The biggest online art stage for young creators in Nigeria is here!
Are you between 7–18 years old and love to draw, paint, or create with color? Then this is your chance to show the world your art, win prizes, and join a growing community of young artists.
Think Art Festival is an annual art show for emerging student artists in Nigeria. The festival aims to develop, expose and inculcate the flair and love for art amongst talented pupils and students in both public and private schools.
This year’s theme is Special: “REFLECTION"
It is an Online Edition that seeks to attract participants from various schools where the contestants will exhibit their art pieces for the world to see as well as interact with art enthusiasts, appreciate, and be inspired by other participants.
It is open to kids between ages 7-18 years out of which the top 10 works from each age would be would be selected from.
About the festival
The Think Artist Festival is not “just another contest.” It’s an annual movement created to celebrate student artists across Nigeria.
We started back in 2021 with Art Explosion; Abuja’s first-ever virtual art contest, attracting over 65 entries from 12 schools. Since then, we’ve grown into a creative hub for young people who see the world differently and want to express that through art.
We’ve been featured on AIT News, judged by reps from the British Council, and inspired dozens of schools across the FCT. This year, we’re back… bigger, brighter, and fully online so anyone can join.
Who Can Join? (Eligibility)
The Think Artist Festival is open to:
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Kids and teens between 7–18 years old
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Must be enrolled in any primary or secondary school in Nigeria ONLY
There are 2 age categories
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Category 1: 7–12 years
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Category 2: 13–18 years
The Think Art Festival accepts artwork submitted by parents or legal guardians of children between Seven (7) and Eighteen (18) years of age.
Joining is super simple!
STEP 1
Follow us on Instagram @ThinkArtist to stay updated.
STEP 2
Check the official Artwork Guidelines (scroll down).
STEP 3
Create your art inspired by this year’s theme: “REFLECTION”
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Painting , sculpture, or drawing, by hand with any material you choose
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Record a 90-second video of yourself creating it
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Submit your entry online HERE.
Your entry MUST include:
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A clear photo of your finished artwork (JPEG, 1MB–5MB)
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Your 90-second video
Make sure your files are titled like this: [LAST NAME, FIRST NAME-Artwork Title]
Deadline for Submission: December 1st 2025 (12 Midnight)
Announcement of Results: December 25th, 2025.
Judging & Criteria
Your work will be reviewed by a panel of artists and collectors. Here’s how we score:
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Execution of Concept (40%): Does your artwork connect emotionally?
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Uniqueness (30%): Is your idea fresh, age-appropriate, and different?
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Artistry (30%): Composition, technique, color balance.
Share with your community, get them to cheer you on.
Ask yourself:
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Does my artwork really reflect the Theme?
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Is it neat, striking, and memorable?
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Does it feel original and “me”?
Works would be Submitted
HERE
Artwork Guidelines
✅ Must be original (no plagiarism, no recycling old work).
✅ Must be 2D (painting, sculpture or drawing by hand).
✅ Paper/canvas size: 8.5 x 11 inches minimum, up to 15.7 x 21.7 inches.
✅ Submit digital files (JPEG, JPG, PNG, PDF, 1–5MB).
✅ Add a 50-word description of your piece.
❌ No lewd, obscene, offensive, or copied content.
Prizes & Awards
We don’t just clap; we reward!
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Gold Award (1st Place): ₦100,000
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Silver Award (2nd Place): ₦60,000
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Bronze Award (3rd Place): ₦40,000
Plus, 20 consolation prizes of ₦10,000 each + certificates.
That’s a total of 23 winners this year.
FAQs
Q: Where do I send my artwork? Submit online via [submissions@thethinkartist.com].
Q: Can I keep my work after winning? 1st–3rd place works stay with us. Consolation winners keep theirs.
Q: Can I keep my work after winning? 1st–3rd place works stay with us. Consolation winners keep theirs.
Q: Do I have to follow on Instagram? Yes; so you don’t miss updates and to boost your online votes.
Q: How important are Instagram likes? Very. They make up 30% of your total score. But no shortcuts. If you buy likes, you’re out.
Q: What types of art are allowed? Any hand-drawn 2D works: pencil, marker, watercolor, acrylic, painting.
