Organizer · MySLide Corp
2025 5th IYAC Global Youth Art Contest
in association with
The 5th IYAC Global Youth Art Contest is proudly hosted by MySLide Corp. in collaboration with the GSEF Foundation, Detour Gallery (New York), and Senator Gordon M. Johnson from New Jersey. This contest runs from February 3 to June 16, 2025, inviting young artists worldwide to express their thoughts through art as they grow into engaged members of society. Selected works from the first evaluation round will be featured in an offline exhibition held at Detour Gallery in New York. Of these, five finalists will receive the prestigious New Jersey State Senator’s Award.
This contest offers young artists a unique opportunity to unleash their creativity and passion, expressing their personal stories through art. Now in its 5th year, the event celebrates the limitless potential of youth and provides a platform for conveying powerful social messages through artistic expression. The theme for the 2025 contest is “Unity in Diversity”, encouraging participants to explore how harmony can shine through differences. This theme emphasizes inclusivity, solidarity, and the balance of diverse perspectives, inspiring contestants to create works that convey powerful narratives about understanding and cooperation.
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Organizer · MySLide Corp.
2025 5th IYAC Global Youth Art Contest
in association with
The 5th IYAC Global Youth Art Contest is proudly hosted by MySLide Corp. in collaboration with the GSEF Foundation, Detour Gallery (New York), and Senator Gordon M. Johnson from New Jersey. This contest runs from February 3 to June 16, 2025, inviting young artists worldwide to express their thoughts through art as they grow into engaged members of society. Selected works from the first evaluation round will be featured in an offline exhibition held at Detour Gallery in New York. Of these, five finalists will receive the prestigious New Jersey State Senator’s Award.
This contest offers young artists a unique opportunity to unleash their creativity and passion, expressing their personal stories through art. Now in its 5th year, the event celebrates the limitless potential of youth and provides a platform for conveying powerful social messages through artistic expression. The theme for the 2025 contest is “Unity in Diversity”, encouraging participants to explore how harmony can shine through differences. This theme emphasizes inclusivity, solidarity, and the balance of diverse perspectives, inspiring contestants to create works that convey powerful narratives about understanding and cooperation.
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Contest Information
Theme: Unity in Diversity
How to Apply (Online Submission)
Contest Process (2025)
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Global Online Submission Upload artwork photos and complete submission online Early Bird: Feb 03 - Mar 31 Regular: Apr 01 - Jun 16 | Preliminary Screening Judging based on uploaded image submissions Jun 26 | Artwork Collection Collecting selected physical artworks Jun 26 - Jul 08 | Final Screening and Exhibition Final evaluation and artwork exhibition in New York Final Screening: Jul 22 Exhibition: Jul 29 - Aug 02 | Artwork Return Returning exhibited artworks to creators Aug 04 - Aug 13 |
![]() | Global Online Submission Upload artwork photos and complete submission online. Early Bird: Feb 03 - Mar 31 Regular: Apr 01 - Jun 16 |
![]() | Preliminary Screening Judging based on uploaded image submissions. Jun 26 |
![]() | Artwork Collection Collecting selected physical artworks. Jun 26 - Jul 08 |
![]() | Exhibition and Final Screening Final evaluation and artwork exhibition in New York. Final Screening: Jul 22 Exhibition: Jul 29 - Aug 02 |
![]() | Artwork Return Return exhibited artworks to the creators. Aug 04 - Aug 13 |
2024 4th IYAC Awards
Gordon M. Johnson
Awards
1. Special Award - New Jersey State Senator's Award
2. Exhibition Opportunity
3. Artwork Sales
4. Certificates
2024 4th IYAC Awards
Gordon M. Johnson
2025 Exhibition Venue (New York)
Algorithms / Miss Bugs
Detour Gallery (New York)
Exhibition Information
Artwork Sales
Award Level | Details |
WINNER |
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GOLD MEDAL |
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SILVER MEDAL |
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BRONZE MEDAL |
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Procedure / Period (2024) | Details |
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Online Submission EarlyBird Feb 03 - Mar 31 Regular Apr 01 - Jun 16 |
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Preliminary Evaluation Result Out: Jun 26 |
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Artwork Collection Jun 26 - Jul 08 |
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Final Evaluation & Exhibition (New York) Final Evaluation: Jul 22 Exhibition: Jul 29 - Aug 02 |
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Artwork Return Aug 04 - Aug13 |
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Delivery to South Korea | Delivery to New York, USA |
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※ Please send the artwork to the nearest available location. This is optional.
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