Little Arts Art Competition

The Little Arts Art Competition invites creative minds from preschoolers aged 2 to 6 years to participate. This exciting event encourages young artists to express their imagination through drawings on any topic of their choice. Participants can submit their creative drawings on a topic of their preference, providing a platform to showcase their artistic talents. Scheduled to take place on 13^th June 2026, from 9 am to 1 pm, the competition will be held simultaneously at all five branches of Royal Institute International School: Havelock Town, Maharagama, Nugegoda, Maya Avenue (Girls’ School), and Gampaha.

Event Format

Participants will draw their art on the spot on the competition day.
Instructions and materials required for the competition will be provided by Royal Institute International School on the day of the competition.

A distinguished panel of alumni judges will evaluate the entries. The winners will be announced at a later date.

Competition categories

Category and Grade	Age Category	Activity
Toddlers	Below 3	Colouring with pastels
Nursery	From 3 years to 4 years old	Painting with watercolours
Nursery	From 5 years to 6 years old	Drawing

Awards and recognition

Award Category	Scholarship Benefits	Additional Benefits for the Student
First Place	100% off the admission fee and 25% off the term fee for one year, a cash prize of LKR 25,000 plus a certificate	Exclusive feature on Royal Institute’s social media platforms Priority access to future creative workshops and events Complimentary art materials kit Highlight in the school newsletter
Second Place	100% off the admission fee and 15% off the term fee for one year, a cash prize of LKR 15,000 plus a certificate	Recognition on social media platforms Complimentary art materials kit Highlight in the school newsletter
Third Place	100% off the admission fee and 10% off the term fee for one year, a cash prize of LKR 10,000 plus a certificate	Recognition on social media platforms Complimentary art materials kit Highlight in the school newsletter
Best Performance Students	75% off the admission fee	Recognition on social media platforms Complimentary art materials kit
Participants	50% off the admission fee	Recognition on social media platforms Complimentary art materials kit
Best Participating Nursery	LKR 25,000 cash prize and a Certificate of Appreciation	-

Terms and Conditions

Open to children aged 2 –6 years old.

All artworks must be created on-site during the competition.

Participants must arrive 30 minutes before the event begins.

Guardians are allowed to accompany children but are not permitted to assist in creating the artwork.

The decision of the judging panel will be final and binding.

By participating, parents/guardians grant permission for their child’s artwork and images to be used for promotional purposes.

Scholarships are non-transferable and applicable only at Royal Institute International School.

Please note: The competition is open exclusively to children attending other preschools and nurseries. Royal Institute students are not eligible to participate.

How to register

Nurseries and preschools interested in participating are kindly requested to confirm their participation 25^th May 2026
You can confirm your participation by either:

Filling out the attached application form or physical application form and submitting it to the school.