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Singapore Children and Youth Art Competitions 2023
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Kids Art Competitions and contests to look forward to in Singapore 2023

Welcome to the exciting world of kids and youth art competitions in Singapore, where creativity knows no bounds and young talents shine brightly. Here, we invite you to embark on a captivating artistic journey as we explore what lies ahead in 2023. Get ready to immerse yourself in a realm of vibrant colors, innovative techniques, and boundless imagination.

As we look forward to 2023, we can’t help but feel the anticipation building. The upcoming year promises an array of thrilling events, organizations, and initiatives that will captivate both young artists and art enthusiasts. Stay informed and be the first to know about the latest themes, judging criteria, and prestigious prizes that await participants in the year ahead.

Participating in art competitions offers numerous advantages for young artists. It is an opportunity to unleash their creativity, pushing the boundaries of their artistic abilities. By engaging in these competitions, they can develop and refine their skills, receiving valuable feedback from experts and connecting with fellow participants who share their passion.

Moreover, joining an arts competition is a powerful confidence-building experience. It allows young artists to showcase their talents, gain recognition for their efforts, and develop a strong sense of self-belief. The exposure gained through exhibitions, media coverage, and online platforms can open doors to exciting opportunities within the art industry.

Beyond personal growth, art competitions also foster networking and collaboration. By connecting with mentors, fellow artists, and art enthusiasts, young talents can expand their horizons, learn from different perspectives, and create lasting connections that may shape their artistic journey.

So, come and join us on this extraordinary adventure into the world of kids and youth art competitions in Singapore. Let us celebrate the boundless creativity and remarkable talents of our young artists, as we pave the way for their dreams to take flight. The canvas awaits, and the possibilities are endless.

Current & Upcoming Competitions

<Embracing Nature> Children and Teenagers Art Competition at Affordable Art Fair 2023

 <Embracing Nature> Children and Teenagers Art Competition at Affordable Art Fair 2023

Visual Arts Centre and the Affordable Art Fair 2023 Organizing Committee will jointly organize the < Embracing Nature> Children and Teenagers Art Competition from 10th November to 12th November 2023, during the exhibition period of Affordable Art Fair 2023.

This shall be a creative art competition conducted “live”, where participants are provided with a theme and some references and provided with 90minutes to create their own artwork. The theme is “Embracing Nature”, and students may explore and freely interpret this theme to create a drawing, painting or mixed medium 2D piece of artworkwith the art materials provided. Engaging their creative thinking skills and putting their drawing and painting skills to the test! 

Students are provided with a standard A4 paper size, drawing materials and markers – pencils, penliners, coloured markers; watercolour painting materials; acrylic painting materials. 

Registered participants for the art competition will be seated at the Visual Arts Centre Art Studio area to join and participate in the art competition. 

< Embracing Nature> Children and Teenagers Art Competition starts accepting registrations from now on. 

Competition details and rules are as follows:

Theme: Embracing nature

Competition format:
Improvise on the spot and complete the participating paintings within the designated time (90 minutes)

Briefing before art competition: 10 minutes 

Professional art teachers from the Singapore Visual Arts Centre will provide competition reminders and guidance on-site, and will also provide some reference pictures. Despite this, participating students still need to have their own original ideas and be able to independently complete composition, painting and finally submit a complete work.

Date & Time:
10th November 2023, 2.30pm-4pm Children 6-9 years old
11th November 2023, 11.30pm-1pm Children 10-11 years old
12th November 2023, 11.30pm-1pm Teenagers 12-16 years old

The duration of each competition session is 90 minutes.

Drawing materials:

All painting materials used in the competition are provided by the Singapore Visual Arts Centre.

The panel of judges:

Professional art teachers at Singapore Visual Arts Centre and Organizing Committee Members of Affordable Art Fair 2023.

Prizes:

The panel of judges shall judge the works of the top three contestants for each age category. The selected top three contestants of each group shall receive 1 session of professional art course at Visual Art Centre and a set of acrylic painting materials (a canvas, a set of acrylic paints and a set of brushes). 

The top three works of each group will enter the grand finals. And finally, the first, second, and third prize winner of the grand final will be selected. 

First Prize: 
12 sessions of professional art course at Singapore Visual Art Centre and an acrylic painting material package (a canvas, a set of acrylic paints and a set of brushes) .

Second Prize: 
8 sessions of professional art course at Singapore Visual Art Centre and an acrylic painting material package (a canvas, a set of acrylic paints and a set of brushes) .

Third Prize:
4 sessions of professional art course at Singapore Visual Art Centre and an acrylic painting material package (a canvas, a set of acrylic paints and a set of brushes) .

Competition group:
Children (6 years old to 9 years old)
Children (10 years old to 11 years old)
Teenagers (12 years old to 16 years old)

Competition Location:
Singapore Visual Arts Centre Booth* 

3rd Floor, Affordable Art Fair 2023**

F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Boulevard, Singapore 038975

*All registered participants of  < Embracing Nature> Children and Teenagers Art Competition should have a valid entry pass to the Affordable Art Fair 2023.

**Entry pass is required to enter the Affordable Art Fair 2023.

Registration fee: $35

Parents are welcome to actively sign up for their children. This is definitely a big stage to showcase the talent and talent of painting art, allowing children to express their creativity on the spot in the Affordable Art Fair 2023 exhibition. From now on, click on the link below to register. For more information about the competition, please call or whatsapp 6255071/67332155 or email info@visualartscentre.sg. 

以艺术 “拥抱大自然”,【儿童青少年即兴挥笔绘画比赛】于Affordable Art Fair 2023引爆!
即日起开放报名!

以艺术 “拥抱大自然”,【儿童青少年即兴挥笔绘画比赛】于Affordable Art Fair 2023引爆!即日起开放报名!

新加坡视觉艺术中心和Affordable Art Fair 2023组委会将于2023年11月10日至11月12日,即Affordable Art Fair 2023的展览期间,携手联办【 儿童青少年即兴挥笔绘画比赛】。

这次即兴挥笔绘画比赛以“拥抱大自然”为主题,让学生们大胆挥洒想象力,将平日勤于练习而有所累计的绘画技巧与经验,通过比赛发挥出综合绘画能力,从而提升学生们的创造力和自信心。

比赛现场将会为参赛者提供绘画材料:标准A4尺寸白纸一张、绘画颜料(水彩颜料与丙烯颜料)与笔具(铅笔、线笔、彩色马克笔)。

新加坡视觉艺术中心将会在展区内特设桌椅,供参赛者进行比赛之用途。

【 儿童青少年即兴挥笔绘画比赛】即日起开始接受报名,比赛明细与条规如下:

比赛主题:拥抱大自然

比赛形式:

现场即兴发挥、在指定时间(90分钟)完成参赛绘画作品。

赛前解说会:10分钟

备注:新加坡视觉艺术中心的专业艺术教师会在现场给予比赛提醒与引导,同时也会提供一些参考图片。尽管如此,参赛学生仍需要拥有自己独创的构思、并能独立完成构图、作画与最后呈交完整的作品。

比赛期日与时段:
2023年11月10日 2.30pm-4pm – 幼年组(6岁-9岁)
2023年11月11日 11.30pm-1pm – 儿童组(9岁-12岁)
2023年11月12日 11.30pm-1pm -青少组(12-16岁)

每个时段的比赛时长为90分钟。

比赛绘画材料:
比赛时所用的绘画材料,全部由新加坡视觉艺术中心提供。

比赛评委: 
新加坡视觉艺术中心的专业艺术教师以及Affordable Art Fair 2023的组委会成员。

比赛奖品:
每个小组评比选出前3名参赛者的作品,获选参赛者可以得到由新加坡视觉艺术中心提供的丙烯绘画材料包(1片画布、1套丙烯颜料和1套笔刷)1个和新加坡视觉艺术中的专业课程礼券1张,作为奖励。

每个小组的前3名作品会进入总决赛,最后评选出一等奖、二等奖、三等奖,各一名。

一等奖:
12堂新加坡视觉艺术中心的专业艺术课程
1个丙烯绘画材料包(1片画布、1套丙烯颜料和1套笔刷)

二等奖:
8堂新加坡视觉艺术中心的专业艺术课程
1个丙烯绘画材料包(1片画布、1套丙烯颜料和1套笔刷)

三等奖:
4堂新加坡视觉艺术中心的专业艺术课程
1个丙烯绘画材料包(1片画布、1套丙烯颜料和1套笔刷)


比赛小组:
幼年组(6岁-9岁)
儿童组(9岁-12岁)
青少组(12-16岁)

比赛地点:
Affordable Art Fair 2023展览会场*三楼 - 新加坡视觉艺术中心展区**

F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Boulevard, Singapore 038975

*进入Affordable Art Fair 2023展览会场参观需要入场券。
**凡报名参赛者皆可获的Affordable Art Fair 2023展览入场券1张

报名费:$35

欢迎家长们为小朋友踊跃报名参加,这绝对是一场展现绘画艺术天分与才艺的大舞台,让小朋友可以在Affordable Art Fair 2023展览中现场发挥创意。即日起,点击以下链接,以填写报名表格。欲知更多参赛详情,可Whatsapp或致电 6255071/67332155 ,亦可通过电邮 info@visualartscentre.sg 查询。

Past Competitions

2021: National Children and Youth Art Competition – COurage, Hope and Love in the time of a pandemic

Singapore Art Competition for children and youths - national kids art competition - Courage, Hope and Love in the time of a pandemic

Visual Arts Centre has conducted a national-level art competition for children and youth in 2021, titled Courage, Hope and Love in the time of a pandemic. Over 300 courageous children and youth from the age of 7 to 18 has participated in this competition, showcasing a myriad of inspiring works that portrays their experiences and wishes for the people, both strangers and loved ones during this difficult time of the pandemic.

Top 3 and 30 Artistic Excellence Awards were given out to both the Children and Youth categories, with 66 prize recipients’ works being exhibited at Visual Arts Centre at the end of the competition. Have a look at the video of the Prize Ceremony Night which celebrated the achievements of those young artists!

National Children and Youth Art Competition—Courage, Hope and Love in the time of a pandemic