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2025 World Youth Painting Competition 

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IMPORTANT TIMELINE:

Registration Deadline:21-07-2025

Submission Deadline:22-07-2025

Announcement Date:30-07-2025

Registration Fee
Free


Nature of the Competition
Global Call


Age Categories

  • Preschool Group (3-5 years)

  • Young Children Group (6-7 years)

  • Children Group (8-9 years)

  • Pre-Teens Group (10-11 years)

  • Teenagers Group (12-13 years)

  • Youth Group (14-15 years)

  • Young Adults Group (16-18 years)

  • Open Group (19 years and above)


Submission Format

  • Works can be submitted through website upload, WhatsApp, Email, etc.; only one submission method is needed.

  • Please name the work according to the competition requirements.

Awards

  • Champion — 90 points or above

  • Runner-up — 80 points or above

  • Third Place — 70 points or above

  • Excellence Award — Remaining scorers

Competition Awards for Mentors and Groups

⭐ Excellence Mentor Award

⭐ Outstanding Group Award

 

 

Competition Content

  • In terms of painting means and equipment, contestants can utilize various painting styles and techniques, including but not limited to oil painting, watercolor, acrylic painting, and sketching. They can also make use of traditional painting tools for creation, or opt for digital painting production tools and design software. Whether it's solo painting, collaborative creation, or group art performances, contestants are encouraged to create their works in any form, fully unleashing their personal strengths and creativity.

  • Entrants should submit their works in the form of high-quality image or video files. The image should ensure clear and undistorted details, while the video (if submitted) should clearly capture the entire creation process, including the painter's creative gestures, color mixing techniques, and any relevant visual elements. If the work features special painting effects, such as texture rendering, color gradient arrangements, or unique creative details, it is advisable to present these aspects comprehensively. The image format is limited to JPG, PNG, and the video format is limited to MP4, MOV. The file size should not exceed [100] MB (a suitable size limit can be set according to the actual situation).

Competition Rules

1、Originality: All entries must be completed independently by the participant. No submissions of others' works are allowed. Participants may use their own previous competition works.
 

2、Content Restrictions: All entries must not contain obscene, violent, sexual, defamatory, inappropriate, or controversial content. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification without prior notice.
 

3、Personal Data Use: Personal information provided by participants will only be used for competition contact purposes and to distribute competition notifications.
 

​4、Accuracy of Information: Participants must ensure that their personal information is accurate. The organizers will not be responsible for any errors.
 

5、Acceptance of Terms: By submitting their entries, participants agree to all competition terms and conditions. The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant believed to have violated any competition rules, and there will be no appeals process.

Scoring Criteria

  • Painting Composition and Layout: The overall painting composition is well-structured. The arrangement of visual elements, whether in solo painting, collaborative works, or group creations, is appropriate. The proportion of different components such as foreground, midground, and background is accurate, and there is no obvious imbalance in the composition. The visual flow of the painting is logical, and the transitions between different sections are smooth.
     

  • Color Application and Tone: The combination of colors is harmonious, and the overall tone of the painting has a good texture. Appropriate color expression techniques are used according to the theme and emotions of the work, such as using color gradients to show changes in atmosphere and contrast to emphasize key visual focal points. The transition of colors across different areas is natural and seamless, enhancing the overall visual experience.
     

  • Painting Skills and Techniques: The artist's painting performance is natural and expressive. They have a good command of various painting techniques, such as brush control, color mixing, layering, and texture rendering. The execution of these techniques is smooth, demonstrating a high level of painting proficiency. Whether it's handling fine details, bold color blocks, or complex texture effects, the artist shows excellent control.
     

  • Artistic Appeal: The artist has a deep understanding of the work's theme and can fully integrate their emotions into the creation. The painting is full of charm, capable of evoking strong emotional resonance in the audience. Their creative concept and connection with the viewer are also important aspects. The work leaves a lasting and profound impression, effectively conveying the intended artistic concept and emotions through color, composition, and technique.

Group Registration Form

For groups of 4 or more members, please click the link below to access the group registration form. After filling it out, send it to us via WhatsApp or email.

For subsequent group entries, the group leader should name the works according to the competition requirements and submit all entries of the participants at once via WhatsApp or email.Entry Name: Name of Contestant - Age Group.【EG:Chan Ka Ming - Primary Group】

Individual Registration
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