Deadline: 31-Aug-23

Youth from around the world are invited to submit their artwork to the Peace Pals International Art Exhibition and awards for 2023.

This year they have partnered with Unity Earth. Unity Earth is a global network on a mission to accelerate the realization of unity and peace on Earth. Inspired by the world’s wisdom traditions and born out of the desire to meet global-sized challenges with global-sized solutions, the network is built to amplify the reach and impact of peace-aligned organizations and individuals.

Theme

• Please have youth create their artwork with the theme “Unity” Giving thought as to what unity means to them. Unity is being together or at one with someone or something. It’s the opposite of being divided. This is a word for togetherness or oneness.
  • Unity in the Family
  • Unity Beyond the Family
  • Unity in Nature
  • Unity Among Different Cultures
  • Unity Between Different Ages

Prizes to be Awarded

• First Place Winners: 6-foot Classic White Peace Pole
• Second Place Winners: 17-inch Desktop Peace Pole or another prize of similar value
• Third Place Winners: 8-inch Desktop Peace Pole or another prize of similar value
• Finalists: Certificates and letters will be provided through an online folder in which they can download and print.

Eligibility Criteria

• Four Age Categories – One Entry Per Child
  • Age Category One: Age 5 – 7
  • Age Category Two: Age 8 – 10
  • Age Category Three: Age 11 – 13
  • Age Category Four: Age 14 – 16
• Children must create all artwork.
• The artwork must include the universal message of peace May Peace Prevail On Earth in English and can include your native language as well.
• Winners will be Announced on Global Peace Pole Day 22nd of November 2023.

Rules and Guidelines

• Artwork
  • Size: Horizontal or Vertical design and must be 5 inches’ x 7 inches / 12.7 cm x 17.7 cm
  • All art must be original, hand drawn, sketched or painted on paper.  If artwork is copied from previous submissions or from other art contests, the entry will be disqualified. They will not accept computer generated artwork.
  • Artwork must follow the theme “Unity” Artwork must include the Universal Message of Peace “May Peace Prevail On Earth” as part of the design of the artwork.
  • Important: Artwork or writing done by any person other than the artist will be disqualified. Artwork must be original and never published before.  If the artwork does not include the theme of “Unity” and or the Universal Message of Peace May Peace Prevail On Earth – The entry will be disqualified.

For more information, visit Peace Pals International.