IRYYRM: I Reflect You, You Reflect Me
Theme 2025: “My Mother and Tradition”
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Introduction
The Odi Art Centre (Odisha, India) proudly announces the 2nd International Children & Youth Art Contest 2025.
Inspired by the ancient Indian philosophical concept of Indra’s Net (Indra Jaal), this contest invites young minds to express the universal truth that all beings in the world are interconnected through the language of art.
True to its title, “I Reflect You, You Reflect Me,” this international art event seeks to nurture reflection, connection, and self-realization among children and youth from around the world.
🎨 Theme 2025: “My Mother and Tradition”
The 2025 theme focuses on Motherhood and Tradition — the roots of life, love, and cultural heritage.
In the previous edition, children and youth from across the globe expressed their identities through self-portraits, revealing their pure and insightful visions of the past, present, and future.
This year, the theme expands to explore how the image of Mother and Tradition embodies our shared humanity, nurturing spirit, and the timeless continuity of culture.
🏆 Exhibition & Awards
* Exhibition :
Winning artworks will be showcased in collaboration with UNESCO at the Chilika Shelduck Festival (Odisha, India) — a global celebration of art, culture, and humanity.
Selected works will also be exhibited in other countries and international art venues.
* Awards :
Winners will receive certificates and trophies, and will be invited to join the 2026 Odi Art Centre International Children & Youth Art Workshop, where they can experience diverse art forms including painting, music, dance, and martial arts in an inspiring intercultural environment.
Participation Guidelines
* Eligibility: Children and youth aged 6 to 18 years
* Art Format: Two-dimensional works (recommended within 45 cm in width and height)
* Submission: Upload artwork images and application form via the Odi Art Centre official website
* Deadline : October 20, 2025 . The deadline extended to 27 Oct 2025
* Result Announcement: Late October 2025
* Exhibition Date: November 15, 2025, during the Chilika Shelduck Festival, in collaboration with UNESCO
Evaluation Criteria
An international panel of artists and cultural professionals will evaluate the submissions, selecting works that deeply and creatively express the theme “My Mother and Tradition.”
Chosen artworks will be requested as physical copies for exhibition.
Contact
Odi Art Centre (Odisha, India)
🌐 odiartcentre.in
📞 +91 94372 83230
CRIAFT (Culture Research Institute of Asian Folk & Tradition, Korea)
📞 +82 10 6351 1884