Discover the 2000-2003 Arts Olympiad finalists! Africa Asia Europe North America Oceania South America

Artists in Country/State Order Artists in First Name Order

How do you see yourself in the new millennium? This was the question thousands of children around the world answered for the International ChildArt Festival art competition. To illustrate their ideas on the theme "Me in the New Millennium," these young artists used paint, pastels, crayons, chalks, ink, and dyes to create imaginative compositions.

There were several ways the children, ages eight to twelve, got involved. Some participated through their schools, while others entered independently. ICAF's international partners organized many of the national contests around the world. These partners were in charge of selecting their country's national entry. Many other countries sent artwork from multiple finalists to ICAF, where they were judged by a panel of specially selected jurors.

These jurors also selected all the winners from the United States. The jurors looked for originality of design, and they carefully evaluated how each piece represented the theme. Originality of technique, composition, color, and visual balance were also taken into account.

A special exhibit of the winning artwork is on display at The National Mall during the 2003 International ChildArt Festival. This exhibit allows everyone to share in the hopes, fears, and dreams of the new millennium.

Amy Ione

Director, The Diatrope Institute

Judy Burton

Columbia University Teachers College
Professor and Chairperson, Arts and Humanities

Tina S. Lassiter

Director, New Horizons arts program, Children's National Medical Center

Camilla Younger

President, DC Art Education Association
Art Teacher, DC Public Schools

Terry Thomas

DCAEA Membership Officer
Art Teacher, DC Public Schools

Barbara T. Hunter

DCAEA Member
Fashion Construction and Design Art (Simply Handmade)
Teacher

Darrell A. Williams

DCAEA Member
Art Teacher, DC Public Schools

Everling Morla

Department of Education, Puerto Rico
Piano Teacher

Ninette E. Garcia

Department of Education, Puerto Rico
Art Teacher

Carmen Cestero

Department of Education, Puerto Rico
Bilingual Teacher

Tanya Ayala

Department of Education, Puerto Rico
ESL Teacher