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OPEN CALL CREATIVE CHALLENGE

WHAT IS LOVE?

PRIZE: READY2PRINT ONLINE EXIBITION and 2027 PLANNER

 

OPEN CALL – WHAT IS LOVE?

This open call invites young artists aged 8 – 18 to explore and express thoughts and ideas on what love means to them.

CREATIVE BRIEF

Project Overview

Love is something we all feel – but each of us understands it differently.

Imagine love in all its forms – kindness, friendship, family, care, courage, connection, or even something unexpected. Let your creativity express what cannot always be said in words.

Objective:

This project invites you to explore and express your ideas about what love is using any of the following artistic techniques:

  • Drawing (pencil, ink, charcoal, markers)
  • Painting (watercolor, acrylic, gouache, oil)
  • Illustration (digital or hand-drawn)
  • Collaging (mixed media, cutouts, layering images and text)
  • Photography (digital, analog, experimental techniques)

Your artwork should reflect your personal perspective on how love is unfolding before us.

Theme Inspiration

Consider these questions to help shape your creative vision:

  • What does love look like to you?
  • Where do you see love in everyday life?
  • How do people show love — to each other, to nature, to the world?
  • Can love be quiet? Loud? Invisible?
  • What does a loving world look like?
  • How do you feel when you give or receive love?

Final Thought:

Through your artwork you can show the world what love means to you.

Technical requirements

Painting, Photo, Illustration / drawing, Digital image

Min resolution of 300 dpi

A4 29.7 x 21.0 cm 3508 x 2480 pixels

A3 42.0 x 29.7 cm 4961 x 3508 pixels

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SUBMISSION

To be eligible, participants should be of 7 – 18 years old.

This project invites you to explore and express your ideas about what love is using any of the following artistic techniques.

Every submission is reviewed by staff to make sure it is appropriate and does not promote hatred, racism, sexism or violence.

40 artists will be selected to participate in the charity exhibition themed WHAT IS LOVE?

14 best works will be selected by the online voting and featured in the 2026 Children’s Artwork Planner.

Each out of the 40 voted participants of the exhibition will receive a planner for 2027 with the publication of the 14 best works, selected during open online voting at the @creative.fellowship Instagram account.

Applications are accepted – art@creativefellowship.org

Application deadline May 15, 2026  

Timeline:

August 12, 2026 (International Day of Youth) – Ready2Print online exhibition launch

August 12 – September 5, 2026 (International Day of Charity) – Charity exhibition

Partners:

Prospectis Consulting (France), DOO Bucim Radovish (N.Macedonia), Municipality of Radovish (N.Macedonia), Le Salley Dialogue School (France), Dot Shot Creative Studio (Slovakia), Modarts Performing Arts Center (Greece), PSJ (Argentina).

IN SUPPORT TO CHILDREN & YOUNGSTERS AT RISK

Children can be at risk of disadvantage because of their individual circumstances or because they, or their families belong to a group which is disadvantaged in society. These children may include those with disabilities, with mental health problems, in alternative care, at risk of neglect/abuse, disaster and crisis survivors, undocumented child migrants/asylum seekers, those who live in poverty or are socially disadvantaged, those whose families have a migrant and/or second language background, those whose families were displaced or have limited access to services.

Young people in life challenging circumstances often suffer from ‘injured self-esteem and diminished cultural pride’.

We believe through artistic projects Creative Fellowship and our collaborators can raise awareness and bring moral support to children and youngsters at risk.

We create space for children and young people to participate, co-create and co-lead in every aspect of our mission. It is about giving them a voice and a platform.

By engaging children and young people into WHAT IS LOVE? art challenge internationally we would like to promote courage and inspiration, facilitate new connections, and inspirit zeal for a better life amongst  those who need to be imbued.

Ready-To-Print exhibition can be printed by any institution (school, dance studio, theater or even a hairdresser salon!) anywhere in the world to show solidarity with young people living in life challenging situations.

*IN SUPPORT TO DISPLACED CHILDREN

**COPYRIGHT AND FAIR USE