Collage and Essay Contest
Around the World
For students in grades 5–8 from Vilnius schools.
Our world is vast, diverse, and inspiring. What if we tried to tell its story through images, colors, and words?
We invite students to take part in a citywide creative contest where visual art meets written expression, and different cultures come together through an individual author’s perspective.
Collage and Essay Contest
Around the World
Around the World
For students in grades 5–8 from Vilnius schools.
Our world is vast, diverse, and inspiring. What if we tried to tell its story through images, colors, and words?
We invite students to take part in a citywide creative contest where visual art meets written expression, and different cultures come together through an individual author’s perspective.
About the Contest
“Around the World” is an opportunity to:
explore the cultures, traditions, cities, and nature of different countries;
choose one country or region, or create a travel concept that connects the world;
express your ideas through a collage and an essay in a language of your choice.
This is not a contest about “correct answers,” but about meaning, perspective, and individuality.
Why Participate
The contest gives students the opportunity to:
develop creative and visual thinking;
learn to explain an idea both visually and in writing;
gain experience in publicly presenting and defending their work;
receive a certificate of participation in a citywide contest.
Winners will receive prizes.
Participation Conditions
Who Can Participate
Work Format
Essay Length
- Grades 5–6
- Grades 7–8
Work Format
- A3-sized handmade collage
- An explanatory essay accompanying the collage in one of the following languages:
- Russian
- Belarusian
- English
- Lithuanian
Essay Length
- Grades 5–6: 200–400 words
- Grades 7–8: 400–600 words
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Register the participant via the link by February 20, 2026.
Receive confirmation, instructions, and an invitation to the contest.
Take part in the contest on March 13 at 1:00 PM.
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Registration and Participation
What Will Happen on March 13
Registered participants will arrive with their works on March 13 at 1:00 PM at Stembridge School (Nemenčinės pl. 48) and present their projects. The jury will evaluate the works and announce the results.
The jury will assess:
overall aesthetics and coherence.
language accuracy and style;
depth and logical structure of the essay;
originality of the visual concept;
how well the chosen images and colors match the theme;
Contacts:
For any questions, please contact the contest coordinator Anastasia Kurateva: