details a sustainable future.
Scarlett Gardner
They won £100 in Amazon vouchers. Their work is currently being exhibited at Teesside University's Net Zero Centre.
Francis White
They won £100 in Amazon vouchers. They were also invited to join Teesside University's design team for a shadowing experience.
Iran Mahadewage
They won £100 in Amazon vouchers.
Shiyi Li
They won £50 Amazon voucher and tickets to a Middlesbrough F.C game.
A montage of images from previous years.
This year we are offering a 'Working to a brief' workshop to help your students gain vital skills they will need as a practising creative. We're also able to come in and provide a launch workshop to help you incorporate the competition into your curriculum.
Groups of students can come along to bespoke Great Create days when they can visit our facilities and take part in activities to support the development of their entry.
Email sacirecruitment@tees.ac.uk to find out more.
Hayley Harris was announced as the second winner of The MIMA Great Create in March 2023 with her piece The Secret Garden inspired by her favourite book.
Jonathan Raiseborough was announced as winner of the inaugural The MIMA Great Create competition in May 2022 with his beautiful illustration, Boro Skyline.