The “Bridging Cultures: Unity in Diversity” contest invites all elementary and high school students under 18, residing and studying in Vietnam, to participate. This initiative offers a global stage for young talents to exhibit their creativity and engage with an international artistic network.
Selected artworks, submitted between September 15 and November 15, were showcased at the main venue for judging, with public attendance encouraged—a unique opportunity for Vietnamese students.
The award ceremony is scheduled for December 14, and the top-scoring artwork will be featured at the Louvre from January 16-17, 2026, alongside winning entries from 18 other nations, fostering a truly global artistic dialogue.
Hosted in Hanoi, this international student art competition features a distinguished jury of professors and artists from the US, China, South Korea, and Vietnam.
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