Express your ideas, emotions, and commitment towards building a healthier, peaceful, and sustainable world through the power of art.
The SDG Art Competition 2026 is an international creative awareness initiative aimed at inspiring children, students, and youth to express their ideas, emotions, and commitment towards building a healthier, peaceful, and sustainable world through the power of art.
CREGU is an international NPO dedicated to advancing youth education, research, and capacity-building. The organization's work is inspired by the values and principles of UNESCO and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while operating as an independent institution.
Empowering youth through education and research to drive sustainable global impact.
Follow these key dates to ensure you don't miss any deadlines.
Start your journey by registering.
Submit your artwork online.
Shortlisted participants announced.
Online final competition round.
Winners officially announced.
Students and youth from different educational and cultural backgrounds are invited to participate in the competition.
The competition is open to all young creative minds who wish to contribute positively to society through art and awareness.
Youngest creative minds beginning their artistic journey.
Students in their formative creative years.
High school students passionate about social causes.
Young adults ready to drive change through art.
Participants may create artworks based on any of the following SDG-related themes:
Participants may also creatively interpret any Sustainable Development Goal through their artwork.
Outstanding artworks will be recognized and rewarded across all categories. (For Each Category)
Participants may register either individually or through their respective schools.
Eligible students and youth may participate individually by completing the online registration form and paying the prescribed registration fee.
Register NowSchools may register participants in bulk under the institutional participation category.
The SDG Art Competition 2026 will be conducted in multiple stages to ensure transparent participation and systematic evaluation of all entries.
Complete online registration through the official website and pay the applicable registration fee within the prescribed timeline.
Confirmation details and participation instructions will be shared by the Nodal Office through email or WhatsApp.
Prepare your artwork at home or school and submit it online within the stipulated submission period for preliminary screening.
The Nodal Office reviews all submissions and announces the list of participants shortlisted for the Final Competition Round.
Selected participants prepare for the final round by following the guidelines issued by the Nodal Office.
Shortlisted participants join the online platform and participate in the Final Competition as per the prescribed rules.
Participants send their original artwork to the designated Nodal Office for evaluation by the Jury Panel.
The Jury Panel evaluates artworks based on creativity, originality, artistic presentation, relevance, and overall impact.
Winners receive medals, certificates, cash awards, and recognition materials through postal delivery.
The artworks will be evaluated by an independent Jury Panel based on the following criteria. The decision of the Jury Panel shall be final and binding.
How unique and inventive is the artwork?
Connection to the chosen SDG theme.
Visual quality, composition & color.
Inspiring meaningful social change.
Effective visual storytelling.
Registration opens on 15 June 2026. Click below to complete your registration.
Sustainable Development Council