CTW INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH PAINTING AND CALLIGRAPHY 2025 SUMMER COMPETITION
Deadline: June 2, 2025（Ended)
Announcement Date: July 7, 2025
(Results will be published on the website)
Exhibition Dates: August 27, 2025 – August 31, 2025
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COMPETITION THEME : CULTURAL GARDEN
The theme of this competition and exhibition is to encourage participants from around the world to express the culture of their own country or a foreign country they admire through art. The exhibition will resemble a garden, where cultures from different regions bloom together like flowers. By bringing together various cultures in an international art museum, we aim to promote the concept of cultural harmony and exchange.
Exhibition & Award Ceremony Venue：
Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art
The Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, located in Okazaki Park, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan, was established in 1938. It is the second public art museum in Japan, following the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, and ranks among Kyoto's four major museums alongside three other national and public institutions.
The museum features a diverse collection that includes Japanese paintings, Western paintings, and crafts from the Meiji era to around 1990. Its permanent exhibitions rotate several times a year, complemented by various special exhibitions and university graduation shows. Large-scale exhibitions organized by media outlets attract significant visitor interest.
In 2020, following renovations, the museum adopted the naming rights from Kyocera. Before reopening on March 31, 2020, it was officially renamed Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art. The current director, architect Jun Aoki, is also the designer of the renovation project.
The updated exhibition space accommodates a greater number of artworks, enabling more participants to showcase their creations in Kyoto, with a focus on reaching an international audience.
Exhibition Dates:
August 27, 2025 – August 31, 2025
Exhibition & Award Ceremony Venue:
Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art
Outstanding participants' works will be invited for public exhibition in Japan (travel expenses at their own cost).
Competition Theme :
CULTURAL GARDEN
Category: 2D artworks (Watercolor, Ink Painting, Pencil, Oil Painting, Collage, etc.)
Size: Not exceeding A3 (297mm × 420mm)
Quantity: One artwork per person (original and unpublished works only)
Works that will not be considered for evaluation:
Works that infringe on copyrights or are similar to existing works
Collaborative works by two or more people
Works containing sexual, violent, or political content
Competition Categories :
Pre-school Group A: Ages 3–4
Pre-school Group B: Ages 5–6
Children Group A: Ages 7–9
Children Group B: Ages 10–12
Open Category: Ages 12 and above
Application :
Application Process and Submission Requirements
During the registration period, participants can register either as individuals or as groups. The registration will be done through internet, uploading the artworks, and providing images of the payment receipt.
Submission Process :
Complete the online application form
Upload the artwork
Upload proof of payment
Receive confirmation via email within 3 business days
Participation Fee :
HKD380 / JPY7,800 / MYR220
TWD1600 / USD50
Includes certificate and trophy or medal fees (depending on the prize received)
Includes international shipping fee from designated regions to Japan (participants must cover the cost of sending selected works to the designated region)
Judging Criteria :
Originality (30%)
Relevance to the Theme (30%)
Completion Level (20%)
Technique (20%)
Judges from different fields will select winning artworks from diverse perspectives.
Awards & Honors :
Individual Awards (Applicable to all categories)
Mayor’s Award – Certificate (issued by the city government)
Grand Prize – Certificate + Trophy
Runner-up Prize – Certificate + Medal
Excellence Award – Certificate + Medal
Honorable Mention – Certificate + Medal
Encouragement Award – Certificate
Special Awards
CTW International Art Award (1 per category, total 5 winners) – Certificate + Trophy
Judges' Special Award (1 per category, total 5 winners) – Certificate + Trophy
Instructor Awards
Instructors recommending 15 or more participants will receive the "Outstanding Art Instructor Award."
Group Awards
Groups recommending 30 or more participants will receive the "Outstanding Art Group Award."
The number of winners for each award will increase based on the number of participants.
All participants will receive a certificate, and additional trophies or medals will be awarded according to the prizes won.
Certificates, trophies, and medals will be delivered approximately 30 days after the event via SF Express (recipient pays for delivery).
Judge：
Takahiko Shiomi
Xiao Han
長谷川 さゆり
About the CTW International Children & Youth Painting and Calligraphy Competition
The CTW International Children & Youth Painting and Calligraphy Competition is based in Japan and extends to Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other global regions. It is dedicated to fostering artistic and cultural development among young people. Through multinational and diverse art events and competitions, it provides opportunities for cultural exchange and self-expression.
The competition committee collaborates closely with renowned artists, university professors, and art organizations worldwide to ensure the diversity, professionalism, and fairness of the event. Previous successful exhibitions have been held at locations such as Myoshinji Temple and the Kyoto City International Foundation.
The name "CTW" stands for "Connecting To the World", signifying our goal of linking young art enthusiasts across the globe.
Important Notes:
Participants must accurately complete and keep records of their application form, artwork, and proof of payment. Any false information will result in disqualification.
Once the participation fee is paid, it is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Any changes to personal information or artwork details will incur an administrative fee of 100 HKD. Additional charges will apply for reissuing certificates, trophies, or medals after the competition.
Submitted works and personal information may be used for event management, prize distribution, media publications, and promotional activities.
Selected works must be submitted within the designated time and location. If participants wish to have their works returned, they will need to pay for shipping. Artworks cannot be removed from the exhibition before its official end.
The organizing committee will take precautions to handle submitted works properly, but it will not be held responsible for any damage, loss, or natural disasters that may occur during shipping or exhibition.
By participating, all contestants agree to comply with the contest regulations and will not dispute the judging or exhibition process.
The final interpretation and decisions of the contest belong to The Executive Committee of CTW International Arts.
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