Art Wave Awards

08/08/2026

https://www.imaginook.us/artwave-awards-2026

We are delighted to see our international children’s art competition “Faith. Hope. Love.” being supported and shared by Imaginook Creative Art Studio in California! 🎨✨
Imaginook has been inspiring young artists and helping children explore their creativity since 2018. We truly appreciate their support and their commitment to creating opportunities for young talents.
Thank you, Imaginook Creative Art Studio, for sharing Art Wave Awards with your creative community! 🤍
Together, we inspire the next generation of artists.

Ми надзвичайно раді, що наш міжнародний дитячий мистецький конкурс «Faith. Hope. Love.» підтримує та поширює Imaginook Creative Art Studio у Каліфорнії! 🎨✨
З 2018 року Imaginook надихає юних митців, допомагаючи дітям розкривати свій творчий потенціал і розвивати таланти. Ми щиро цінуємо їхню підтримку та прагнення створювати нові можливості для молодих талантів.
Дякуємо Imaginook Creative Art Studio за те, що поділилися інформацією про Art Wave Awards зі своєю творчою спільнотою! 🤍
Разом ми надихаємо нове покоління митців.

Imaginook

International children’s Art Competition "Faith. Hope. Love" that is dedicated to the 35th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence.

08/08/2026

🎨 Запрошуємо юних художників до участі у міжнародному мистецькому конкурсі «Віра. Надія. Любов.»
Міжнародна мистецька платформа Art Wave Awards оголошує прийом робіт на перший міжнародний дитячий конкурс, присвячений 35-й річниці Незалежності України.
До участі запрошуються діти та підлітки віком від 6 до 18 років українського походження, які проживають у будь-якій країні світу.
✨ Вікові категорії:
• 6–9 років
• 10–13 років
• 14–18 років
🎨 Номінації:
• Живопис
• Малюнок та графіка
• Цифрове мистецтво
🏆 На учасників чекають:
• грошові нагороди;
• міжнародне журі;
• виставка робіт переможців у Флориді (США);
• публікація найкращих робіт;
• електронний сертифікат для кожного учасника.
📅 Прийом робіт триває до 18 серпня 2026 року.
Подати заявку можна на офіційному сайті:
www.artwaveawards.com
Будемо щиро вдячні, якщо ви поділитеся цією інформацією з друзями, художніми школами, творчими студіями, викладачами та родинами. Разом ми допоможемо талановитим дітям заявити про себе на міжнародному рівні.
Дякуємо за вашу підтримку! 💙💛

08/08/2026

SASHKO DANYLENKO
Jury
Sashko Danylenko is a Ukrainian filmmaker, visual storyteller, illustrator, and multimedia artist. He directed many animated music videos, including those for DakhaBrakha, TNMK, Kwoon, Kalush, Alyona Alyona and others. Sashko combines folk and contemporary styles, merging scientific and artistic approaches in his works. Based in the US, Sashko works on animated documentary projects for TED Talks, The School of Life, TOPIC, Ukrainian Institute of America, The First Lady of Ukraine, Atlantic Council and many more. Many films by Sashko Danylenko went viral on the web; a lot of them were part of international film festivals. Sashko’s illustration works are part of international exhibitions and events, they help to raise funds for humanitarian aid for Ukraine.

08/08/2026

IRA KRYKUN
Jury
Ira is a Ukrainian illustrator, concept artist, and Art Lead with over 12 years of professional experience in game development and children’s book illustration. A member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), she combines expertise in visual storytelling, digital painting, and concept art. In addition to her creative practice, she mentors emerging artists and teaches composition, illustration, and digital art.

08/08/2026

LIUDMYLA VYSHKVAROK
Jury
Liudmyla ( Mila) is a Ukrainian multidisciplinary designer and visual artist with over a decade of professional experience in graphic design, branding, and visual communications. Based in the United States for the past four years, she has collaborated with international brands, cultural organizations, and creative initiatives, delivering projects across corporate, commercial, and artistic sectors. Combining strategic design with artistic vision, her work reflects a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and the advancement of contemporary visual culture while supporting the next generation of creative talent.

08/08/2026

OLYA AND VIRA “THE MAD TWINS” Olga Ishchuk
Olya and Vira “The Mad Twins” are Ukrainian independent artists known in the American rock music scene for their animated music videos and art designs for bands and festivals. Olga and Vira graduated from a children’s art school in Chernivtsi and always knew that they would have an artistic path. While still studying at the university in Kyiv, they began drawing music videos for Ukrainian rock bands, and later for European and American rock and roll and punk bands. Their animated works have had millions of views over more than 20 years of cooperation with the music scene. About MadTwins and their works were published in the American and Japanese Rolling Stone magazine. For 8 years in a row, twins have been part of the American group exhibition of musicians, skaters and graphic artists: “Punk Rock & Paintbrushes” which is exhibited throughout America at music festivals and art galleries. There MadTwins exhibited their original paintings and lino prints. In Ukraine, they work with the cult artist and writer Les Poderviansky, create merch and help in his charity auctions. The girls are bright representatives and supporters of all non-standard young artists who have achieved success on their own creative path without any patronage.

08/08/2026

LIDIA BILOUS
Lidia is a respected Ukrainian-American community leader and longtime member of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA). Throughout her life, she has been dedicated to preserving Ukrainian culture through cultural diplomacy, organizing artistic and community projects, supporting Ukrainian children, advancing educational initiatives, and contributing to charitable efforts. Her lifelong commitment to strengthening the Ukrainian community and inspiring future generations has earned her deep respect within the Ukrainian-American community.

08/08/2026

BOHDANA PUZYK
Jury
Bohdana worked in the contract furniture industry before she decided to work with children. For over 20 years she coordinated and implemented camp programs at Soyuzivka Heritage Center, managed the J-1 Work & Travel program, and worked with the Ukrainian Embassy and Consulate office to sponsor an Adoptive Parent weekend for families who adopted children from Ukraine.

She sit on the board of the Ukrainian National Assoc., a fraternal insurance company and the Ukrainian National Foundation. Currently she is the President for the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA) branch #56 in North Port.

She currently lives in Florida with her husband.