SDGs: A Race We Can Win Painting Competition

This year marks the halfway point to our 2030 deadline to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Now we're in a race against time to achieve our vision of a better future for all, but this is still a race we can win.

To help accelerate progress on the SDGs and inspire everyone to take action for people, planet and prosperity, the United Nations in the Philippines has partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) on a nationwide painting competition with the theme "SDGs: A Race We Can Win." The contest is open to Filipino school children aged 12-18 years who have not yet exhibit their artwork. We want to know: what is your vision for a better future?

The paintings will also represent a call for solidarity for everyone to join in and help us hurdle the second stretch of this race to achieve the SDGs. Guided by a Memorandum from the Department of Education, elementary and high school students will be encouraged to participate in the competition.

A committee to be led by DepEd and UN Philippines will select the winning entries. The awarding ceremony will be held in December.

REGISTRATION & ELIGIBILITY

The painting competition is open to all youth aged 12 to 18 years old residing in the Philippines, who have not held a solo exhibition.

A participant can submit only ONE (1) entry.

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ARTWORK

• Entry must reflect the theme: “SDGs: A Race that We Can Win.”
• Entry must be in A3 size (297 x 420mm or 11.7 x 16.5 in).
• Any medium is acceptable, but the submission should be in digital format and ready for digital printing and/or reproduction.
• The entry must be an original work, conceptualized, and executed by the entrant. 
• The entry must NOT have been uploaded to any online platform or social network site prior to the competition. 
• The entry should NOT be signed by the entrant.

PRIZES

• UN Trophy and Certificate
• Feature in UN collaterals, newsletters, and social media channels

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Accomplish the online entry form. You will be able to submit your artwork directly in the form.
• Entrants under 18 years old must also submit a parental consent form.
• Label your submission file following this format: firstname-surname of the entrant (for example: Jose-Rizal.jpg).
• Don’t sign your submission! All artists retain full ownership of their submitted work.
• Once notified, shortlisted entrants will need to send their artwork by courier to the UN Resident Coordinator's Office, 15th Floor, Rockwell Business Center Sheridan North Tower, United cor. Sheridan Streets, Mandaluyong City, Philippines.
• For any questions or concerns, email unic-manila@un.org.
• Deadline for submission is 30 November 2023, 11:59 PM.

CRITERIA for JUDGING

Originality and Uniqueness: 20 %

Creativity and Artistry: 20%

Color and Tone: 15%

Overall Impression: 15%

Interpretation of the theme: 30%