Deadline: 25-Jun-21
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s Youth with Refugees Art Contest is now open. The overall theme is “together through sport”.
For all of them in this turbulent year, sport has proven itself vital to restore physical and mental health, inspire and energize them, and create solidarity as they team up to beat COVID-19. Sport also helps those who face the hardest possible times in their lives to rebuild their futures. You can use your talents to illustrate the power of sport to bring people together.
Here are some things to think about to inspire you:
- Sport brings hope. Sport is a great way to heal after going through difficult times. It helps with the mental health during the pandemic. It helps refugees recover from the experience of war and persecution. Learn more.
- Sport fosters inclusion. Sport is a great way to bring people together. When young refugees find safety in a new country, playing with others in the community helps them make friends and feel like they belong.
- Sport inspires. They all love to watch the favourite athletes. Did you know that there is a Refugee Olympic Team and a Refugee Paralympic Team? For the second time in history, they will compete during the Games in Tokyo this summer!
How does it work?
You can draw by hand or on a computer or tablet. If you draw by hand, please scan or take a good quality picture of your drawing. They accept drawings in pdf, jpeg and png formats.
- For the general competition, send them a drawing or a comic illustrating the theme, in the format of your choice.
- For the #dreamball design competition, use the ball design template and draw within the two frames. If you cannot print or use the template, draw the pentagon and hexagon shapes by hand. Try to use a maximum of 3 different colors including white. Feel free to draw more abstract designs.
What is the reward?
- Your best creations will be shared with our 10 million followers on our social media platforms and featured in a digital exhibition. Finalists will receive special prizes and goodies from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
Eligibility Criteria
- If you are between 10 and 30 years old, this art contest is your chance to use your creativity for a good cause. You don’t need to be a professional artist. Anyone can be creative in their own way. Young refugees, asylum-seekers, stateless and internally displaced people are most welcome to join the contest.
For more information, visit https://www.unhcr.org/youth-with-refugees-art-contest.html