StudentScholars Private School & Learning Center Presents

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StudentScholars Art Competition – February 2026

 

Competition Overview

Get ready to bring your imagination to life! The StudentScholars Art Competition 2025 invites young artists from  to ages 4 to 16 years to express themselves through the power of art.

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Whether your child loves to draw, paint, sketch, or design, this is their chance to showcase their talent, build confidence, and be recognized for their creativity. Our annual art competition is more than just a contest — it's a celebration of artistic expression, originality, and passion.

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Open to all skill levels, this fun and inspiring event encourages students to explore their creativity, try new techniques, and share their unique perspective with the community.

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Join us as we celebrate young talent and artistic growth at StudentScholars!

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Event Details:
Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Location: StudentScholars Private School Units 2 & 3, 60 Riviera Drive, Markham ON L3R 5M1
Eligible Ages: 4 to 16

Each age group will participate during its scheduled time slot, followed by an award ceremony immediately after.

​Participation Fee: $25
To secure your child’s spot, both the registration form and payment must be submitted before the deadline.​​​​

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Art Materials: Participants are required to bring their own materials. 

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Competition Time Schedule

Participants are asked to arrive at least 10 minutes before the competition begins.

• Group 1: ​​10:00 - 11:00 am​

• Group 2: 1:00 - 2:00 pm

• Group 3: 1:00 - 2:00 pm

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Registration Deadline:
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, at 5:00 PM. No registrations will be accepted after this deadline.

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Please note: A minimum of 8 participants per grade/group is required for the competition to proceed. If this requirement is not met, you will be notified at least 2 days in advance of the competition date.

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Age Groups, Focus Areas & Time Limits:
 

🟢 Group 1: Juniors (Ages 4–7)

• Time Limit: 1 hour

• Focus: Open expression using shapes, colors, and imagination.

Materials required (Participants need to bring)

• Mediums allowed : Crayons, markers, pencils, erases

• Required Canvas size: 8" x 10"

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🟡 Group 2: Intermediates (Ages 8–12)

• Time Limit: 2 hours

• Focus: Guided projects—festive characters, cultural elements, basic techniques.

Materials required (Participants need to bring)

• Mediums allowed: Colored pencils, pastels, paints, or mixed media, pencils, erases

• Required Canvas size: 11" x 14"

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🔵 Group 3: Seniors (Ages 13–16)

• Time Limit: 2 hours

• Focus: Theme interpretation, shading, perspective, and creative use of materials.

Materials required (Participants need to bring)

• Mediums allowed: Colored pencils, pastels, paints, or mixed media.

• Required Canvas size:16" x 20"​

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Competition Rules:

1. Theme Requirement

   • Participants may create artwork on any subject of their choice using the visual art medium listed above. Creativity and originality are encouraged.

2. Allowed Materials 

   • Please refer above. Participants should bring their own materials.

3. Time Limits & In-Person Participation

   • Students must complete their artwork within their group’s time limit (1,or 120 minutes).

   • A timer will be displayed, and students must stop when time is called.

4. Judging Criteria

   • Creativity & Originality

   • Age-appropriate technique & effort

   • Overall presentation

5. Awards & Recognition

   • Winners will be selected from each age group.

   • Certificates and prizes will be awarded.

   • Selected artworks will be showcased at the school and featured online.

6. Respect & Conduct

   • Students are expected to respect fellow participants and their work.

   • Disruptive behavior may result in removal from the competition.​

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Awards and Prizes

1st Place:

• Gold Medal

• Certificate

• Gift voucher for 1 free class from StudentScholars
  (Transferable to any child aged 4 to 13)

2nd Place:

• Silver Medal

• Certificate

3rd Place:

• Bronze Medal

• Certificate

All Participants:

• Certificate of Participation​

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For questions or assistance, please contact us at:
Email: info@studentscholarscentre.com |  Call/Text: 647-477-2520/ 905-505-0363

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We look forward to welcoming students and families to an exciting day celebrating spelling, learning, and academic excellence!