Frequently Asked Questions

You've got QUESTIONS...

1. How do you pronounce "I-C-A-F"?
2. Is ICAF a government-sponsored organization?
3. When did ICAF start?
4. Is ICAF affiliated with any other international organizations?
5. In how many countries do you operate?
6. How are ICAF's many activities funded?
7. Where is ICAF located?
8. What is the "Arts Olympiad"?
9. What is the "World Children's Festival"?
10. What is "Peace Through Art"?
11. I understand that the deadline for the Arts Olympiad has passed. Is there any program or contest this year in which my child can participate?
12. Where can I find information about your events?

...and we've got ANSWERS!

1. Say the first letter, then the last part, like this - "eye-caf".
2. No. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (non-governmental) organization.
3. ICAF was incorporated in Washington, DC in 1997.
4. We are associated with the Department of Public Information of the United Nations, and an extensive array of public, private, and governmental organizations worldwide. See our Partner page for the most recent information.
5. Our established partner network covers more than 80 countries.
6. Our funding comes from individuals, corporations and foundations, through the sale of ICAF products and subscriptions to ChildArt magazine.
7. Our headquarters are located in Washington, DC. We have representative offices in a few countries.
8. "Arts Olympiad" is the name of our comprehensive art program, which includes a global art competition as well as local, regional and international festivals and exhibitions.
9. "World Children's Festival" is the name of the international festival we hold once every four years. It is the culmination of the Arts Olympiad competition, and is traditionally held on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The finalists from every participating country or US state and territory are invited to participate inthis one-week educational event, accompanied by their teachers and parents.
10. "Peace Through Art" is the aproach we use to reduce conflict between very different groups of children. We use this approach to prepare the children when they first meet at the World Children's Festival, and have also successfully used it in other settings.
11. We organize many kinds of art and children-related events and programs. See our list of current programs, explore our Pressroom for the latest news, subscribe to our free monthly newsletter and to the amazing ChildArt magazine to keep up-to-date with the latest announcements and activities!
12. Visit the Pressroom for info on current and upcoming events!