Adventure World (Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture) will hold an art competition, "Panda Art Fest Contest 2021," from October 25 (Mon.) to December 5 (Sun.), 2021, inviting panda art works. The theme of the contest is "#Panda Swamp" and we are looking for artwork that will get the viewer more and more into the depths of the giant panda. We will be accepting works in any medium, including paint, digital, colored pencil, etc. Special judges will be Mr. Yoshikazu Takai and Mr. Akio Kashiwara (President and Director of Kyoda Creation Co., Ltd.), and prize money and additional prizes will be awarded to the winning entries. We are looking forward to receiving your submissions.


About "Panda Art Fest Contest 2021"
■Submission period: Monday, October 25, 2021 - Sunday, December 5, 2021
■Theme: "#Panda Swamp"
■Rules for works
1Any two-dimensional work drawn freely according to the theme
2Any drawing method (digital, paint, colored pencil, cutout, print, etc.*). Photographs and videos are not acceptable.
3Unpublished original works
■How to apply
1. Online application Please apply via the dedicated form.
*Digital data in JPG or PNG format under 10MB
*The dedicated form will be available on the Happy Panda Fest special site from October 25.
2. Entries by mail Please print out and fill out the entry sheet and mail it together with your work.
Please print out and fill out the entry form and mail it together with your artwork.
*Please send your artwork in a frame or in a manner that allows it to be displayed.
*Please send a printout of your digital artwork.
*Please note that applicants are responsible for shipping costs when applying.
*If you wish to have your artwork returned to you, we will send it back to you (return shipping costs are not included in the price).
*The application sheet will be available on the Happy Panda Fest special site from October 25.
[Address] 2399 Kata, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama 649-2201, Japan
Adventure World Panda Art Fest Contest Section


■Special Judges

The winning entries will be selected by the Panda Art Fest Contest 2021 Selection Committee and a special panel of judges.

○Online Awards Ceremony
December 26, 2021 (Sunday) (Winning entries will be announced via online streaming)
The winning entries will also be announced on the official website and SNS.



Contest Entry Rules
・Only one entry per person will be accepted.
We will take all due care in storing and returning entries, but will not be held responsible for any damage or loss of entries due to accidents, etc.　
The copyright of the submitted works belongs to the organizer of this contest, Adventure World (Operator: Ours Co., Ltd.). The organizer shall have the right to publish, display, print, and reproduce the submitted works on the website operated by the organizer, in the Adventure World Park, and in public facilities in Shirahama Town in perpetuity without the permission of the entrant.
The contest organizer reserves the right to exclude from the judging process any work that is deemed offensive to public order and morals, or that is deemed unsuitable for the image of the theme park operated by the contest organizer.
The following cases may result in exclusion from the judging process.
　Entries (images, titles and comments) judged to be offensive to public order and morals
Entries judged to contain slander or libel against specific individuals or groups
Entries judged to be an inducement, solicitation or advertisement on other websites Entries containing personal information such as personal names or e-mail addresses
Entries judged to be unsuitable for the theme park image operated by the contest sponsor Entries that are judged to be unsuitable for the image of the theme park
・ Entries cannot be cancelled or changed during the course of the contest.
Personal information received will be used only for the selection process and to send materials, and will not be provided to any third party.
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・Please apply after agreeing to the contest entry terms and conditions.


Please agree to the terms and conditions of the contest before submitting your entry! Panda Smile Contest"
The winners of last year's "Spread the Panda Smile Contest " will be exhibited! Panda Smile Contest" held last year will be exhibited in the Park from October 21, 2021 (Thursday).
Exhibition Period: Thursday, October 21, 2021 - Tuesday, December 21, 2021
■Exhibition Location: Rare Animal Breeding Center PANDA LOVE, Center Dome, Fureai no Sato, Resting Big Bear Cat

■Contact:
Adventure World Panda Art Fest Contest Section
E-mail: art-panda@aws-s.com

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◆About SDGs
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