European Youth Week Art Competition – Your Values In Your Hand

Your Values are what you care about and believe are most important; they help you decide on priorities in life and influence your decision-making. Although you may have the same core values as somebody else, values are personal to you!*

To celebrate European Youth Week 2024, we are inviting young people to participate in an art competition organised by Eurodesk Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to express your creativity and connect with like-minded individuals.

So, get ready to capture what your core values are! Read on for all the competition details.

About the Competition

Theme of the competition: Core Values that are important to you.

How To Enter

  • Draw or digitally create an A4 poster that captures Your Hand and what value(s) are important to you and that you want to see represented in Europe and at the European Parliament.
  • Send your poster and application form to the email address of your local Eurodesk office. View the list and contact details for local Eurodesk offices here.

Who Can Take Part?

  • Young people aged 13–30 who are resident in Ireland.

For young people under the age of 18: parental or guardian consent is mandatory for the young person to enter the competition. You can download the consent form here and submit it with your application.

For those who are 18+: by submitting an entry you agree to the use of your submission for promotional purposes, including those outside of the competition as the organisers see fit, and to your data being processed in line with Léargas Personal Data Policy.

Awards Categories and Prizes

There will be three national winners selected for each age range:

  • 13–15 Category
  • 16–18 Category
  • 19–30 Category


National winners will get One4All vouchers!

1st prize – 100€

2nd prize – 60€

3rd prize – 30€

Criteria and Selection

If you’re planning to take part in the poster competition, you might be wondering what the judges are looking for. Here are some important things to keep in mind:

  • The poster needs to be A4.
  • Your poster should be related to the theme of Core Values that are important to you.
  • Your poster should contain One Hand (preferably a trace of your hand) and your chosen Core Values (up to 5 values).
  • Be creative and express your artistic style.
  • Follow the formatting requirements (below).
  • Submit your entry between 12 April and 9 May (Europe Day).

Formatting Requirements

When submitting your poster for the competition, it’s important to follow these guidelines:

  • The poster entry should be A4.
  • Artwork can be any painting style or technique.
  • If in digital form, ensure the poster is sent as a JPEG file and that it is no larger than 5MB.
  • Only submit your original work; do not include anything copyrighted by someone else.
  • Do not include any logos, copyright marks, or visible references on the images.

Remember to have fun, and good luck with your entry!

Selection Process

  • Entries will be shortlisted at the local level (by the organisation that you submit your poster to).
  • Shortlisted posters will be submitted to the Léargas Eurodesk National Office and assessed by a selection committee.
  • 3 winners in each age range will be selected at national level (13–15 / 16–18 / 18–30) and given their prizes.
  • Léargas Eurodesk will notify winners by Friday, 9 June and prizes will be distributed by the end of June.

Please note: the judging panel reserves the right to decline to make an award if there are insufficient entries and to disqualify entries that do not meet the competition criteria and formatting requirements.

What is Eurodesk?

Eurodesk is a free information service that operates in 37 European countries. They provide information on EU-funded programmes and opportunities for young people to work, study, volunteer, and travel in Europe and support young people to access such opportunities.

In Ireland, Eurodesk is administered by Léargas and aims to empower young people and youth organisations to explore possibilities within Europe. Connecting with Eurodesk can help you feel supported and informed about the opportunities available to you.

Interested in learning more?

To find out about opportunities and how to contact the Léargas Eurodesk National Office and its local partners, please visit our website https://eurodesk.ie.

*Adapted from https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/exploring-values/values/adolescents.

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