Fragments of Time:
Past, Present, and Possible Futures
FACE is WorldEd’s fine-arts competition and exhibition, inviting students from across the globe to share original work in the Visual and Performing Arts. The goal is simple and meaningful: celebrate authentic expression, connect young artists across borders, and elevate student voices with real audiences and recognition.
📅 Key Dates
September 09, 2025
Launch
November 03, 2025
Submission Deadline
November 11 - 16, 2025
Public Voting: 10 selected works
November 21, 2025
Announcement of the 5 Finalists
November 28, 2025
Final Judging
December 09, 2025
Winners Announcement
👥 Participation & Eligibility
Only WorldEd students and students from formally invited schools.
Open to students enrolled in grades 8–12.
If you represent an institution and would like your 8th–12th grade students to participate, request an invitation here. We’ll confirm your students' eligibility and send onboarding & submission instructions
Submissions from non-eligible participants will not be reviewed or accepted.
🖌 Submission Guidelines
Entries:
Students may submit 1 piece of artwork per category (maximum of 2 total submissions if participating in both categories)
Categories:
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Performing Arts: Singing, Dancing, Acting, Short Films, Instrumental Performances, Poetry Recitals.
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Visual Arts: Animations, Drawings, Paintings, Photography, Crafts, Sculptures
Theme:
Artwork must dialogue with the theme of Past Present, and Possible Futures
Artist Statement (required, max 6 sentences):
Explain how your piece connects to the theme.
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New work: If you’re creating a brand-new piece for this event, tell us about your inspiration! Share which part(s) of the theme sparked your creativity and how it shaped your artistic choices.
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Previously created work: If you’re submitting an existing piece from your collection, let us know its story. When and why was it made? How does it connect to this year’s theme?
🗂️ Submission Format & Content Standards
Format:
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Individual entries only
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Maximum length: 3 minutes (video or performance)
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File size: up to 100 MB (for larger files, include a view-only external link)
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Submissions outside of the required format will be disqualified
Language:
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Submissions must be in English
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If your work is in another language, then you must provide subtitles/titles, descriptions, audio/lyrics, and the Artistic Statement in English
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Submissions without these will not be accepted
Content:
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Absolutely no hate speech, explicit sexual content, or unlawful material
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When referencing cultures or communities, provide respectful context
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Avoid stereotypes, misrepresentation, or cultural appropriation
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WorldEd is not responsible for the content submitted by participants, and entries may be disqualified if rules are not followed
©️ Originality & Rights
Your Voice, Your Stage
When you submit your work, you’re giving WorldEd the honor to share, publish, and showcase your art in promoting both the event and your creative vision, anytime, anywhere. This is your chance to let your art reach wider audiences and inspire others!
Original Work Only
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Share your own authentic creations, your ideas, your perspective
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Plagiarism or unauthorized use will not be accepted
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You must hold the rights to everything you submit
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Reproductions or adaptations (like covers) are welcome if you credit the original creator clearly
AI-Free Zone
We want to celebrate human creativity in its truest form. For that reason, AI-generated or AI-assisted content is not allowed—whether text, images, audio, or video. This stage is about your artistic expression.
🏆 Prizes
1st Place:
$60 gift card
+ Certificate
+ Reference Letter
2nd Place:
$30 gift card
+ Certificate
+ Reference Letter
3rd Place:
+ Certificate
+ Reference Letter
🌟 Special Feature:
Artist Mentoring
The Finalists will participate in a roundtable session where they will speak directly with our judges, receive personalized mentoring and have the opportunity to ask questions about pursuing professions in the arts.
📣 Selection Process
📅 Submission Period
Send us your masterpiece between September 9 – November 3
🏆 Top 10 Reveal
The 10 best works will be announced on November 11
🗳️ Public Voting
From November 11 – 16,
It’s YOUR turn to vote for your favorites! Rally your friends, family, and fans to support your art.
👩⚖️ Judges’ Choice
Our judges will review the Top 5 most-voted pieces on November 28
🥇 Grand Winner Announcement
The ultimate winners will be revealed on December 10—get ready to celebrate!
📝 Evaluation Criteria
Creativity & Originality
Uniqueness of the concept and artistic expression.
Technical Skill
Mastery of medium, composition, and execution.
Theme Connection
Clear and meaningful link to the theme, as explained in the artist’s paragraph.
Emotional Impact
Ability to engage, inspire, or provoke thought.
Presentation Quality
Clarity, completeness, and professionalism of submission.
📲 Stay Connected
Follow us on Instagram for updates, voting links, and winner announcements!
Singing, Dancing, Acting, Short Films with Actors, Instrumental Performances,
and Poetry recitation
PERFORMING ARTS
Animation, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Short Films Without Actors, Crafts, and Sculpture
VISUAL ARTS
Show us your Making of
Who share the making of content of their submissions will have an additional chance to win. The top three making of videos will each receive a $20 gift card. This is a great opportunity to showcase your creative process and share the journey behind your art.
Meet the Evaluators!
We’re excited to announce our evaluators: Donna Cameron, Professor at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, and Mr. Frost, WorldEd Principal. With extensive artistic expertise, both bring exceptional experience to the table. They will carefully review and select the winning pieces.
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PRIZES
Participants will also receive recognition certificates from WorldEd School, highlighting their artistic achievements and participation in the event.
Participation Certificates
The two winners in each subcategory will receive international gift cards, valid on various platforms and online stores around the world. 1st place - you will win $50 2nd place - will win $25
International Gift Cards
Rules
01. Eligibility
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This event is open to all students who have not yet graduated from high school.
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Participants do not need to be enrolled at WorldEd School but must be current students in high school or below.
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Graduates are not eligible to participate.
02. Registration and Submission
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Participants may submit multiple works in any number of categories and subcategories.
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Each work must be submitted with all required information filled out in the registration form.
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Works must be submitted by the specified deadline.
03. Categories and Subcategories
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Participants must register their works in the correct category and subcategory (Performing Arts or Visual Arts).
04. Originality and Copyright
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All works must be original and created by the participant.
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Copies or plagiarism will not be allowed.
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Participants must own all rights to the submitted materials. Reproductions (such as covers, adaptations, etc.) are allowed only if credit is given to the original creator.
Deadlines:
Start of Registrations
July 1: This is your chance to sign up and start preparing your submission. Ensure you fill out all the necessary information in the registration form.
End of Registrations
September 30: All entries must be submitted by this date. Make sure to finalize and upload your work before the deadline.
Announcement of Winners
October 15: The results will be published on our website and social media channels. Stay tuned to see the outstanding works of art recognized in this competition.