About the event
The International Children’s Drawing Competition “World – Art – Children”, on the theme “The Little Prince,” is an international cultural project organized by the Gallery – School of Arts of Cannes (France). It invites children and teenagers aged 4 to 18 from all over the world to express their vision of The Little Prince through art, inspired by the timeless ideas of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: love, kindness, friendship, and respect for our planet.
Open to all artistic techniques, the competition aims to encourage creativity, intercultural dialogue, and universal human values. The best works will be presented at an international exhibition in Cannes.
Meet the organizer
TATIANA PERREARD
Tatiana Perreard has been an artist and educator since 1987. She is the founder and director of the École d’Art (her own Art School) in France (since 2012), a member of the International Academy of Arts, and a recognized professional within the international artistic community.
With nearly 40 years of artistic experience, Tatiana Perreard works within the Impressionist movement, developing her own distinctive style and original technique. Her long-standing teaching practice with both children and adults has led to the creation of a unique pedagogical method focused on developing each student’s creative potential and individuality.
Tatiana Perreard is the organizer of the “The Little Prince” International Drawing Competition, which brings together young artists from different countries and promotes the development of children’s creativity on an international scale.
Students of the school are winners of international art competitions and regularly exhibit their works in Paris, London, Monaco, Miami, as well as in other major cultural centers across Europe and the United States.
COMPETITION RULES
Objectives of the Competition
The competition aims to:
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develop children’s creativity and artistic sense;
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transmit human and moral values;
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promote culture and literature;
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strengthen international cultural exchange;
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support and reveal young talents.
Participants
The competition is open to children and teenagers aged 4 to 18, from all countries.
Catégories d’âge :
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4–8 years
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9–12 years
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13–18 years
Theme and Techniques
- Theme: The Little Prince: The World as Seen by Children
- Suggested themes:
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The Little Prince and his planet
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Friendship, love, and kindness
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A world without borders
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The Earth as seen by the Little Prince
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The wonders of the Universe
Allowed techniques: Drawing, painting, graphic art, watercolor, pastel, mixed media
Format: A4 or A3
Competition Timeline
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Competition announcement: 1 February 2026
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Submission of artworks: until 1 May 2026
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Jury evaluation: May 2026
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Results and exhibition of winners in Cannes (France): July 2026
Conditions of Participation
- Step 1: Fill out the registration form and pay the participation fee.
- Step 2: Send an email to:
📧 mondelartlesenfants@gmail.com
The email must include:
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a photo or scan of the artwork in good quality
(JPEG format, maximum 3 MB) -
the following information:
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first and last name of the artist;
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first and last name of the parent or teacher;
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title of the artwork;
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technique used;
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short description of the artwork (idea, message).
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Download the email template to submit your artwork
Evaluation Criteria
Artworks will be evaluated according to:
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respect for the theme;
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originality and creativity;
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artistic quality;
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emotional expressiveness.
Results and Awards
At the end of the competition, the following will be awarded:
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Grand Prize of the Competition
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Winners and laureates of each age category
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Special distinctions, such as:
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“Best Little Prince”
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“For Kindness and Sensitivity”
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“Fantasy and Dream”
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“For an Ecological Vision of the World”
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COMPETITION JUDGES
The panel of judges consists of artists, educators, illustrators, and representatives of cultural organizations.
