This Year's Theme: "Our Treasure, the Earth"

The "JQA International Environmental Children's Drawing Contest" is held to provide an opportunity for children to consider environmental issues through drawing, and to foster environmental awareness among the next generation.

The contest has been held 17 times to date, targeting children aged 7 to 15 from around the world. In the previous contest, over 17,000 entries were received from 94 countries.




The children's artworks depict familiar nature, living creatures, family, and their local communities, showcasing rich imagination and sensitivity. Beyond borders, cultures, and languages, the works convey messages about the global environment.

The theme for the 18th contest is "Our Treasure, the Earth." Children are encouraged to express their vision of our irreplaceable "treasure," the beautiful Earth.

Additionally, outstanding works from the 16th contest are on display until January 22, 2017, at the Yozan Uichi Memorial Museum of Art in Aomori.

Submission Guidelines
Deadline | Postmark valid until Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Eligibility | Elementary and Junior High School Students
Specifications | B4 or 8-cut size drawing paper (any art materials are acceptable)
Theme | Our Treasure, the Earth

16th International Environmental Children's Drawing Contest Exhibition of Award-Winning Works
Period | Until Sunday, January 22, 2017
Hours | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last entry 5:30 PM)
Venue | Shichinohe Town Yozan Uichi Memorial Museum of Art
67-94 Arakumana, Shichinohe-machi, Kamikita-gun, Aomori