StudentScholars Private School & Learning Center Presents

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StudentScholars Lunar Art Competition – February 2026

 

Competition Overview

Celebrate the Lunar New Year through the power of art! Open to children aged 4 to 12, this exciting event invites young artists to express their creativity through drawing, painting, and mixed media, while learning about the traditions and symbolism of this vibrant cultural celebration.

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Event Details:
Date: Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Location: StudentScholars Private School Units 2 & 3, 60 Riviera Drive, Markham ON L3R 5M1
Eligible Ages: 4 to 12

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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Competition Time Schedule

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

• Group 1: ​​10:00 - 10:30 am​

• Group 2: 11:30 - 12:15 pm

• Group 3: 1:30 - 2:30 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 4–6)

• Time Limit: 30 minutes

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

• Mediums: Crayons, markers.

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🟡 Group 2: Intermediates (Ages 7–9)

• Time Limit: 45 minutes

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

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

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🔵 Group 3: Seniors (Ages 10–12)

• Time Limit: 1 hour

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

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

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Competition Rules:

1. Theme Requirement

   • Artwork must reflect Lunar New Year themes (e.g., zodiac animals, lanterns, dragons, traditional celebrations, etc.).

2. Original Artwork Only

   • All entries must be the student’s own original work. Tracing or copying existing art is not allowed.

3. Allowed Materials 

   • Drawing, painting, or mixed media on paper or canvas board.

   • All materials will be provided during the in-person competition.

4. Time Limits & In-Person Participation

   • Students must complete their artwork within their group’s time limit (30, 45, or 60 minutes).

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

5. Judging Criteria

   • Creativity & Originality

   • Relevance to Lunar New Year theme

   • Age-appropriate technique & effort

   • Overall presentation

6. 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.

7. 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!