See & Share 2026:

East Meets West

7th "See & Share" Global Youth Art Contest

UPCOMING EXPERIENCES

Expert Jury Panel

The competition will feature an upgraded evaluation system with renowned experts and scholars:

  • Dai Shihe: Famous oil painter, muralist, and professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts.

  • Liu She: Dean of the School of Arts at Xiamen University, professor at Nanjing Normal University.

  • Han Pugeng: Senior publishing expert, professor at multiple universities in China.

  • Chen Yunlu: International curator and renowned Chinese-Japanese artist.

  • Wang Long: Professor at Nanjing Normal University’s Fine Arts School and senior art researcher.

  • Bao Shijun: Contemporary Chinese calligrapher.

  • Chi Yi: Chinese heritage artist in stone rubbing techniques.

  • Liu Lening: Professor at Columbia University, specialist in East Asian culture.

  • Carmen Amado Mendes: Professor at the University of Coimbra, President of Macau Scientific and Cultural Center.

  • Dong Yuan: Founder of CLAN（文史金陵公益基金）, President of CLAN International Youth Innovators' Hub（葡萄牙青少年国际交流中心）, initiator of "See & Share."

    Project Coordinator

    Yu Zhongping: Graduate of Tsinghua University Academy of Arts & Design, currently residing in Portugal, art instructor.

Contest Rules

Eligibility:

  • Open to youth aged 6-18 worldwide.

  • Two age groups:

    • Children’s Group: 6-12 years old (Born between Jan 1, 2013 – Jan 1, 2019)

    • Youth Group: 13-18 years old (Born between Jan 1, 2007 – Dec 31, 2012)

  • Adults may participate in a special jury category to showcase artworks related to the theme.

Submission Requirements:

  1. Content: Entries must be positive, reflect the contest theme, and convey meaningful messages about "Connecting the World" and "Shaping the Future."

  2. Originality:

    • Works must be original and created between 2024-2025.

    • Plagiarism and the use of AI-generated content are strictly prohibited.

    • No copyrighted characters or images from comics, movies, or games are allowed.

  3. Submission Deadline: April 30, 2025

  4. Important Notice:

    • All submitted works (including digital versions) are non-returnable.

    • The organizing committee reserves the rights to publication and exhibition.

Artwork Categories:

  • Visual Arts: Watercolor, gouache, Chinese painting, oil painting, crayon, pastel, sketching, decorative painting, printmaking, sculpture, paper cutting, and other handcrafted works.

  • Calligraphy: Soft brush calligraphy, hard brush calligraphy, and seal engraving.

Awards

  • Gold Award: Memorial Gift, certificate, and medal

  • Silver Award: Memorial Gift, certificate, and medal

  • Bronze Award: Memorial Gift, certificate, and medal

  • Excellence Award: Certificate and medal

Special Awards:

  • Best Cross-Cultural Work Award – Recognizing outstanding cross-cultural artistic expression.

  • Future Innovation Award – Honoring unique creative visions of the future.

  • Sustainable Development Pioneer Award – Acknowledging deep insights into sustainability themes.

Organizational & Guidance Awards:

  • Outstanding Organization Award – Given to institutions submitting 10+ works.

  • Outstanding Instructor Award – For teachers guiding students to achieve excellence.

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How to Participate



Registration is free. Each participant can submit up to 5 artworks.With a maximum of 5 submitted artworks (electronic photos, sent via email). Submit artworks as high-quality JPG files (max 10MB each), titled with the artwork name and participant’s name (e.g., "Better Tomorrow – Angela "). Send entries along with the registration form to 3593992366@qq.com.Download Registration Form Here  A fee of 20 EUR per exhibited artwork will be charged, with a maximum of 3 artworks per participant eligible for display.Contact: 3593992366@qq.com+351 925810267（ Helena )Official Website: https://internationalclan.com

International Participation Fee:
If an artwork is selected for the offline exhibition in Lisbon, the organizing committee will notify the selected participant. Participation in the offline exhibition is voluntary.The exhibition opening ceremony will be held on May 31, 2026, and the planned public exhibition period will last for two weeks.
· First artwork: €30
· Second artwork onwards: €20 each
  (The fee does not include framing or shipping costs.)
✅ Important Note: Not participating in the offline exhibition does not affect the selection results at all!