Events & Impact
Since 2017, YCESS has worked alongside schools, educators, communities and international partners to create meaningful opportunities that empower young people, strengthen Singapore and contribute to society.
From competitions and exhibitions to performances, community initiatives and charity campaigns, every programme reflects our belief that education is most powerful when learning leads to action and action creates lasting impact.
Flagship competitions
Visual Arts
The “Olympics” of youth painting — 100,000+ young artists worldwide.
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Music
Global young musicians on Singapore's biggest stages.
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Art × Technology
Where imagination meets engineering, year after year.
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Art × Technology
Sustainably Developing Code — AI for a better future.
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The Archive
Explore upcoming competitions alongside the authentic history of our journey and the collective efforts of everyone who has helped shape it — every historical record kept in its original wording.
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2026 editionArt × Technology
Build AI solutions for real-world sustainable development challenges. A two-week hybrid hackathon for university students in Malaysia, with online rounds, a 24-hour final at XMUM and a RM16,000 prize pool. 19 October–1 November 2026.
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Art × Technology
An AI project season for students aged 7–19 studying in Singapore: register any time from 19 Oct, build until 9 Jan, then Demo Weekend on 16–17 Jan 2027.
Visual Arts
The 2026-2027 Rome International Youth Art Exhibition invites young dreamers from around the world to bring art and imagination together in the Eternal City.
Visual Arts
The 14thYouth World cup Painting Competition First Half Works Collection Session The Youth World Cup Painting Competition, officially supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for the first time, is hailed as the “Olympics” of youth painting art. The inaugural competition kicked
Music
Singapore Music Education Exchange Event Successful: Building an International Platform for Youth Pianists The Association, in collaboration with Qingdao Yueji Music School, recently organized a successful Singapore Music Education Exchange Event. A delegation of over ten young music learners visite
Visual Arts
01 活动背景 Event Background 为进一步深化中国与新加坡在青少年科技与人文领域的交流合作，激发青少年对未来科技与美好生活的想象力与创造力，中国宋庆龄青少年科技文化交流中心与新加坡中国文化中心拟联合举办2026“你好！智绘未来”中新青少年绘画作品征集及展示活动。 To further deepen exchange and cooperation between China and Singapore in science, technology, and the humanities among youth, and to inspire their imagination
Art × Technology
On September 7, 2025, multiple teams from Futurum Academy gathered at United Square, Singapore to prepare for the upcoming VRC & VIQC Robotics Championships in February. Young participants showcased exceptional engineering thinking, programming skills, and teamwork in challenges such as stacking, tr
Visual Arts
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of China-Singapore diplomatic relations, the “Hello! Flower of China-Singapore Friendship” International Youth Painting Collection and Exhibition is co-hosted by the China Soong Ching Ling Science and Culture Centre for Young People and the China Cultural Centre in
Visual Arts
The 2025 ART OLYMPICS International Illustration Masters Exhibition will be held at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris from October 15–20, 2025. This prestigious event received a record-breaking 52,847 global submissions, with only 33.93% selected after multiple rounds of rigorous international judgin
Visual Arts
The 6th 2025 Asia Youth & Children’s Art Festival Painting Competition, hosted by the Hong Kong Arts Exchange Association, responds to UN SDGs (Quality Education, Sustainable Cities) and calls for environmental protection. The theme is “The Most Beautiful Scenery, People or Things,” open to particip
Music
首届新加坡国际青少年现代音乐大赛完整记录：大赛发布、报名开启、获奖名单与圆满落幕 — the complete record of the inaugural Singapore International Youth Modern Music Competition, from launch to grand finals.
Charity & Culture
To mark SG60, a nationwide art competition themed “A World Without Cancer” invites all to express hope via art, focusing on cervical cancer elimination, with 4 age categories and a July timeline.
Visual Arts
The Youth World Cup Painting Competition is a prestigious global art event for young artists, officially supported by UNICEF for the first time. Hailed as the “Olympics” of youth painting, it also serves as a major international charity initiative dedicated to helping underprivileged children around
Visual Arts
the SG60 Cultural Journey Children’s Art Competition celebrates Singapore’s 60th anniversary. Open to participants aged 7–17, the event invites young artists to explore and express Singapore’s cultural heritage through art, focusing on its history, traditions, and multicultural identity.
Art × Technology
Co-hosted by Tree Art and Futurum Academy, the competition invites Singapore residents aged 4–18 to explore humanity-nature connections via art and tech. Participants in Art (recyclable materials) and Technology (3D printing) categories must reflect biodiversity, ecological harmony, or tech for sust
Visual Arts
Singapore’s vibrant multicultural tapestry is highlighted by its influential Chinese community, whose rich traditions in language, religion, festivals, cuisine, and art form an integral part of national identity. The CULTUREDISCOVER ART COMPETITION invites young artists to celebrate and actively pre
Visual Arts
IYAC stands as an international illustration competition supported by prestigious cultural institutions worldwide. With over 50,000 entries from 20+ countries, an expert jury evaluates diverse categories and themes. This global art event offers recognition, exclusive awards, and exhibitions at renow
Visual Arts
TreeArt, KinexMall, and the Youth and Children Education Society Singapore present “Food Discovery: Tastes of Asia,” a children’s art competition celebrating Asian cuisine through painting. Open to participants aged 7-18, the event features an on-the-spot painting challenge, with selected works exhi
Art × Technology
Another Year of Art-Tech Competition Another Year of the Collision Between Art and Technology This Year’s Theme: “Re-Shaping Plastics: Redefining Cities“ Showcasing Creativity, Technology, and Sustainability Addressing the Current Urban Challenge of Plastic Proliferation Tackling Environmental Chall
Charity & Culture
慈善绘画比赛筹集80万美元！Tree Art与宫颈癌联盟共同取得成功 On June 29, the three-month-long “A World Without Cancer” themed art competition concluded successfully! (See news report video below↓↓↓) 6月29日，为期三个月的“无癌世界”主题艺术比赛圆满落幕！(相关新闻报道视频见下方↓↓↓) Singapore Member of Parliament and Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministr
Music
Charity & Culture
大熊猫 是中国的文化象征之一，曾多次出国担任友好使者，为发展对外友好关系作出了贡献，深受各国人民特别是青少年的喜爱和关注，在塑造可信、可爱、可敬的中国形象上发挥着重要作用。 2009年11月，为庆祝中国和新加坡建交20年，中新双方共同签署了大熊猫合作研究协议。 2012年9月6日，大熊猫嘉嘉和凯凯抵达新加坡，一起开始了在新加坡的生活。 2021年，嘉嘉生下了头胎宝宝叻叻。首只在新加坡出生的大熊猫叻叻将在8月14日满2周岁，9月3日和9月14日，也将迎来嘉嘉和凯凯的生日！ 为加强中国、新加坡两国青少年文化交流与合作，向世界传递熊猫文化魅力，新加坡中国文化中心与中国宋庆龄青少年科技文化交流中心携手
Visual Arts
“京都国际少儿美术大赛”是全球青少年儿童美术创作大赛活动，旨在为热爱艺术的青少年儿童提供更高层次的成长机会。这场大赛鼓励孩子们展翅高飞，追求梦想，并与国际艺术大师直接交流。这不仅是一场绘画比赛，更是一种情感寄托、一种坚定信念、以及一次跨越式的突破。大赛承诺为参赛者提供权威、公平、公正、公开、便捷的竞赛体验。 2023年第四届“京都国际少儿美术大赛”在2月20日盛大开幕。本次盛会是由（社）京都中国书画院、日本中华文学艺术家联合会联手全球超过500家儿童美术教育机构共同发起的国际盛事。本届大赛以“我们只有一个地球”为核心主题，意在通过艺术的力量，激发青少年儿童的创造力和想象力，引导他们从新的视角和
Art × Technology
Welcome to “Art-Tech Metropolis: Building a Sustainable Future” event! We are thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with you to explore the intersection of art, technology, and sustainability in future cities. We draw inspiration from the powerful quote by Lady Bird Johnson: “The environment i
Art × Technology
