Be One Gallery
Young Artists Competition 2026
"Art for Tomorrow"
Be One Gallery is proud to present its first-ever art competition for young artists, designed to inspire and encourage students who are considering a future in the field of art. This program aims to nurture creativity, build confidence, and provide a meaningful platform for young talents to explore and express their artistic vision.
By participating, students will have the opportunity to share their work with a wider audience, gain recognition, and experience the excitement of exhibiting alongside professional artists. This initiative is not just a competition—it is a chance to spark a lifelong passion for art and support the next generation of creative voices.
Eligibility
- Students aged 11–18
- Open to students in Singapore only
Opportunities for Participants
- The Top 10 artworks will be selected to be exhibited at the upcoming Voice of Art 6: Pause to Begin exhibition, taking place from 25 to 31 May 2026 at ION Art Gallery, L4, ION Orchard, alongside our professional artists.
- 5 artworks will be selected by the Be One Gallery Team
- 5 artworks will be selected by audience votes
- Top 10 winners will receive certificate and prizes from organizer and our sponsors
- Participating students will receive a Certificate of Participation
Theme: Art for Tomorrow
Participants are invited to express their ideas, perspectives, or imagination through any artistic medium.
Participants are invited to express their ideas, perspectives, or imagination through any artistic medium.
Submission Guidelines
- Artwork must be original and created by the participant.
- Submit a high-quality photo of the artwork, including:
- Title
- Medium
- Size
- A short description (maximum 200 words)
- Name, Age, and Email for contact
- Artwork size should be approximately 40–60 cm and may be created in any medium.
- Selected Top 10 artworks will need to be framed if on paper, or ready to hang if on stretched canvas.
- Only original artworks will be considered. Be One Gallery reserves the right to replace any Top 10 artwork found to be copied or not original.
Deadline & Submission
- Deadline: Before or by 30 March 2026
- Submission Email: [email protected]
Voting
- Voting for all artworks will take place from 10 April to 20 April 2026.
- Results will be shared with all participating students via email after voting ends.
Certificate Collection & Exhibition
- All participating students are welcome to visit the Voice of Art 6 exhibition to collect their printed certificate.
- Certificates will be available for collection only at the exhibition, from 26 May to 1 June at ION Art Gallery, L4, ION Orchard. Please note that Be One Gallery will not be responsible for certificates that are not collected during this period.
Be One Gallery warmly invites young artists to participate in this inaugural competition
and take the first step in sharing their creative voices with the world.