We invite elementary school students to create original art that can help the world!

Top prize is $50!

Ending Wars and Achieving Peace

The world is facing many wars and conflicts (fights between people or groups)—that cause a lot of suffering and damage. As students, you have your own thoughts about these problems, and  we want you to share your ideas and feelings through your artwork to make a difference. You can think about how peaceful discussions and negotiations to solve problems between countries can help prevent and stop wars. You can also consider why it’s important for justice and forgiveness to happen to have peace, and how organizations like the United Nations can help make peace and justice happen.

So, let’s get creative and use our art to make a difference!

ART CHALLENGE GUIDELINES AND DETAILS:

Grade levels: K-4

Requirements: Work must be two-dimensional, no larger than 16” x 22” in dimensions.

Optional: You may individually mount on black matte board (18” x 24” horizontal and no more than 1/8th inch thick). You may use acetate to cover delicate works such as charcoal or pastel.

Paperwork: All projects must be submitted with a sheet of paper with the following information: student’s name, school name, grade, personal email (non-school, it can be parent’s email), the title of the art, and 1-3 sentences that describes their art work. The sheet should be either attached or lightly taped on the back of the artwork.

Teachers should fill out the teacher inventory form for their school, which is available here.

Timeline: The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2024.

Display & Awards: Finalists will be selected based on juror’s choice. After that, the final rankings will be decided based on public vote and juror’s choice. The awards are: $50 for first place, $40 for second place, and $30 for third place. In addition, there will be honorable mentions.

Questions?  email peacequestlansing@gmail.com