The World Bank Children’s Art Prize: Livable Planet
The World Bank Family Network and Art Program are joining forces to launch the World Bank Children’s Art Prize, a new art contest for all World Bank Group children.
The theme of the inaugural contest is “Livable Planet.” Submissions took various forms, including drawings, paintings, graffiti, photography, or digital art.
Artwork Installation and Judging Process:
The installation of the “Livable Planet” artworks began the week of March 25th and will continue on a rolling basis to account for submissions from country offices (COs) arriving via regular mail.
- Clarity & Adherence to Theme (Livable Planet): Does the artwork clearly convey a message related to creating or maintaining a livable planet?
- Creativity & Originality: Does the artwork show unique and imaginative ideas related to the "Livable Planet" theme?
- Overall Artistic Impression: What is the overall impact of the artwork in its technique, composition, and presentation?
- Cause for exclusion from the juried selection (not from the exhibition): Not conforming to the required technical requirements on medium, subject, and size.
Selection of Winners:
- The Grand Prize Winner : The artwork with the most total points.
- Overall Winners: The top 3 artworks with the highest overall score across all age categories.
- Age Group Winners: The top 3 artworks in each age group, based on cumulative scores.
- Honorable Mentions: The top 20 runners-up.
In the case of a tie, the President of the Jury will make the final decision.
For more detailed information about the Judging process and Recognition of Winners:, please see the attached pdf below, Judging Packet and scoresheets.
Historical information about the contest.....
The deadline for submissions was Friday, March 8, 2024.
The competition was open to children between the age of 3 and 18, whose parents or caregivers are employees of the World Bank Group.
Below you will find information on: prizes and awards, art technical requirements, and submission instructions.
Prizes & Awards
- The winning artist’s work will be featured on the 2024 World Bank holiday card, which is distributed to heads of state, business leaders, and officials worldwide.
- All submitted artworks will be displayed in a special exhibition during the 2024 Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.
- Age group winners (3-6 years old, 7-12, 13-18) will have their art displayed in the World Bank President’s Office through 2024 and receive a certificate from the World Bank Group.
Judging was blind and take took place on March 28, 2024. The panel included a select group of World Bank staff and an art expert from the Smithsonian Institution.
Technical Requirements
- The artworks should be submitted on A4 or 8.5 x 11-inch paper.
- All entries should be clearly labeled on the back with: the child’s name, age, and country of residence. And include the parent’s name and World Bank Group email address.
- Submissions must be accompanied with the entry form below.
- Artworks on paper only (any technique admitted).
- The World Bank Art Program will mount your artwork for display. Artworks will not be framed.
Submission Instructions
- All art work had to have been hand delivered or sent by mail by Friday March 8, 2024 at 5:00pm EDT.
- Artworks can be submitted to the World Bank headquarters or respective country offices.
- To submit artwork:
- Headquarters: Bring your submission to MC1-749 (Next to Staff Association offices)
- Country Office: Country Offices should mail the artworks via Diplomatic Pouch – category “Educational Material”.
Matthew Burke – Registrar
The World Bank Art Program – MSN MC1-109
The World Bank Group
Please note: Artwork will not be returned
By making your submission, you agreed to the Competition Rules and Terms. See more by clicking here
For more detailed information about the Judging process and Recognition of Winners:, please see the attached pdf below, Judging Packet and scoresheets.
