Island children and youth are invited to submit artwork in celebration of International Children's Day

Children’s Health Foundation’s art show gives all children and youth up to the age of 18 the opportunity to create artwork in celebration of International Children’s Day! All submitted artwork will be displayed in an online gallery on our website from November 20, 2023 through February 14, 2024, and selected pieces will be displayed for a minimum of one week in one of our facilities: Westshore Child, Youth, and Family Centre in Colwood; Sooke Child, Youth, and Family Centre; Jeneece Place in Victoria; and Q̓ʷalayu House in Campbell River. Twelve pieces will also be selected for our Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island 2024 wall calendar.

All children and youth living on Vancouver Island or the surrounding islands are invited to get involved in this fun project!

Art show themes

  • Fall
  • Family
  • Animals
  • Winter
  • Rainbows
  • Vancouver Island
  • Spring
  • Happiness
  • Travel
  • Summer
  • Nature
  • Food

The art show is open to all young amateur artists who live on Vancouver Island or the surrounding islands. We’ll accept artwork submissions until August 18, 2023. Bookmark this page and return on November 20, 2023, to view our gallery of all submitted artwork. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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Youth Virtual Art Show FAQ

Who is eligible to participate in this art show?

All amateur young artists up to the age of 18 who live on Vancouver Island or the surrounding islands.

How many pieces of artwork per young artist?

Young artists can submit a maximum of three pieces.

What is the submission deadline?

All artwork must be received by August 18, 2023.

What if we want to create artwork for more than one theme?

You are welcome to create artwork for three different themes. Please keep artwork to one theme per piece.

What is my artwork being used for?

Your artwork will be displayed in a digital art show and at one of the Foundation facilities. If your artwork is selected for a 2023 or 2024 Foundation calendar, it may represent one of the months, along with your first name, age, title of your piece, and home community.

When will the entries be selected? How will artists be notified?

Once the show closes, it will take up to four weeks to review all submissions and make a final decision. Artists whose artwork is selected for a calendar will be notified via phone and/or email.

How many pieces of artwork will be selected?

At least two pieces of artwork will be selected for each theme.

What can I use to create my artwork?

Markers, paints, watercolors, pastels, collage – as long as it is two-dimensional. All artwork must be submitted on 8.5” x 11” paper.

Can I send in my artwork digitally?

No, unfortunately only mailed-in artwork will be accepted.

If my artwork isn’t selected, will I receive it back?

No, unfortunately, artwork will not be returned.

I would like to submit a piece of artwork, but I cannot print the entry form. Can I still take part?

Yes, absolutely. Please handwrite the information required on a separate piece of paper and include it along with your submission.

Who can I reach out to if I have any questions during the show?

If you have any questions, please reach out to Aimee Kapil at aimee.kapil@islandkidsfirst.com.