Mizyal Gallery Art Children’s 37th Art Competition 2026
PARTICIPATION IS FREE.
In collaboration with Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality and Mizyal Art Centre, the “37th International Children’s Art Competition” invites young artists from around the world to express their imagination, nurture artistic awareness, and build bridges of cultural friendship through the universal language of art.
Children and young people aged 3 to 19 are welcome to participate with as many artworks as they wish, under the open and inspiring theme: “Free”. The final submission date is 01 February 2026.
PURPOSE OF THE COMPETITION:
Through the transformative power of art, the competition seeks to inspire joy, peace, and creativity among children and young people, while fostering international cultural harmony. All participants aged 3–19 are invited to reflect the world around them through their own colors and imagination.
PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:
Age: 3–19
Theme: Free / Open Theme
(Participants may depict anything that touches their lives: their surroundings, memories, relationships, cultural values, nature, daily life, their city, their country, and more.)
Techniques: Pencil, pastel, watercolor, oil paint, linoleum print, and other artistic mediums.
Size: Artwork must be 25 × 35 cm, without passe-partout.
Additional Note: The following information must be clearly written on the back of each artwork. Works should be submitted in a sealed envelope.
Participant Details:
- Full Name
- Age / Gender
- School
- Teacher’s Name
Contact Details:
- Parent’s Phone
- Home Address
- Teacher’s Phone
- School Address
AWARDS: Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals and Diplomas will be awarded in each age category.
RESULTS: Results will be announced on: www.mizyalart.com and www.gaziantepkultursanat.com
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 01 February 2026
All artworks must arrive at one of the following addresses before the deadline:
Address 1: Mizyal Art Museum Ali Çavuş Şener Cad. No: 18 Şahinbey, Gaziantep 27010/8 Türkiye
Address 2: İncilipınar Mah. Şehit Yusuf Erin Cad. Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Department of Culture, Arts and Science, 3rd Floor, Room No: 327 Şehitkamil, Gaziantep / Türkiye
Artworks submitted to the competition will not be returned, as they may be showcased in future artistic events and cultural exhibitions.
IMPORTANT! Cargo packages must include the note: “NO COMMERCIAL VALUE”.
For inquiries, please contact:
Tel: +90 (342) 231 10 84 Mobile: +90 (532) 356 98 84 Fax: +90 342 231 20 58 E-mail: mizyal@hotmail.com