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The Lumiera Art International Global Youth Art Competition gives young artists an opportunity to express cultural diversity, harmony, peace, and shared human values through art. Lumiera Art International serves as the responsible partner organization in California. Award-winning works may have an opportunity to participate in an exhibition at Le Carrousel du Louvre in Paris.

The 2026–2027 competition theme is “Brushes for Peace.” Students are encouraged to express their own creative perspective on peace and harmony, cultural diversity, understanding between cultures, friendship and unity, shared human values, and a more peaceful world.

The competition is open to elementary through high-school students. Students from different cultural and national backgrounds are welcome to participate.

No. The competition welcomes young artists with varying experience levels, whether they receive formal art instruction, attend an art program, or create independently. The emphasis is on creativity, originality, artistic expression, and the student’s interpretation of the theme.

Students may freely choose their artistic medium, including crayon, colored pencil, paint, watercolor, acrylic, oil, mixed media, and other traditional visual-art techniques. The artwork should be an original creation by the participating student.

Artworks must be 2000x1600px in dimensions, or A3. Landscape or Portrait orientation is allowed.

No. Each participant may submit only one artwork, regardless of category. Submitted artwork is final and cannot be replaced.

Entries open September 1, 2026 and must be submitted by the deadline: November 30, 2026 · 5:00 PM PST. Entries submitted after the deadline may not be accepted.

The competition entry fee is $30 USD and is non-refundable. It is separate from any potential exhibition fee for applicable award categories.

A parent or guardian completes the entry form on this page and uploads a high-resolution image of the artwork.

Upload a JPEG or PNG image up to 25 MB. Photograph the complete artwork clearly without glare, or scan it directly to JPEG or PNG at 200–300 DPI. Resizing is unnecessary when the file meets the size and pixel limits.

Award-winning works may be eligible for the Louvre Exhibition Project in Paris. Eligible students receive exhibition information and conditions after award results are announced.

Not necessarily. Exhibition eligibility is based on award results and applicable exhibition conditions. Families should review final award and exhibition information before confirming participation.

The exhibition is scheduled for January 29–30, 2027 at Le Carrousel du Louvre in Paris.

Eligibility depends on the final exhibition structure and award results. Final award categories, exhibition conditions, and any applicable fees will be communicated before exhibition participation.

Any applicable exhibition fee and its inclusions will be clearly listed in the final exhibition agreement before a family accepts exhibition participation.

Eligible families receive applicable certificate details with their exhibition information.

No. A student’s artwork can be prepared for exhibition without the student travelling to Paris. Families may make their own travel arrangements if they would like to attend in person.

Competition submission is digital. Students submit a high-resolution image through the entry form on this page. Eligible families receive exhibition preparation information after award results are announced.

Students can express ideas about peace, cultural diversity, and harmony; develop confidence through creative expression; experience an international competition; receive recognition and awards; and potentially exhibit work in Paris. Participation may also help students build a creative portfolio and broader global perspective.

Yes. Participation can become part of a student’s extracurricular activities, art portfolio, or creative profile. Participation or an award does not guarantee college or university admission.

Parents can review the Partnering Organizations and Gallery photos on this page.

Gallery photos are visible on this page.

Selected families receive applicable participation documentation and details.

Create an original artwork based on “Brushes for Peace,” complete the entry form on this page, then upload a high-resolution image of the artwork.