Jeune Pinceau Awards
Now accepting participants in Thailand!
JPA Innovative Art Award（Jeune Pinceau Awards ) - Under 21 Years Old
Supported by the French Ministry of Culture, the French Ministry of Education, the Central government of Paris, the French National Museum, and top international art colleges, over a hundred primary and secondary schools in France actively participate. International tour exhibition in five famous major cities.
After the 2024 edition, which saw record participation (over 2,500 drawings received) and impressive creative quality, the "Jeune Pinceau" competition is now in its fourth year.
Please join us in this wonderful event!
Why
participate in
the JPA Art Awards
International stage: Authoritative endorsement
Supported by the French Ministry of Education and the Paris municipal government, and evaluated by mentors from top international art colleges, the winning works can be exhibited in famous venues, allowing the world to see your talent.
Diversified growth · Cross-border Empowerment
The theme creation of the competition inspires creativity, and it is accompanied by art study Tours, master courses, and study abroad consultation. It comprehensively enhances from creation to practice, unlocks an art + cross-cultural perspective, and provides overseas practice certificates to support applications to top art colleges.
College Admission Boost · Pathways to Prestigious Universities
In collaboration with institutions such as the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beauchamp de Paris (one of the world's top four art academies), outstanding performers can be recommended and supported, accumulating competitiveness for art study abroad (especially at top French universities) and obtaining admission tickets to top art institutions.
2025 Edition now open for registration!
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2025 Edition now open for registration! *
Competition Details
3 Themes to Choose
2050, on the road to...: In 3 or 4 panels, in comic strip form, tell the story of your journey: How, to what destination, and with whom!
My Eco-Friendly Home: I imagine a home with the smallest possible ecological footprint.
In the shoes of an artist : I adapt or recreate a drawing/painting from one or more works of art.
For the Winners
Trophy and Certificate
Exhibition of the winning drawings in Thailand and France
Discussions and meetings with the winners during their visit to France
Surprise Gifts
Participation
Age: 21 years old or younger
Form: Drawing or painting, free medium and technique (including digital drawing and animation)
Size: A3 (29.7 cm x 42.0 cm overall), horizontal or vertical
Maximum 3 drawings per participant
Event Schedule
Application Deadline for the 2025/2026 Edition: November 30, 2025
Jury Selection: January-February 2026
Competition results: February 28, 2026 at the latest
Award ceremony for winners and workshops: March 2026
Exhibition in France: March 2026
Exhibitions in guest countries: May-June 2026
4 prizes will be awarded
Grand prix du « Jeune Pinceau » (Grand Prize)
Prix du talent « Jeune Pinceau » (Talent Prize)
Prix « Un autre regard » (Another Perspective Prize)
Sélection du jury « Espoir » (Jury Selection Prize)
*Drawings selected by the "Art Students" Jury
10 guest countries
South Africa
Cambodia
Canada
Indonesia
Japan
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Singapore
Thailand
USA
