See & Share 2025:
Bridging the World,
Shaping the Future
6th "See & Share" Global Youth Art Contest
2025 Contest Theme
The 2025 theme encourages participants to explore how art and creativity can transcend geographical, cultural, and technological boundaries, connecting different worlds and envisioning the future of humanity. Participants can create artworks in two directions:
Bridging the World: Focus on how art, sports, technology, culture, or humanities connect different countries, cultures, nature, and people. Entries may depict multicultural integration, the harmony between nature and humanity, or how technology facilitates global communication and cooperation.
Shaping the Future: Envision the possibilities of the future, exploring trends in technology, environment, and society. Participants may portray futuristic cities, sustainable societies, AI-human coexistence, or solutions to global challenges such as climate change and resource scarcity.
JOIN US
The 6th "See & Share" Global Youth Art Contest is here in 2025! This is a creative platform designed for young people worldwide, serving as a bridge that connects the world through art. No matter where you are from, whether you specialize in painting, calligraphy, sculpture, or digital art, this is your chance to shine. Tell your story through your artwork, illuminate the future with your creativity, and join peers from around the world to break boundaries and explore infinite possibilities!
Contest Highlights
Prestigious International Jury: Top experts from around the world ensure professional and fair judging.
Global Exhibition Opportunities: Outstanding works will be showcased in exhibitions across Europe and Asia, both online and offline.
Multicultural Exchange: Engaging workshops and lectures will be held during the competition period.
Contest Background and Vision
The "See & Share" Global Youth Art Contest was launched during the global pandemic to offer young people a platform for self-expression, sharing insights, and connecting globally. Over five years, it has attracted thousands of participants from dozens of countries, showcasing their observations, thoughts, and dreams through art. From the isolation of the pandemic's early days to today's collaborative spirit, the contest has highlighted humanity's resilience and growth. The pandemic revealed our fragility but also deepened our appreciation for life's simple joys and strengthened our hope for the future.
As the world recovers, the CLAN organizing team remains dedicated to the "See & Share" vision. This platform inspires youth and adults alike, reminding us that despite uncertainty and challenges, humanity has overcome adversity through unity and determination. We hope the contest continues to empower young talents, encouraging them to connect the world and shape the future through creativity and art.
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:
Content: Entries must be positive, reflect the contest theme, and convey meaningful messages about "Connecting the World" and "Shaping the Future."
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.
Submission Deadline: April 30, 2025
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.
How to Participate
Registration Fee: 10 EUR per participant, 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.
Public Exhibition: If the judges for the public exhibition select an artwork, the physical artwork must be sent to CCCM, Lisbon. The exhibition opening ceremony will be held on May 31, 2025, and the planned public exhibition period will last for two weeks. 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
