Young artists on the autistic spectrum called upon to unleash their creativity

Beechwood College in Cardiff is calling upon young artists on the autistic spectrum to release their creativity, with their final call for entries to the national art competition, Create! Art for Autism.

 Launched on 19 March, the competition is open to all young people aged 11-25 years who are formally diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Condition, including Asperger’s Syndrome. Artists have until 18 May to submit their entries before the judging begins.

 Create! Art for Autism aims to dispel the myth that people with autism cannot be creative and to show that art can significantly improve their quality of life, facilitating experiential-based learning and instilling life-long skills. 

The competition also highlights that art and creativity can greatly enhance the ability to communicate for young people on the autistic spectrum who previously struggled to express themselves. 

In its second year, the competition has attracted a stellar line-up of judges including Jane Asher, Gaby Roslin and Mark Lever, chief executive of the National Autistic Society. For details see website www.createartforautism.co.uk.