Overview
As part of the RAI’s Education Outreach Programme, we are looking for new creative ways to encourage young people to engage with Anthropology. Currently the Education Officer is developing a website called Discover Anthropology which aims to provide information, teaching and learning materials for anyone interested in finding out more the subject. The website will be launched in July/August 2009. As part of its development, the RAI would like to publish outstanding work from members of the general public, students, and teachers, in order to enrich the website itself, and promote public engagement in the RAI’s educational outreach activities.
The cartoon competition is part of a series of new initiatives to be launched by the Education Outreach Programme. We hope these activities will provide opportunities for people with a passion for anthropology to share their work and take an active involvement in the discipline.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for cartoons that explore anthropological topics and ideas in a comical, original and engaging way. The aim is to get participants to ‘think outside of the box’ and be creative in how they explore the subject. Participants will be judged based on the originality of their work and the integration of anthropological concepts, rather than solely on artistic merit.
Anthropological topics that can be explored:
There are endless possibilities of subjects that you can be creative with and here are a few suggestions: human evolution, fossil discoveries, forensics, cultural traditions, ceremonies and rituals, beauty and fashion, fieldwork, tourism, and facebook. For more suggestions as well as examples of possible submissions take a look at the full details here.
Who can participate?
The competition is open to high school and sixth form students, undergraduate and postgraduate anthropology students, and anyone with a passion for anthropology. Applicants who reside outside of the UK are welcome to participate, however submissions must be in English.
What do contestants win?
All short-listed and winning contestants will have their work published on the RAI’s upcoming Discover Anthropology website and some RAI publications.
First prize: An iPod shuffle, one year’s free membership of the RAI, and a published interview with the RAI’s Education Officer
Second prize: One year’s free membership of the RAI
Third prize: An anthropology book and a visual anthropology student film.
How do I submit my work?
All participants must fill in an application form and submit this with their work. You can download an application form here.
For a full list of the submission guidelines and regulations please take a look here.
When is the deadline for submissions?
All submissions must be received by 20 September 2009.
Need more information?
Take a take a look at the complete details for the competition found here (hyperlink full details of competition PDF). If you still have any questions that are not answered by any of the information provided, please contact the RAI’s Education Officer, Nafisa Fera at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 020 7387 0455.
