IDW 2026: Classroom Art Contest
At SCIC, we believe art can inspire reflection, ignite action, and serve as a powerful form of activism. One way we engage with Saskatchewan educators and students is through our International Development Week Classroom Art Contest. This year’s IDW Classroom Art Contest challenges classrooms to get creative and inspire others through art. Add your voice — and your classmates’ voices — to the global movement toward building a better, more inclusive world.
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Colours of the Earth
This year’s theme celebrates the beauty and diversity of our planet. Colours of the Earth invites students to explore the many ways our world expresses itself —through nature, cultures, people, and ideas. It encourages classrooms to reflect on how every colour and every voice contributes to a vibrant, interconnected world that we all share and care for.
Who: K-12 Classrooms in Saskatchewan
Why: International Development Week (IDW), celebrated the first week of February every year, is an annual initiative that has engaged Canadians on global issues since 1991
Deadline: January 30, 2026
Submission Requirements:
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Each student will create an individual artwork reflecting the theme. The class will combine their individual works into one collaborative art piece.
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Submit a clear photograph of the completed artwork along with a 250-word statement explaining its significance.
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Only one submission per class.
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All entries must be submitted by Friday, January 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. (CST)
Additional Guidelines:
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Each class submission must be original and previously unpublished. It must also be the sole work of the students.
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The teacher leads a brief discussion on the chosen theme before starting the activity.
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Your class submission should take into account SCIC’s Value Statement: We are committed to the recognition of the dignity of all people and their right to self-determination, to the protection of the world’s fragile environment, to the equitable distribution of power, and to the promotion of global understanding, cooperation, peace and justice through mutual learning, partnership, transparency and solidarity.
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The individual artworks are then combined into one collaborative class piece, which can be displayed on a classroom blackboard, whiteboard, or wall—either inside or outside the classroom.
Selection Process:
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The winner will be chosen by SCIC’s Board of Directors Membership and Awards Committee members through a voting process. The number of winners and any grouping will depend on participation. All entries will be considered, and creativity, effort, engagement with the theme, and age group will be taken into account. Winners will be announced during IDW 2026.