Article | Zodiac Painting Organizing Committee - December 29, 2025, 23:44
Q1: What are the deadlines for registration, payment, and artwork submission?
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Based on suggestions from the principal and several art teachers, and considering the actual schedule during the holiday period, the unified deadline for registration, payment, and submission of digital copies of entries for this competition is:
Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM (ET)
Please ensure registration, payment, and artwork upload are completed before the deadline. Only participants who have successfully completed registration and payment will be eligible to compete.
Q2: Can we register first and then complete the painting later?
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Yes. After successful registration, children can continue to refine their artwork until the deadline. However, the digital copy of the artwork must be uploaded before 1:00 PM on January 17.
Q3: Do we need to submit both a digital copy and the physical artwork?
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Yes. This competition consists of two stages:
Online Preliminary Selection (Digital Copy)
Final Judging (Physical Artwork)
Physical artworks do not need to be mailed separately by parents. They will be collected, labeled, and submitted to the organizing committee by partner art teachers or designated drop-off points.
Drop-off locations include:
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Kanata Chinese School
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Tian Tian Chinese School
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Capital Chinese School
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Xinhua Chinese School
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Tian Cai Art School
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Lu Feng Art Studio
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Jade’s Art Studio
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Angel Dream Art
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Meihui Art Space
Q4: Does the artwork need a label? Where should it be placed?
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Yes, all entries must have a competition label attached. To ensure fairness, impartiality, and anonymity during the final judging, please note:
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The label must be attached to the back of the artwork.
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The front of the artwork must not display the name, school, studio, or any identifying information.
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Please avoid signing or leaving any personally identifiable information on the front.
This measure is to prevent judges from being influenced by any non-artwork factors during the final judging stage.
Q5: Who fills out and attaches the artwork label?
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After successful registration and payment, the organizing committee will send a unique participant number in a confirmation email. Please inform the partner art teacher or designated drop-off point of this number when submitting the physical artwork.
The artwork label will be uniformly filled out and attached to the back of the artwork by the partner art teacher or designated drop-off point before submission to the organizing committee. Parents and students do not need to attach it themselves.
🏷️ Artwork Label - Standard Format
2026 Year of the Horse Zodiac Painting Competition
Participant Number:__________
Artwork Title:_________________
Age Category:________________
The artwork label will be uniformly filled out and attached to the back of the artwork by the partner art teacher or designated drop-off point before submission to the organizing committee. Parents and students do not need to attach it themselves.
🏷️ Artwork Label - Standard Format
2026 Year of the Horse Zodiac Painting Competition
Participant Number:__________
Artwork Title:_________________
Age Category:________________
Important Notes:
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Do not write the name, school, or studio name.
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Do not add any decorative text or markings.
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The label is only for identification and archiving on the back.
Q6: How is the online preliminary selection conducted?
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The online preliminary selection will combine professional jury evaluation and public online voting for a comprehensive assessment of entries. This process will determine the shortlist of artworks advancing to the final judging.
Q7: When does the online preliminary selection end?
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The online preliminary judging will be completed by Saturday, January 24, 2026. Physical artworks will be submitted to the organizing committee by partner teachers or drop-off points by the same date.
Q8: When does the final judging take place?
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The final judging will be conducted on Monday, January 26, 2026, where five professional judges will evaluate the shortlisted physical artworks.
Q9: When will the results be announced?
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The results will be officially announced at the 3rd Ottawa Youth Zodiac Painting Competition Award Ceremony & New Year Carnival on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
More information:
https://ocls-ottawa.ca/ocls/events-2026-paintingByYoung_zh.jsp
Q10: Does my child need to be present at the judging site to await results?
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No. The judging process is conducted by the judges; children do not need to be present. Participating families are welcome to bring friends and relatives to view the exhibition, attend the award ceremony, and receive medals on the day of the ceremony and carnival.
Q11: Can we submit late if we miss the deadline?
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To ensure fairness in judging and the smooth progress of the overall process, please pay close attention to all deadlines. In case of special circumstances, it is recommended to contact the organizing committee in advance for consultation.
🎉 Awards · Exhibition · New Year Carnival
Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
3rd Ottawa Youth Zodiac Painting Competition
Award Ceremony · Outstanding Artwork Exhibition
& New Year Carnival
✨Every stroke is growth. May success arrive swiftly like a horse galloping forth, starting right here! ✨
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