🎨 Painting Contest 2026 – Life on Land | Ages 6–14
Dear TACAM Families and Community Members,
TACAM is pleased to share an exciting Painting Contest for children ages 6–14, organized in honor of April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day and UNESCO World Art Day 2026.
This national contest invites young artists to explore the theme “Life on Land”, inspired by Atatürk’s vision of peace, nature, and sustainability, and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 15.
The contest aims to bring Atatürk’s words emphasizing peace, equality and a future in harmony with nature into the present day to raise awareness about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 15: “Life on Land”.
Atatürk’s immortalized statement such as “Peace at Home, Peace in the World”, “Protecting nature is protecting the future”, “Tomorrow’s nature is created today”, “Trees, flowers and greenery mean civilization” will be reinterpreted through the creativity of young artists .
This contest encourages children to reflect on the importance of the terrestrial ecosystem,the protection of natural resources, and the support of sustainable environmental policies, and to express these ideas through art. For this reason , the contest is not only an artistic activity but also a global call for a sustainable future.
“Atatürk saw peace as the foundation of everything. If we protect nature and work together against climate change, we will bring peace not only to people but also to our world. Be an ambassador for peace!”
Key Details
Theme: Life on Land
Ages: 6–8 | 9–11 | 12–14
Medium: Freestyle (watercolor, pastel, oil, dry paint, etc.)
Collage and digital art are not accepted
Size: 12” x 18” (30.5 x 45.7 cm) art paper only
Eligibility: Children living in the U.S., including Atatürk School NY & YÖM Schools students
Awards (per age group)
🥇 1st Place: $200
🥈 2nd Place: $100
🥉 3rd Place: $50
🎖 Honorable Mention: Art Kit
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: March 10, 2026
Winners Announced: April 3, 2026
Exhibition & Award Ceremony: April 20–25, 2026
Submission Links
Ages 6–8: Click here to submit
Ages 9–11: Click here to submit
Ages 12–14: Click here to submit
📄 Contest rules & terms: Download contest guidelines
For questions, please contact:
📧 twlanewyork@gmail.com | 📞 (516) 234-5015
For more information, please click here.
We look forward to seeing our young artists express their creativity and become ambassadors for peace and nature 🌍🎨
Warm regards,
TACAM BoD
