Organizer

ShinHan Art Materials Inc. (South Korea)

Location

Global (Originated in South Korea, open to worldwide participants since 2018)

Deadline

May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM KST (UTC+9)

Competition Category

By age group: Ages 16-18, Ages 13-15, Ages 7-12, Ages 4-6

Eligibility

Art lovers worldwide aged 4-18 years

Entry Fee

Free

Prizes/Awards

Grand Prize (1) US $2,000 + Trophy + Certificate; First Place (4 by age group) Ages 16-18 $600, Ages 13-15 $400, Ages 7-12 $200, Ages 4-6 $200 + Certificate; Second Place (8) $100 + ShinHan Watercolors + Certificate; Third Place (8) ShinHan Watercolors + Certificate; Fourth Place & Honorable Mentions: Certificate

Core Introduction

The 30th ShinHan Postcard Art Contest is an international youth art competition established in 1997, attracting over 400,000 participants. In 2025, entries came from over 60 countries. This year's theme "A Postcard to Myself: 30 Years from Now. Drawing Tomorrow" invites young artists to express hopes for the future through traditional fine art painting on a postcard-sized canvas (14.7cm × 10cm). Artworks must primarily use fine art paints (watercolor, acrylic, oil, gouache), one original work per participant. Judging in June, winners announced July 10.