A little brush goes a long way
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A little brush goes a long way ~
Jeune Pinceau Awards (JPA)
An official platform for Jeune Pinceau Awards (JPA) - Paris International Young Artists Competition .
5th Edition 2025
About JPA..
Founded by the Académie Franco-Chinoise d’Art et de Culture, the JPA (Jeune Pinceau Awards) has received strong support from the French Ministry of Education, the central government of Paris, the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, as well as numerous renowned cultural and art institutions across Europe.
This event is open to young children and teens worldwide, up to the age of 21 years.
It’s initial focused was on Chinese and French young artists but since 2023, it has welcomed many young talents from all over the world. Its mission is to promote exchange (in education, creation, and journeys of exploration), to discover new young artistic talents, and to present perspectives of multicultural dialogue. At the same time, it provides a platform for children and teens from diverse cultural backgrounds to observe, learn, inspire, and interact with one another in unity. It aims to help every gifted child a platform to showcase and realized their artistic dreams on the world stage.
JPA 2025..
The previous 2024 edition received record-breaking participation (over 2,500 works submitted) and astonishing artistic creativity. Moving on to 2025, the JPA welcomes its fifth edition with invitation to all cultural and ethnicity background.
Send your best artwork, and your masterpiece might be exhibited in Paris!
Join us in this wonderful event!
Why
participate in
the JPA Art Awards
International stage: Institutional Recognition
With strong support from the French Ministry of Education and the central government of Paris, and evaluation by mentors from world-class art academies, the winning works have the opportunity to be exhibited in Paris and in various Asian capitals, allowing the world to see and witness your talent.
Rich Activities : Cross-cultural Exchange
Each year, the competition’s unique themes inspire creativity and imagination among young people and children. Complementary programs—such as art tours, master workshops, online interactive platforms, and overseas study consultations—enable participants to learn and experience the charm of both Eastern and Western cultures in a comprehensive way—from creation to practice.
Academic Advancement : Pathway to Prestigious Institutions
Professors from leading international art schools and universities (such as the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris and the University of Cambridge) personally provide reviews and guidance. Participants also have the opportunity to receive recommendations from them or the competition committee. Combined with overseas study experiences and certificates, this builds strong competitiveness for studying at Europe’s top art academies—serving as a ticket to the world’s most prestigious art institutions.
2025 Edition now open for registration!
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2025 Edition now open for registration! *
Competition Details
3 Themes to Choose
2050, on the road to...: In 3 or 4 panels, in comic strip form, tell the story of your journey: How, to what destination, and with whom!
My Eco-Friendly Home: I imagine a home with the smallest possible ecological footprint.
In the shoes of an artist : I adapt or recreate a drawing/painting from one or more works of art.
For the Winners
Trophy and Certificate
Exhibition of the winning pieces in France, Singapore and Thailand
Mentorship and art tours for the winners during their visit to France
Surprise Gifts
Participation
Age: 21 years old or younger
Form: Drawing or painting, free medium and technique (including digital drawing and animation)
Size: A3 (29.7 cm x 42.0 cm overall), horizontal or vertical
Maximum 3 drawings per participant
Event Schedule
Application Deadline for the 2025/2026 Edition: December 21, 2025
Jury Selection: January-February 2026
Competition results: February 28, 2026 at the latest
Award ceremony for winners and workshops: March 2026
Exhibition in France: March/April 2026
Exhibition in selected guests countries : May - July 2026
4 prizes will be awarded
Grand prix du « Jeune Pinceau » (Grand Prize)
Prix du talent « Jeune Pinceau » (Talent Prize)
Prix « Un autre regard » (Another Perspective Prize)
Sélection du jury « Espoir » (Jury Selection Prize)
*Drawings selected by the "Art Students" Jury
Guest countries
Canada
Indonesia
Japan
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Singapore
Thailand
USA
Vietnam
Hong Kong
China
