The exhibition was founded in 1967 to honor the memory of child victims from the Czech village of Lidice, murdered by the German Nazis, and all other children who died in the war. The Lidice International Children's Art Exhibition has gained international reputation throughout its history and has become one of the largest and oldest children's art exhibitions in Europe and in the world. We would like congratulate the children who have successfully participated in the previous year’s exhibition!

Only children aged 4 to 16 can take part in the exhibition, disabled participants can take part regardless of the age category (please indicate “disability”, the type of disability and the age of the participant).

Art categories:

• Drawing, painting
• Printmaking
• Mixed media
• Photography
• Film/animation
• Art objects (ceramics, metal, wood, glass, textile, paper etc.)

Elibility criteria:

The exhibition is open only to children at the age of 4 to 16, both as individuals and as representatives of schools and art clubs. 

• The maximum format for a 2D entry is 70 × 50 cm.

• The maximum format for a 3D entry is 100 × 70 × 40 cm, max. weight 10 kg.
• A maximum of two entries of the same technique (painting and drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, film/animation, art objects) by one artist is acceptable. One artist can participate with entries in multiple techniques.
• Use spray fixative for entries created in paints that can be dusted or wiped off. 
• Only photos on good-quality paper are acceptable.
• Films - short films and animations up to 3 minutes in length. For further specifications (eligibility criteria, the process of making films, registration of a film) see below. 
• Only original artworks are acceptable. Copies, xerox copies or electronic copies will not be eligible for assessment.
• Only such entries will be eligible for assessment that stick to the theme set for the edition. Larger entries, entries in passe-partout, mounted on colour or other papers and entries lacking a proper label will be excluded.
• Artworks should be labeled in accordance with the instructions provided.

WARNING: Please do not frame the artworks.

The organizer will be authorized to use the artworks for non-profit purposes, such as in the exhibition, charity actions and the organizer’s printouts. The artworks acquired will not be returned.

Labelling of artworks

Each work must have the following information on the back side:

• Name and surname of the child (give them in the following order: 1 name, 2 surname)
• Age and child’s gender
• Name and full address of the school or organization responsible for sending the work (name of the school, street, postcode, city, country). Information on the awards will be sent to this address.
• If a child participate as an individual, indicate their name, age, gender and home address, including an e-mail for communication (of a parent of theirs).

Please, fill in the label READABLY, in BLOCK ROMAN LETTERS (preferably on a PC). Works with illegible or incomplete labels will be excluded from the competition.

Time schedule of the exhibition:

• February 8, 2022
  Closing date for the submission of artworks to the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Ulaanbaatar
• March 17 - 19 and March 24 - 26, 2022
  Session of the exhibition jury (2 rounds)
• May 15, 2022 (at the latest)
  Results of the exhibition published at www.mdvv-lidice.cz
• June 2, 2022
  Vernissage and awards ceremony, Lidice Gallery
• June 2, 2022 – February 2, 2023
  Exhibition of the award-winning entries at the Lidice Gallery
• June 2022 
  Prizes, catalogues and invitations to participate in the next edition will be dispatched

Several small-scale exhibitions will be organized in the Czech Republic and in cities of other countries.

Please find more information on the official website of the International Lidice Children’s Exhibition of Fine Arts.