21st International Contest of Art and Graphics “In My Homeland” 2026

21st International Contest of Art and Graphics “In My Homeland” 2026

Organizer: Green Cross Belarus
Support: Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus
Partner: Art Teachers’ Union

Contest Themes

1. In My Homeland – Main theme (free choice).

2. My Relative and Their Favorite Profession – Additional theme.

   • Create a thematic portrait of a family member (father, mother, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, grandmother, grandfather, etc.) in their professional environment.

   • The portrait should not only show their appearance and personality, but also details of clothing, tools, and surroundings connected with their profession.

   • This category also includes a “Series” nomination: three A4 works mounted on one base, united by style and composition (not just separate drawings on the same topic).

3. The World of Insects Around Us – Additional theme.

   • Insects make up the largest group of animals on Earth. Their total weight is estimated at 1 billion tonnes, double that of the human population.

   • They are vital for biodiversity and agriculture (e.g., bees as pollinators).

   • Participants are invited to study this microcosm and depict insects in detail, as inspiration for future generations.

4. “Art School in the Lens” / “My Art School” – Additional theme, photography only.

   • A new category about the life of young artists: paints, colors, lessons, plein-air studies, teachers, and art school life.

   • Important rules:

     • Only electronic submissions via the official website form (available from October 1, 2025).

     • Minimum resolution: 2000 pixels on the shorter side.

     • The photo must be taken by the participant.

     • No collages, captions, AI-generated images, or duplicate shots (color + monochrome versions).

Suggested Techniques (Optional)

• Pencil drawing – A special nomination encourages participants to explore expressive potential with graphite or color pencils.

• Mixing colors, layering, leaving paper unshaded, and experimenting with stroke techniques are encouraged.

• Participants are advised to study works of famous illustrators for inspiration.

Participation Requirements

• Age: 5–18 years old.

• Originality: All works must be original, creative, and created in 2025 by the participant only. All entries will be checked for plagiarism.

• Format:

  • Any size, no framing.

  • “Series” nomination: three A4 works mounted on one base.

  • Each work must have a registration form attached (filled in block letters).

📌 Note:

• Submitted works will not be returned.

• Organizers may use artworks (originals or copies) for promotion, education, and charitable activities without additional permission or payment.

Submission

• Dates: October 1 – December 31, 2025

• Address:

  Non-governmental Organization “Green Cross Belarus”
Contest “In My Homeland”
222201, Minsk oblast, Smolevichi, Republic of Belarus


• Postal rules: Send by regular or EMS post only. Do not declare a value on parcels.

Results

• February 2026 – Jury reviews submissions and announces winners/diploma recipients.

• April 2026 – 21st International Exhibition of Art and Graphics “In My Homeland” opens. Winning works will also be featured on the GCB website.

DETAILED COMPETITION WEBSITE – CLICK –

Contact

📞 (+375 17) 392 88 02, (+375 29) 667 57 80
📧 info@children-art.org
🌍 www.children-art.org