2026 State Children’s Art Festival – Application & Guidelines

 Awards and Selection

•  A total of 150 drawings, including 30 drawings from each category, will be selected from each district for the second round.
•  Ten Excellence Award winners will be selected from each category.
•  Ten Merit Award winners will also be selected from each category.
•  Selected winners may receive awards, certificates and cash prizes.
•  Second-round participants will receive certificates.

 Main Conditions

• The drawing may be based on any theme, topic or subject.
• Any suitable drawing medium may be used.
• Each applicant may submit only one drawing.
• The drawing must be submitted from the applicant’s district of permanent residence.
• The applicant’s drawing must be officially certified as their own work.
• The completed application form must be pasted securely to the back of the drawing.
• Submitted drawings will not be returned.
• The decision of the judging panel will be final.

 Submission Address

Clearly write “State Children’s Art Festival – 2026” on the top-left corner of the envelope or parcel.

 Inquiries

Secretary, State Panel of Visual Arts
011 288 2551 / 011 287 2031