Contest Overview
Recognized as the “Olympics of Youth Painting Art”, the World Cup Youth Painting Competition is the first international youth art event officially supported by UNICEF. Since its launch in Vancouver in 2012, it has united over 100,000 young artists annually from more than 50 countries, fostering global friendship, cultural exchange, and artistic innovation.
Organizer
Hosts
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Organizing Committee of the World Cup Youth Painting Competition
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Canada Youth Arts Development Foundation
Guiding Organization
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China Yellow River Cultural and Economic Development Research Association
Art Advisory Units
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Emily Carr University of Art + Design
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Vancouver Superstar Stage
Organizer
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Jiahezonglian (Beijing) International Art Education Consulting Co., Ltd.
Supportive Organizations
United Nations Children’s Fund
Competition Summary
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Who May Enter?
Enter the division based on your age at the time of entry:
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Group 1: 4-6 years old
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Group 2: 7-12 years old
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Group3: 13-17 years old
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Group4: 18-25 years old
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The 13th Younth World Cup
Painting Competition
第13届青少年世界杯艺术大赛
2025
Theme
Friendship/ Environment Protection/ Dream
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Artwork Requirements
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Painting Works
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Tools and materials: Pen, pencil, oil, acrylic, watercolor, etc.
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Style: Realistic, abstract, anime, or any other style is accepted
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Size: 8K or 4K
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Calligraphy Works
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Tools: Brush or pen
Deadline of Submission: October 31, 2025
Judging Criteria (Each 20%)
Creativity/ Technique/ Color/ Composition/Overall Expression
Judging Process
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Entries will be reviewed in digital format
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Judging will be conducted in preliminary and final rounds by category
Individual Awards
Award levels: First Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize, Excellence Award
Each winner will receive:
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Certificate from UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund)
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Certificate from the Canada Arts Development Fund
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Certificate from the World Youth Painting Competition Organizing Committee
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Customized competition medal
Intellectual Property and Participation Rules
Copyright and Usage of Entries
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The intellectual property of all submitted works belongs to Jiahe Zhonglian (Beijing) International Art Education Consulting Co., Ltd. (“Jiahe Zhonglian”), the authorized operator of the competition in China.
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Authors retain moral rights (right to be credited).
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Jiahe Zhonglian has the right to retain, exhibit, auction, promote, publish, produce derivatives, and sell submitted works without payment to participants.
Use of Images and Recordings
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Jiahe Zhonglian has the right to use images and recordings (photos, videos, audiovisual materials, etc.) of participants in competition activities for promotion through official Weibo, WeChat, Douyin, official website, and other channels.
Originality and Submission Requirements
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Participants must ensure that submitted works are original creations and have not been used in any other competitions.
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Original works will not be returned, and participants are responsible for all shipping costs.
Third-Party Rights and Legal Responsibility
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Participants must ensure that their submissions do not infringe the rights of any third party, including copyrights, portrait rights, reputation rights, privacy rights, and other legal rights.
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Participants are fully responsible for any legal consequences arising from their works or participation.
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If the competition or Jiahe Zhonglian suffers losses due to infringement of third-party rights caused by a participant’s work, Jiahe Zhonglian reserves the right to seek compensation from the participant, including but not limited to legal fees, preservation costs, and travel expenses.
Accuracy of Information
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Participants are responsible for any consequences resulting from incorrect or incomplete information provided during registration.
No Refunds
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Registration fees are non-refundable once paid.
Final Interpretation Rights
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The World Youth Painting Competition Organizing Committee and its authorized operators reserve the final interpretation rights for this competition.