Competition

Colours of the Bible 2026: Overcoming Adversity in the Bible

From David facing Goliath, to Daniel in the lions’ den, to Paul and Silas singing in prison, the Bible is filled with stories of courage, faith, and hope in the face of adversity. 

How would you bring these moments to life through art? 

Let your creativity interpret the beauty of resilience and trust in God. Create a piece that inspires others and celebrates the power of faith in Overcoming Adversity. 

Learn more about the competition and how to register below, or click the button to get started!

Details of the Competition

Categories (Age as of 31 December 2026) 

Physical Art: 

Group 1 – 7 years and below
Group 2 – 8 to 12 years old
Group 3 – 13 to 18 years old
Group 4 – 19 years old and above

The Competition is open to participants from ALL COUNTRIES. 

Submission Deadline
Please submit your entries online by 30 June 2026, 6pm (SGT). For physical artworks, please bring your artwork to The Bible Society office at Bible House by the submission deadline as well.

What kind of art can I do?
We accept the following forms of visual art:

  • Paintings
  • Drawings
  • Sculptures
  • Crafts and Textiles
  • Scripture Calligraphy
  • Mixed Media Constructions

Size of artworks

Physical art:

  • For 2D artworks, the minimum size of your artwork should be 21cm by 29.7cm (A4 size). The maximum size of your artwork should be 100cm x 70cm.
  • For 3D artworks, it is recommended that the dimensions fall within the suggested range of 20cm x 20cm x 20cm to 75cm x 75cm x 75cm.

 

For more details, please check out our Terms and Conditions. You are encouraged to read our T&Cs before you register. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an age limit?
No, we accept participants of all ages.
Is there a competition fee?
No, participation in this competition is free of charge.
How many entries can I submit?
You may submit as many entries as you like. However, each participant can win a maximum of one prize in the competition (excluding Social Media Most Likes contest).
I want to submit multiple artworks. Must I register each artwork separately?
Yes, each registration should be for one artwork only. You will be required to upload your artwork via the form. To avoid any mix up, please submit separate registrations for each of your artworks.  
Who does the copyright of the artwork belong to?
The copyright of the artwork will belong to the participant.
I live overseas. Must I submit my artwork to The Bible Society?
Yes, you are required to mail your artwork to the office of The Bible Society. Our mailing address is:
The Bible Society of Singapore
7 Armenian Street, Bible House, #04-01, S179932.

We highly encourage you to send in your artwork via registered mail.

I have not completed my artwork. Can I register for the competition online first?
All interested participants are strongly encouraged to attach the digital image of the artwork during the registration. The physical artwork should be submitted to the Organiser (at Bible House) by the deadline. If not, your registration will be considered incomplete.

You may see full details in the Terms and Condition under Section 4.

Is the Facebook Most Likes Contest still on?
The Social Media Most Likes contest ends on 7 July 2025, 12PM SGT. Likes from both Facebook and Instagram will be combined to determine the winner.
So do share your artwork(s) to your friends and family, and get their support!
When will the competition results be out?
We will release the result latest by the end of September 2026.
Is there a Digital Art category?
TThere is no Digital Art Competition for 2026. We invite artists/creators to contact colours@biblesociety.sg for more enquiries for this matter.

Still have questions? Please email colours@biblesociety.sg

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