Competition Rules
Welcome to Art Wave Awards 2026
Thank you for your interest in participating in the international children's art competition "Faith. Hope. Love."
Our goal is to inspire creativity, celebrate artistic talent, and bring together young artists from around the world through the power of art.
The inaugural edition of the competition is dedicated to supporting Ukrainian children and promoting the values of Faith, Hope, and Love.
Eligibility
The competition welcomes children and young artists aged 6–18 from around the world.
Age Groups
Group I: 6–9 years
Group II: 10–13 years
Group III: 14–18 years
Competition Theme
“Faith. Hope. Love.”
Participants are invited to express their own interpretation of these timeless values through art.
Creativity, originality, and personal artistic vision are highly encouraged.
Categories
Participants may submit artwork in one of the following categories:
Painting
Drawing & Graphics
Digital Art
Artwork Requirements
Artwork must be the participant's original creation.
One artwork may be submitted per registration.
Artwork must not violate copyright.
Submission
Submission Deadline:
August 18, 2026
at 11:59 PM (Kyiv Time, UTC+3)
Winner Announcement:
August 23, 2026
Winners will be announced on the official Art Wave Awards website and notified by email.
Applications are submitted online through the official Art Wave Awards website.
Awards
Participants have the opportunity to receive:
🏆 Cash prizes up to $1,500
📖 Publication in the official Art Wave Awards Magazine (Top 100 artworks)
🖼️ Participation in the Florida Exhibit for selected winners
🏅 Official digital certificates
Special awards from partners and sponsors
Exhibit
Information about the exhibit of the winning artworks, including the venue, dates, and participation details,
will be announced on the official Art Wave Awards website in September 2026.
Publication
The 100 best artworks will be published in the official Art Wave Awards Magazine, creating an international collection of young artistic talent.
Copyright & Permissions
Artists retain full copyright to their work.
By submitting artwork, participants (or their parent/legal guardian) grant Art Wave Awards permission to:
publish submitted artwork;
display artwork online and offline;
include artwork in the official catalog and magazine;
use artwork for exhibition and promotional purposes while always crediting the artist.
Support
This special competition is dedicated to supporting Ukrainian children and young artists around the world.
The project is organized with the support of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America (UNWLA).
Contact
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