odiartcentre.in International Children and Youth Art Contest 2024 : Odi Art Centre Odisha

Organisation : Odi Art Centre Odisha
Contest Name : International Children and Youth Art Contest 2024
Applicable For : 6-18 years Children
Last Date : 31st August 2024
Website : https://odiartcentre.in/international-children-and-youth-art-contest/

What is Odi International Children and Youth Art Contest?

International Children and Youth Art Contest 2024 is organized by Odi Art Centre Odisha. All participants must be aged between 6 to 18 years. Theme of Art contest is I reflect You, You reflect me. Submit a photo image of a self-portrait painting, not exceeding 60cm x 60cm. The photo file should be approximately 3MB in size. All participants will receive certificates of participation. Last Date of Contest is 31st August 2024.

Related / Similar Contest : NADC National Art & Drawing Competition 2024

Objectives of International Children and Youth Art Contest

** Inspired by the ancient Indian philosophical concept of Indra’s net (Indra Jaal), which emphasizes the interconnectedness of the universe, this contest aims to allow children and youth to express and experience how all environments on Earth are interconnected.
** Participants will create self-portraits that explore the connection between the past, present, and future, fostering a broad understanding of their universe and promoting peaceful coexistence.
** The contest encourages artworks that reflect individual uniqueness influenced by regional folk characteristics, traditions, or environments, promoting self reflection and cultural diversity

Eligibility of International Children and Youth Art Contest

Children and adolescents aged 6-18

Competition Goals of International Children and Youth Art Contest

Promote Cultural Diversity: Encourage children and adolescents from diverse cultural and social backgrounds to express their identities through self-portraits.
Enhance Understanding and Respect for Cultural Diversity.
Encourage Artistic Expression: Motivate young participants to unleash their creativity and artistic talent.
Highlight the Importance of Self-Expression Through Art.
Facilitate International Exchange: Provide opportunities for children from different countries and cultural backgrounds to share their artwork and learn about each other’s cultures.
Promote Global Fraternity Through Artistic Collaboration and Exchange.

How to Participate in the International Children and Youth Art Contest?

Competition Application Submission:
Download the ‘Online Competition Application Form’ from the Odi Art Centre website (Website: odiartcentre.in). Fill out necessary details including name, age, nationality, address, telephone number, school, grade, parents’ names, title and dimensions of the artwork, materials used, year created, a brief introduction to the self-portrait, and signed consent for publication. Submit this information along with a photo file of the artwork online.

Artwork Submission:
Submit a photo image of a self-portrait painting, not exceeding 60cm x 60cm, that represents your own culture and your emotions or dreams. The artwork should be submitted online along with the application form. The photo file should be approximately 3MB in size.

Online Artwork Submission Deadline: August 10 to August 31, 2024.
Online Submission E-mail Addresses: prafullapathagar[AT]gmail. com, odiartchilika[AT]gmail.com.

Judging Criteria of International Children and Youth Art Contest

Creativity, expressiveness, regional/folk characteristics, and use of environmentally friendly and safe materials.

Judging Process:
** The judging panel will select 50 artworks as preliminary award candidates based on the submitted applications and artwork photos.
** Selected artworks will be announced on the Odi Art Centre website on September 5.
** Final judging of the selected artworks and announcement of final awards on October 4.

Awards of International Children and Youth Art Contest

Award Ceremony:
** The award ceremony and exhibition will take place at the Odisha State Museum on November 14, Children’s Day.
** Award recipients will receive instructions on the award ceremony venue and participation in the exhibition opening project by October 10.

Benefits for Participants and Award Winners:
** All participants will receive certificates of participation.
** Award winners will receive certificates, plaques, and gifts on November 14, with online certification available from January 1, 2025.
** Award categories include ‘Outstanding Artwork’ and ‘Sponsor Designated Awards’.
** Awarded artworks may be displayed or promoted at the Odisha State Museum, Odi Art Centre, Kawasaki Art Museum in Japan, Korea, and other international locations, as well as online.

What are the Important Dates of Youth Art Contest?

The Important Dates of International Children and Youth Art Contest 2024 are
Start of first online submission : August 10, 2024
End of first online submission : August 31, 2024
Start of first online judging : September 1, 2024
End of first online judging : September 3, 2024
Announcement of first online results : September 5, 2024
Start of submission of physical artworks by selected award candidates : September 10, 2024
End of submission of physical artworks by selected award candidates : September 30, 2024
Detailed announcement of second phase award results : October 4, 2024
Deadline for confirming participation in event and project : October 10, 2024
Exhibition of award-winning artworks at the Odisha State Museum : November 14 – December 27, 2024
Announcement of participants, invited artists, and project schedule : January 1, 2025
Exhibition at the Odi Art Centre in India : February 4 – 20, 2025
Exhibition at the Kawasaki Municipal Art Museum in Japan : February 25- March 2 , 2025
Global traveling exhibitions in Korea and other locations : April 2025