About Us
PICASSO ART CONTEST (presented by PICASSO CREATIVE SKILLS) is a prestigious international online art competition open to children and young adults aged 6 to 19. We also offer specialized contests for younger participants aged 2 to 6. Established with the mission to inspire and nurture artistic talent, our platform has welcomed participants from over 76 countries, including the USA, UK, India, UAE, and Malaysia. Our community has grown to attract art enthusiasts from more than 129 countries worldwide.
Our Journey
Founded in 2012, Picasso Art Contest began as a platform to encourage creativity among young artists. We are proud to be registered under the Government of India as Picasso Creative Skills. To ensure a smooth and fast user experience, our website is hosted in Los Angeles, United States.
ISO 9001:2015 Certificate
We are thrilled to announce that Picasso Creative Skills, the organization behind Picasso Art Contest, has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification. This recognition reflects our commitment to quality and excellence.
What is ISO?
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations.
Founded on 23 February 1947, the organization promotes worldwide proprietary, industrial and commercial standards. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland,[3] and works in 162 countries. [1]
Source: wikipedia
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Vision
Children and parents that value art and learning. Our vision includes the belief that:
- A good art competition unlocks and supports the artistic potential of students.
- The performing and fine arts encourage each individual to work in a creative, cooperative and collaborative manner while promoting independent thinking.
- The vision of Picasso Art Contest is to inspire and educate all populations of learners who are artistically gifted to become creative problem solvers and future learners in the world of visual arts.
Core Values
There are certain foundation values that will never change at Picasso Art Contest. They were there in the beginning, and are a part that we are today:-
We value inclusion: Our participants are from all over the world. They are different in countless ways- in race, religion, gender and more. We embrace these differences. Each individual is welcome here.
We value your time and schedule: We give the artists opportunity to draw and paint at their convenience. Draw and paint on your own time, at your own place.
Central Vigilance Commission
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ICE-PAPA: A unique Judgement process blended with Japanese values:
We use the ICE-PAPA Judgement Approach to select winners.
This method is inspired by international art education systems and Japanese values of neatness, balance, and technical perfection, ensuring fair and age-appropriate evaluation for every artist.
The ICE-PAPA approach focuses on seven main criteria:
Innovation: Does the painting bring something new or unique to the art world?
Creativity: Is the painting creatively composed and visually interesting?
Engaging: Does the painting engage the viewer and draw them in?
Perfection: Is the painting technically well-executed with a high level of skill and attention to detail
Age of Artist: Is the age of the artist taken into consideration when evaluating the painting?
Presentation: Is the painting presented in a way that enhances its visual impact and overall appeal?
Artistic Ability: Does the painting demonstrate the artist’s ability to create a visually appealing and impactful work of art?
Overall, the ICE-PAPA Judgement Approach evaluates artworks holistically, considering not only technical quality but also creativity, presentation, and artistic expression. It serves as a guiding framework for fair and balanced assessment across different age groups and skill levels.
