World Youth and Teenage Art Contest
The online competition of the World Youth and Teenage Art Contest consists of three main sections: basic art skills, including hand-eye coordination, color perception, basic artistic techniques (e.g., sketching strokes, watercolor blending methods), and knowledge of art genres (e.g., oil painting, sculpture, digital art); art culture and creative principles, covering the historical origins of art forms (e.g., Renaissance painting, contemporary street art), cultural symbolism in folk art (e.g., meanings of patterns in traditional embroidery), and the impact of social trends on art evolution; and practical art application, including artwork interpretation, improvisational creation (e.g., sketching a scene on the spot), and the use of art to express ideas in real-life contexts (e.g., conveying environmental awareness through a mural). The competition includes various art categories, and the difficulty level is tailored to age and experience, with the children's group focusing on foundational techniques (e.g., basic coloring, simple composition) and the youth group emphasizing creative expression (e.g., unique style development), thematic interpretation (e.g., exploring social issues through artwork), and problem-solving through artistic creation (e.g., choosing appropriate materials to convey a message).
Registration Fee: Free
Competition Categories:
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Kindergarten Group
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Lower Primary Group
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Higher Primary Group
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Junior Secondary Group
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Senior Secondary Group
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Publice Group
Important dates:
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Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
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Result Announcement Date: September 26, 2025
Award Categories
Individual Awards:
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Special Gold Award (Top 12% of participants in the group)
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Gold Award (Top 12%-25% of participants in the group)
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Silver Award (Top 26%-45% of participants in the group)
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Bronze Award (Top 46%-60% of participants in the group)
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Excellence Award (Top 61%-100% of participants in the group)
Group Awards:
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Outstanding Group Award
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Outstanding Mentor Award
Award winners can request customized awards featuring the participant's name in Chinese or English.
Award Options:
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Electronic Certificate: HKD 200
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Electronic Certificate + Physical Certificate: HKD 290
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Electronic Certificate + Physical Certificate + Medal: HKD 325
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Electronic Certificate + Physical Certificate + Medal + Trophy: HKD 365
The deadline for award applications is two weeks after the announcement of the results.
All awards will be mailed within eight weeks after the application deadline.
Awards and certificates will be sent via SF Express, cash on delivery.
Once the awards are signed for, no replacements will be issued in case of damage or loss.
The organizers are not responsible for failed deliveries due to incorrect information or communication difficulties.
Competition Guidelines:
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Competition Categories
Participants can self-select their competition tier based on age and skill level (e.g., Children’s Group: 6–12 years; Youth Group: 13–18 years).
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Registration & Timing
Registration Deadline: Complete registration and submit your artwork (via digital upload) before [specific deadline, e.g., "11:59 PM UTC on October 31, 2025"].
Confirmation: A registration confirmation email will be sent to your provided address.
Submission Window: Access the competition portal anytime before the deadline to upload your artwork entry.
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Submission Format & Requirements
Platform: Upload high-resolution digital files of artworks via the official competition portal (link provided post-registration).
Artwork Requirements:
Submit original physical or digital artworks (no excessive digital manipulation beyond basic adjustments for clarity, such as color calibration or cropping).
Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI for scans/photographs of physical works; digital art must be submitted in standard formats (e.g., JPG, PNG, TIFF) with clear details (e.g., texture, brushstrokes, or 3D structure).
Presentation: Artworks should be presented in a way that suits the genre (e.g., framed or matted for traditional paintings, mounted on a neutral background for sculptures, with proper lighting to avoid glare).
Device/Tools: Use a stable camera or scanner to capture physical artworks, ensuring accurate color reproduction, sharp details, and full visibility of the entire piece (including edges for context). For digital art, submit the original high-resolution file.
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Jury Evaluation & Integrity Rules
Judging Panel: Composed of international artists, art curators, and art educators.
Evaluation Criteria:
Technical Proficiency (50%): Accuracy of techniques, control of materials (e.g., brushwork in painting, clay handling in sculpture), precision in execution, and mastery of genre-specific skills (e.g., perspective in drawing, color blending in watercolor, structural balance in 3D works).
Artistic Expression (30%): Interpretation of themes, emotional conveyance, creativity in concept or style, and the ability to tell a story through visual elements (e.g., symbolism, composition, color choice).
Visual Impact (20%): Originality of presentation, cohesion of form and content, engagement with the viewer, and effective use of space (e.g., composition layout, scale, or arrangement of elements).
Integrity Policy:
No copying of existing artworks (including direct reproductions of famous pieces), no use of AI-generated content as the primary.
Submissions found plagiarized or fraudulent will be disqualified.
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Competition Rules
Submission Limit: One entry per participant.
Artwork Specifications:
Children’s Group: Artworks (e.g., 20×30cm drawings, small clay sculptures) in genres such as children’s illustration, simple watercolor paintings, or folk crafts (e.g., paper cutting, basic collage).
Youth Group: Complex artworks (e.g., large-scale paintings, multi-material installations, digital art series) including oil paintings, mixed-media collages, detailed sculptures, or conceptual art pieces.
Tools & Materials: Only use of standard art-related tools and materials appropriate for the genre (e.g., acrylic paints for canvas, recycled materials for eco-art, digital tablets for digital illustration). No excessive use of pre-made templates or commercial stickers that distort the originality of the work.
Entry Requirements for the World Youth and Teenage Art Contest (Online Submission & Jury Evaluation)
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Creation Basics
Focus on technical fundamentals and artistic structure:
Technical Skills: Hand-eye coordination, material control, precision in execution, and genre-specific techniques (e.g., watercolor layering, charcoal shading, digital art masking, sculpting proportions).
Repertoire Knowledge: Familiarity with art genres (painting, sculpture, digital illustration, mixed media, folk art) and iconic artists/works (e.g., Van Gogh’s post-impressionism, Banksy’s street art, traditional Chinese ink painting masters).
Artistic Literacy: Understanding of art notation (e.g., color theory symbols, composition grids), creative forms (e.g., portrait, landscape, abstract), and stylistic awareness (e.g., matching techniques to thematic intent).
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Artistic Expression & Cultural Context
Explores thematic interpretation and historical depth:
Genre Analysis: Origins and stylistic traits of art forms (e.g., Renaissance realism, Japanese ukiyo-e’s flat perspectives, African mask art’s symbolic forms).
Work Interpretation: Emotional storytelling through visuals (e.g., conveying serenity in landscape paintings, urgency in social justice art) and connection to cultural/historical narratives (e.g., reflecting indigenous traditions, depicting modern life).
Modern Adaptations: Fusion of traditional and modern elements (e.g., classical oil painting with digital collages, folk embroidery techniques applied to contemporary fashion design).
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Practical Creation Application
Emphasizes original execution and creative skills:
Submission Format:
High-resolution digital scans/photographs of original artworks (no AI-generated content or excessive digital manipulation beyond basic editing for clarity). Images must capture details like texture, color accuracy, and scale (e.g., including a reference object for size in 3D works).
Materials: Genre-appropriate tools (e.g., watercolor paints for traditional works, clay for sculptures, digital tablets for digital art); submissions must include a brief note on materials used (e.g., “acrylic on canvas,” “recycled paper collage”).
Work Selection:
Children’s Group (8–12 yrs): Small-scale works (e.g., 20×30cm drawings, simple clay sculptures) in genres like children’s illustration, basic watercolor paintings, or folk art crafts (e.g., paper cutting, simple weaving).
Adolescent Group (13–18 yrs): Complex pieces (e.g., large-scale paintings, multi-material installations, detailed digital art series) including mixed media collages, thematic sculpture sets, or conceptual artworks (e.g., exploring identity through self-portraiture).
Improvisation Tasks: Adolescent Group must create a 30-minute quick sketch or digital draft on a given theme (e.g., “community,” “technology”) or in a specified style (e.g., cubism, minimalist line art).
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Judging Criteria & Format
Evaluation Areas:
Technical Proficiency (50%): Precision of technique, mastery of materials, and execution of genre-specific skills (e.g., color blending, structural stability in 3D works).
Artistic Expression (30%): Emotional depth, originality of concept, and thematic coherence (e.g., how effectively the artwork communicates its intended message).
Visual Impact (20%): Composition balance, creativity in presentation, and ability to engage viewers (e.g., use of color contrast, focal point placement).
Submission Rules:
One entry per participant; no copied or plagiarized works (including direct reproductions of existing art).
Blind judging: Judges receive anonymized submissions with no participant identifiers.
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Difficulty & Age Groups
Children’s Group: Focus on foundational skills (e.g., basic color mixing, simple composition) and imaginative expression (e.g., storytelling through drawings).
Adolescent Group: Advanced requirements including thematic complexity (e.g., exploring environmental issues through mixed media), cross-genre experimentation, and conceptual depth (e.g., using symbolism to convey abstract ideas).
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Submission & Results
Deadline: Upload digital submissions via the portal by [e.g., "May 31, 2026"].
Results: Announced via email/social media within 2 weeks, with rankings based on jury scores. Prizes include certificates, art supply kits, scholarships to art workshops, and featured exhibitions in online galleries.
Exhibition: Top works will be showcased in a virtual gallery on the contest’s official platform, highlighting diverse cultural and artistic expressions in youth art.
This structure balances technical excellence with creative storytelling, celebrating the global diversity of youth art while fostering skill development and cross-cultural dialogue.