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Igniting the Flame of Filipino Creativity through “Alab”: The 58?? Shell National Students Art Competition (Philippines)

Deadline: 6-Oct-25

Are you a student artist with a story to tell? Join the 58th Shell National Students Art Competition today and let your ALAB shine!

This prestigious competition not only celebrates the remarkable skills of student artists but also sparks the creative energy that contributes to a more vibrant and forward-thinking society. Through the years, Shell has continually expanded the scope of the competition, encouraging artistic innovation and opening new avenues for creative expression. With every new theme, students are invited to experiment, break boundaries, and ultimately, reflect on the world around them.

Theme
  • The 58th Shell NSAC carries the theme “ALAB” – a powerful representation of the passion, hope, and purpose that drives today’s generation of artists. The theme calls on young Filipino creators to reflect on the fire within them that fuels their artistic journeys and to share the stories behind their inspiration. Through their works, they uncover a shared vision of a brighter tomorrow, driven by the collective power of creativity. As the flames of individual passion come together, they illuminate the path to a progressive Philippines.
Categories
  • Oil/Acrylic: Size should be at least 2 x 3 feet but not bigger than 3 x 3 feet, including the frame. The format of size must be Length x Width (L x W). Only rectangular and square canvases will be accepted. Shaped canvas will not be accepted.
  • Watercolor: The use of watercolor paper and coloring media is required. The size of the watercolor paper must be 18 x 22 inches and not more than 22 x 30 inches including the frame. The format of size must be Length x Width (L x W). Mixed media and collages are not allowed.
  • Sculpture: Freestanding, height should be at least 1 foot but not more than 1.5 feet, including the base; and not more than 1.5 feet on all sides. The base is optional. If with a base, should not exceed 2 inches in height and should not be more than 1.5 feet on all sides.
  • Digital Fine Arts: Entries must contain “native” or original working files used in composing the entry, which includes layered files that must not be flattened, fonts, and raw materials such as scanned image sources.
  • Photography: All photographs must have been taken between January 1, 2025, to October 5, 2025. Colored or black-and-white images taken with a smartphone, DSLR, point-and-shoot camera, action camera, and drone are allowed.
  • Any infringing, obscene, libelous, misleading, threatening, scandalous, abusive, pornographic or harassing content, high-dynamic range, photomontage, composite, and other advanced digital manipulation are not allowed. AI-generated images are strictly prohibited.
Prize Information
  • Top 1 per category: Php60,000 cash, a limited-edition Shell NSAC shirt and jacket, and a plaque.
  • Top 2 per category: Php40,000 cash, a limited-edition Shell NSAC shirt and jacket, and a plaque.
  • Top 3 per category: Php30,000 cash, a limited-edition Shell NSAC shirt and jacket, and a plaque.
  • Top 4-20 or Finalists per category: Php2,000 cash, a limited-edition Shell NSAC shirt, and a Certificate of Participation.
  • The respective School or University of the first prize winners will get a special grant worth Php20,000 in support of the Faculty Development Program.
Eligibility Criteria
  • The contest is open to college students who are enrolled for at least one semester in a duly recognized college or university in the Philippines for the academic year 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026 with at least 9 units.
  • Graduates of the academic year 2024 to 2025 are eligible to join the contest, as long as they are enrolled upon submission of entries.
  • 1st Place Winners of the previous Shell National Students Art Competition may still join except in the category where they have already won.
  • Meanwhile, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners may still join the contest even in the category where they have already won.
Ineligibility Criteria
  • Senior high school students are also not eligible to join the contest.
Application Requirements
  • The zipped file name should indicate the first name and surname of the participant followed by the title of the entry.
  • All requirements must be properly labeled with the first name and surname of the participant, followed by the requirement name and number.
  • Photos should be at 300 DPI.

For more information, visit Shell.