22nd Canada International Children's Art Festival Artwork Collection
Toronto, Canada Aug 2024
HON. MARY NG, P.C., M.P.
MARKHAM—THORNHILL
August 9, 2024
22nd Annual Canada International Children's Art Festival
Canada International Children's Art Foundation
As the Member of Parliament for Markham-Thornhill, I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to the Canada International Children's Art Foundation on the occasion of your 22nd Annual Canada International Children's Art Festival.
Canada International Children's Art Foundation has been providing a platform for youth and children to embark on a comprehensive cultural art learning journey to showcase their talents and heritage, while inspiring others to enhance both their personal and collective well-being. Through this platform, you have fostered community engagement and supported social, cultural, and artistic activities.
The year's festival theme "Time Fantasy," is designed to inspire and celebrate history and the environment. It will feature a diverse array of artwork and performances from youth artists under 17. The artists have invested tremendous effort into their work , which reflects their boundless energy, curiosity, and vision that define their generation.
Thank you to Canada International Children's Art Foundation for organizing this remarkable event. Wishing you all continued success in the years ahead. Best of luck to all of the youth participating and to all in attendance, I wish you a remarkable and memorable event.
Sincerely,
Hon. Mary Ng, P.C., M.P. Markham-Thornhill
Congratulatory Letter from The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade
and Economic Development
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
I extend greetings and a warm welcome to everyone attending the 22nd Annual Canada International Children's Art Festival
This festival is a great platform for young people to develop and demonstrate their artistic passions and abilities while encouraging a global awareness in our future leaders. This year’s theme “Time Fantasy” will feature artwork and performances by young people from around the world that are designed to inspire an interest in history and the environment.
I am pleased this festival offers an opportunity for children from around the globe to showcase their talents and skills in literature, dance, film, television, children’s drama, and technology. Thank you to Canada International Children’s Art Foundation for providing this unique opportunity for young artists.
It is wonderful to see diverse family friendly events like this one taking place in our city. hope everyone has a fun and memorable experience.
On behalf of Toronto City Council, please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable event and continued success.
Yours truly,
Congratulatory letter from The Honourable Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto
Congratulatory letter from The Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services
Congratulatory letter from The Honourable Shaun Chen, Member of Parliament
August 9, 2024
MESSAGE FROM MPP RAYMOND CHO
Canada International Children's Art Foundation 22nd Annual Canada International Children’s Art Festival
As MPP for Scarborough North, I am delighted to extend my warmest greetings to the 22nd Annual Canada International Children’s Art Festival hosted by the
This year's theme, "Time Fantasy," is truly captivating. It sparks a keen interest in both
and the environment, encouraging young artists to explore and express these important topics through their creativity. The festival showcases artwork and performances from talented children aged seventeen and under from around the globe. Through their imaginative creations, these young artists will lead us on a journey that highlights their unique perspectives and profound understanding of the world around us.
The Ontario government is proud to support this festival through the 2024-25 Seniors Community Grants and the 2023-24 Resilient Communities Grants. I commend the Foundation for their unwavering dedication in organizing this extraordinary annual event. By providing a platform for children to display and develop their artistic abilities, you are fostering a love for the arts and nurturing the next generation of creative minds.
Please accept my sincere wishes for a successful event. Congratulations and all the very best to the participating young artists. You should be proud of yourselves for all the hard work that you put into achieving this milestone!
Sincerely,
Congratulatory Letter from The Honourable Raymond Cho, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility
As the Member of Provincial Parliament for Don Valley North, I extend my sincerest wishes to:
I am pleased to express my heartfelt congratulations to the C Canada International Children s Art Foundation (CICAF) on the occasion of its 2 22nd Canada International Children’s Art Festival, featuring the exceptional art, film, and literature of participating children!
The 2 22nd Canada International Children’s Art Festival is a remarkable celebration of creativity and imagination, which brings together young artists, families, and community to provide an exciting opportunity for children to showcase their talents in front of an enthusiastic audience This special event is a fantastic way to inspire understanding, unity, and inclusion across cultures and communities.
It is my pleasure to thank all the staff and volunteers for the tremendous efforts involved in bringing this wonderful art festival to life I commend the C CICAF for its exemplary work in empowering Asian-Canadian children to celebrate and share their rich cultural heritage through artistic expression. Your dedication to nurturing the creative potential of children is truly admirable.
I wish each of you, health, happiness, and prosperity in all your future endeavours May you always see the wonder of the world through the eyes of a child.
Sincerely,
Vincent
Ke, MPP Don Valley North August 9, 2024
Congratulatory letter from The Honourable Vincent Ke, Member of Provincial Parliament
NICK MANTAS CITY COUNCILLOR
W ARD 22, SCARBOROUGH- AGINCOURT 萬利高
I am pleased to congratulate the Canada International Children's Art Foundation 加拿大国际儿童艺术基金会 on the occasion of your 22nd Annual Canada International Children's Art Festival
第二十二届加拿大国际儿童艺术节
It is my distinct pleasure to congratulate the Canada International Children's Art Foundation on successfully organizing the Canada International Children's Art Festival. This year's theme, "Time Fantasy," will surely inspire a keen interest in history and the environment, inviting young artists from coast to coast to share their creativity, talents and passion for the arts. The festival's inclusion of categories such as literature, dance, children's drama and technology will continue to empower children aged seventeen and under, fortifying our communities by promoting solidarity, prosperity and collaboration.
As you celebrate this major milestone, I commend the Canada International Children's Art Foundation for its profound impact on uplifting youth worldwide. Your dedicati on to providing a global platform for young artists to showcase their work and foster a sense of multiculturalism and inclusivity is inspiring. Please accept my best wishes for a most memorable festival. I look forward to your continued success in the years to come.
Sincerely,
Nick Mantas
Member of Toronto City Council Ward 22, Scarborough-Agincourt August 9, 2024
Congratulatory letter from Deputy Mayor Amber Morley
Congratulatory letter from City Councillor Nick Mantas
Raymond Cho MPP – Scarborough North
Councillor Jamaal Myers would like to extend sincere greetings to Canada International Children's Art Festival (CICAF) on the occasion of the 22nd Annual Canada International Children's Art Festival
Councillor Jamaal Myers City of Toronto August 9, 2024
Congratulatory letter from City Councillor Jamaal Myers
Congratulatory letter from City Councillor Shelley Carroll Jamaal Myers
The 22nd Canada International Children’s Art Festival Winners List
Ages 6 and Under
Gold Award
Celine Mao Enchanting Memories of China with My Sister Age 6
Silver Award
Sarah Vyskocil Flying Princess Castle Age 6
Evelyn Lan Find Animal Land Age 6
Bronze Award
Isabella Liu Mountain Melodies Age 6
July Wang Midsummer Dream in a Trampoline Age 5
Silvia Zhang Journey of Dreams Age 6
Alan Yuejia Yu My Dream (Mixed Media) Age 6
Honourable Mention Award
Olivia Yang Our Chinese New Year of the Dragon Age 6
Emma Ma Past, Present and the Future Age 6
Yashi Song The Moon is in the Water Age 6
Young Artist Award
Aria Liu The Girl Chasing Time in a Dream Age 5
Tiffany Wong A Day in Dinosaur City Age 5
Bunko Udak Fantasy Journey on a Colorful Path Age 5
Newcomer Award
Grace Jieyu Liu Ice Cream Time with My Sister Age 6
Grace Jieyu Liu Leopard Hidden in the Thicket Age 6
Ages 7 to 9
Gold Award
Wan Wan Xie Garden Time Age 9
Ethan Yueqing Yu Enchanted Forest of Time (Mixed Media) Age 8
Silver Award
Jocelyn Liu. Time Fantasy Age 9
Isabella Wang The Sparkling Planetary Night Age 8
Bronze Award
Ruoxi Yan My Still Life Sketch Age 8
Ruoxi Yan Chinese Poem (Calligraphy) Age 8
Carol Guan Timeless Fantasy Tree Age 9
Muyunduo He Journey to the Fantasy Sea Age 7
Candice Shan Dream Fantasy Age 8
Honourable Mention Award
Yolanda Song The Fantasy Age 9
Erica Guan Adventure Through Time Wonders Age 8
Chloe Chen The Other Life Age 9
Chelsea Zhang Drawing Time Age 7
Victor Xiong Luffy by the Lake (AIGC) Age 9
Anna Muzhi Wang Four Season, One Life Age 9
Wiliam Xie Traveling to the Future Age 7
Yuqi Xiao YouTube Dream Age 8
Amber Tian Castle in the Clouds of Dreams Age 8
Jiahe Lu. City of Time Age 9
Kimberley Chen Fulfillment of Dreams Age 9
Most Creative Award
Serena Zhou Rabbit Kingdom Age 7
David Chuanico Old Meets New Age 8
Most Promising Award
Zhaoyue Jiang The Clock World Age 8
Newcomer Award
Christina Chen My Space Dream Age 7
Ages 10 to
13
Gold Award
Elisha Chen Clock Floats, Time Flies Age 11
Dora Lu The Starry Sky of the Other Shore (AIGC) Age 10
Silver Award
Nina Duan Family Time Age 11
Sophia Lou Magical Journey in the Ocean Age 10
Yiran Shen Timeless Dreams (AIGC) Age 12
Bronze Award
Eden Gao Soccer Time Age 12
Reina Zhao A Galaxy of Memories Age 13
Alice Huaixuan Xie To be an Artist Age 10
Vincent Xiong Panda Eating Bamboo in the City (AIGC) Age 12
Honourable Mention Award
Curie Hu Wu Fantasy Streets of Time Age 10
Katie Jing Zheng Pandas at Play-Lotus Pond Curiosity Age 12
Muyunqing He The Illusionary Dance of Time Age 12
Emma Yue Ying Yang Underwater World of Wonders Age 12
Shanning Wang The Illusion of Time with Snow (Cartoon) Age 12
Lucas Jiang Splashing Moment in Moonlight
Toronto Age 12
Alisa Tong My Dream of a New Universe Inside the Gate Age 10
Helen Li Fairyland Age 10
Karina Huang Illusion of Time Age 11
Stephanie Lin Multicolour Seafish Age 11
Most Creative Award
Sophia Yumo Zhang Traveling in Dreams Age 10
Celia Zhou Timeless Dream Age 12
Andrew Ma Change of Seasons Age 13
Most Promising Award
Annie Li Dreamy Ballet Age 11
Audrey Tang Peace in Paris Age 11
Ashlee K.S. Yan Above the Sky Age 13
Newcomer Award
Yichen Zhou My Hometown Memory Age 10
Evelyn Hong Dreaming About the Future Age 10
Frank Qing The Mechanical Sky City Age 12
Ages 14 to 17
Gold Award
Rachel Shen Journey Through Time and Space Age 14
Silver
Dylan Duan Life After-Effects Age 14
Bella Zhang The Neverending Age 14
Bronze
Cecilia Chung Unfolding a Scroll of Poetry in Ink (Calligraphy) Age 14
Yimei Zhou Memory of Dust Age 15
Sophia Zeng Wingspan of Time (Architecture) Age 16
Eliza Sun The Evolving Village Age 16
Most Creative
Yutong Wang Hourglass of Time Age 15
Jerry Luo Children Chronicles Age 15
Eliza Jiang Underwater Fantasy Age 14
Newcomer
Emily Hou Mother and Daughter Age 14
Organization Excellency Award
Alice Huang Art Studio
Cre8tivefun
Lily Yang Art Studio
Lufeng Art School
Tinmate Art Studio
Wings Art Studio
Tutor Excellency Award
Yun Tao You
Ms. Guptill
Lu Feng
Daniel Shen
Tina Liu
David Liu
Bo Zhao
Yulan Huang
Alice Huang
Tina Huang
Akao
Shiyuan Feng
Mingqi Wu
Lily Yang
Rose Orfila Maccausland
Xu Xin
Ping Li
AGES 6 AND UNDER
Ages 6 and Under
Celine Mao Enchanting Memories of China with My Sister Age 6 Gold Award
Sarah Vyskocil Flying Princess Castle Age 6 Silver Award
Isabella Liu Mountain Melodies Age 6 Bronze Award
Evelyn Lan Find Animal Land Age 6 Silver Award
Ages 6 and Under
Alan Yuejia Yu My Dream (Mixed Media) Age 6 Bronze Award
July Wang Midsummer Dream in a Trampoline Age 5 Bronze Award
Emma Ma Past, Present and the Future Age 6 Honourable Mention Award
Silvia Zhang Journey of Dreams Age 6 Bronze Award
Ages 6 and Under
Yashi Song The Moon is in the Water Age 6 Honourable Mention Award
Aria Liu The Girl Chasing Time in a Dream Age 5 Young Artist Award
Grace Jieyu Liu Ice Cream Time with My Sister Age 6 Newcomer Award
Olivia Yang Our Chinese New Year of the Dragon Age 6 Honourable Mention Award
Ages 6 and Under
Amelie Yu Amelie’s Party Date Age 6 Participation Award
Raymon Chen The World Inside Bubbles Age 6 Participation Award
Grace Jieyu Liu Leopard Hidden in the Thicket Age 6 Newcomer Award
Tiffany Wong A Day in Dinosaur City Age 5 Young Artist Award
Bunko Udak Fantasy Journey on a Colorful Path Age 5 Young Artist Award
Ages 6 and Under
Seven Yicheng Sun The Power of Fantasy Age 6 Participation Award
Elaina Liu Soaring Through the Galaxy Age 6 Participation Award
Hugo Chung Fun City Under the Niagara Falls Age 6 Participation Award
Christine Feng Time at Farm Age 6 Participation Award
AGES 7 TO 9
Ages 7 to 9
Wan Wan Xie Garden Time Age 9 Gold Award
Jocelyn Liu Time Fantasy Age 9 Silver Award
Ethan Yueqing Yu Enchanted Forest of Time (Mixed Media) Age 8 Gold Award
Isabella Wang The Sparkling Planetary Night Age 8 Silver Award
Ages 7 to 9
Muyunduo He Journey to the Fantasy Sea Age 7 Bronze Award
Candice Shan Dream Fantasy Age 8 Bronze Award
Ruoxi Yan Chinese Poem (Calligraphy) Age 8 Bronze Award
Ruoxi Yan My Still Life Sketch Age 8 Bronze Award
Ages 7 to 9
Yolanda Song The Fantasy Age 9 Honourable Mention Award
Carol Guan Timeless Fantasy Tree Age 9 Bronze Award
Christina Chen My Space Dream Age 7 Newcomer Award
Amber Tian Castle in the Clouds of Dreams Age 8 Honourable Mention Award
Ages 7 to 9
Anna Muzhi Wang Four Season, One Life Age 9 Honourable Mention Award
Yuqi Xiao YouTube Dream Age 8 Honourable Mention Award
Wiliam Xie Traveling to the Future Age 7 Honourable Mention Award
Kimberley Chen Fulfillment of Dreams Age 9 Honourable Mention Award
Chelsea Zhang Drawing Time Age 7 Honourable Mention Award
Ages 7 to 9
Jiahe Lu City of Time Age 9 Honourable Mention Award
Ka I Tan Starry Night Age 9 Participation Award
Henry Fleury A Future of Duck Age 7 Participation Award
David Chuanico Old Meets New Age 8 Most Creative Award
Jayleen Peng China-Canada, Friendship Across the Space Age 8 Participation Award
Ages 7 to 9
Victor Xiong Luffy by the Lake (AIGC) Age 9 Honourable Mention Award
Serena Zhou Rabbit Kingdom Age 7 Most Creative Award
Norah Lu Dream Star Age 7 Participation Award
Felicity Lin A Walk Through Time Age 9 Participation Award
Erica Guan Adventure Through Time Wonders Age 8 Honourable Mention Award
Chloe Chen The Other Life Age 9 Honourable Mention Award
Ages 7 to 9
Elly Wang Castle in the Sky Age 7 Participation Award
Dudu Bojun Liu Dream of Traveling Through Space Age 7 Participation Award
Rosita Qing The Cutest Cat Room Ever Age 7 Participation Award
Ashley Xu Ocean of Dream Age 7 Participation Award
Ages 7 to 9
Chelsea Creary My Dream Land Age 7 Participation Award
Charlotte Pang Dream a Little Dream Age 7 Participation Award
Serena Tang Dream Puppy Age 7 Participation Award
Kimmy Sun The World in a Dream Age 7 Participation Award
Olivia Gao The Melodic Illusion of Time Age 8 Participation Award
Ages 7 to 9
Wendi Zhong My Dream Planet Age 7 Participation Award
Zhaoyue Jiang The Clock World Age 8 Most Promising Award
Jolin Yang My Fashion Design Dream Age 8 Participation Award
Gordon Chung Gordon’s Trillion Dollar Mansion Age 8 Participation Award
Brian Guan The Earth Age 8 Participation Award
Ages 7 to 9
Charlotte Chen Cloud Haven Age 8 Participation Award
Mina Cheuksy Kwong Magical Cat Plays with Humans! Age 9 Participation Award
Sarah Zeng Exploring the World Age 9 Participation Award
Alvin Jiang On the Planet Age 9 Participation Award
AGES 10 TO 13
Ages 10 to 13
Elisha Chen Clock Floats, Time Flies Age 11 Gold Award
Dora Lu The Starry Sky of the Other Shore (AIGC) Age 10 Gold Award
Nina Duan Family Time Age 11 Silver Award
Yiran Shen Timeless Dreams (AIGC) Age 12 Silver Award
Vincent Xiong Panda Eating Bamboo in the City (AIGC) Age 12 Bronze Award
Sophia Lou Magical Journey in the Ocean Age 10 Silver Award
Alice Huaixuan Xie To be an Artist Age 10 Bronze Award
Reina Zhao A Galaxy of Memories Age 13 Bronze Award
Eden Gao Soccer Time Age 12 Bronze Award
Yichen Zhou My Hometown Memory Age 10 Newcomer Award
Age 12 Honourable Mention Award
Ages 10 to 13
Emma Yue Ying Yang Underwater World of Wonders
Muyunqing He The Illusionary Dance of Time Age 12 Honourable Mention Award
Katie Jing Zheng Pandas at Play-Lotus Pond Curiosity Age 12 Honourable Mention Award
Lucas Jiang Splashing Moment in Moonlight Toronto Age 12 Honourable Mention Award
Curie Hu Wu Fantasy Streets of Time Age 10 Honourable Mention Award
Yichen Zhou Embracing Fantasy in Our Watching Time Age 10 Participation Award
Yichen Zhou My Fantasy Time is Drawing Age 10 Participation Award
Daixi Li History Fantasy Age 12 Participation Award
Emily Salmond Nesting Avocets Age 11 Participation Award
Ages 10 to 13
Helen Fleury Candy Cane of Time Age 10 Participation Award
Anahita Abrishami Time Fantasy Age 11 Participation Award
Claire Zhao Drowning in Time Age 10 Participation Award
Maggie Wen Clouded Age 11 Participation Award
Ages 10 to 13
Celia Zhou Timeless Dream Age 12 Most Creative Award
Macy Luong Time Travelers Age 10 Participation Award
Alan Yuan Fishing for Among Us Age 12 Participation Award
Ages 10 to 13
Camila Lu A Portal to the Future Age 11 Participation Award
Audrey Tang Peace in Paris Age 11 Most Promising Award
Evan Liu Time Fantasy Age 12 Participation Award
Annie Li Dreamy Ballet Age 11 Most Promising Award
Xiaochen Lu Time Travel Age 11 Participation Award
Zhuowen Qiu Starting a Trip in a Book at Space Age 10 Participation Award
Alisa Tong My Dream of a New Universe Inside the Gate Age 10 Honourable Mention Award
Evelyn Hong Dreaming About the Future Age 10 Newcomer Award
Cara Huang Day Dream of a Loafing Cat Age 10 Participation Award
Ages 10 to 13
Allen Wang Star Wars Age 10 Participation Award
Edward Hou Hourglass and Dragon Age 10 Participation Award
Tia Yuting Zhu My MM2 History Age 10 Participation Award
Rui Chen Zhao Traversing the E Universe Age 12 Participation Award
Vivian Wang Space Time Age 11 Participation Award
Ages 10 to 13
Helen Li Fairyland Age 10 Honourable Mention Award
Karina Huang Illusion of Time Age 11 Honourable Mention Award
Stephanie Lin Multicolour Seafish Age 10 Honourable Mention Award
Ashlee K.S. Yan Above the Sky Age 13 Most Promising Award
Kaiyan Tan Lonely Girl on the Moon Age 12 Participation Award
Ages 10 to 13
Sophia Yumo Zhang Traveling in Dreams Age 10 Most Creative Award
Frank Qing The Mechanical Sky City Age 12 Newcomer Award
Andrew Ma Change of Seasons Age 13 Most Creative Award
Yiran Liu Silent Change Age 10 Participation Award
Ages 10 to 13
Shanning Wang The Illusion of Time with Snow (Cartoon) Age 12 Honourable Mention Award
AGES 14 TO 17
Ages 14 to 17
Dylan Duan Life After-Effects Age 14 Silver Award
Rachel Shen Journey Through Time and Space Age 14 Gold Award
Sophia Zeng Wingspan of Time (Architecture) Age 16 Bronze Award
Ages 14 to 17
Yimei Zhou Memory of Dust Age 15 Bronze Award
Bella Zhang The Neverending Age 14 Silver Award
Cecilia Chung Unfolding a Scroll of Poetry in Ink (Calligraphy) Age 14 Bronze Award
Yilin Guo The Guardian of Time Age 16 Participation Award
Ages 14 to 17
Mingrui Tang The Journey Through Time Age 14 Participation Award
Eliza Jiang Underwater Fantasy Age 14 Most Creative Award
Emily Hou Mother and Daughter Age 14 Newcomer Award
Eliza Sun The Evolving Village Age 16 Bronze Award
Jerry Luo Children Chronicles Age 15 Most Creative Award
Ages 14 to 17
Victor Wu Ocean Crossing Age 15 Participation Award
Yutong Wang Hourglass of Time Age 15 Most Creative Award
Emma Li Fantasia Age 17 Participation Award
EXHIBITION CAPTURES
Working on Art Booklet
Exhibition at Toronto City Hall
City Councillor Jamaal Myers’ Representative arrives at Exhibition to Express his Congratulations
Volunteer Setting up Exhibition
Artwork on Display
Volunteer Setting up Exhibition
Volunteer Setting up Exhibition
Children Visiting the Exhibition
Children Visiting the Exhibition
Exhibition Site
Visitors at Exhibition
Exhibition at Toronto City Hall
Celebration for the 22nd CICAF Anniversary
Ziona Zhou
Hello everyone,
I am Ziona Zhou, the Executive Director of the Canada International Children’s Art Festival. This year marks the 22nd anniversary since the festival began in 2002. Our theme for this year is “Time Fantasy,” which encourages children to delve into their imaginations, reflect on the past, consider the present, and envision a brighter future. We are thrilled to announce that the offline exhibition will be held at Toronto City Hall from August 9th to August 15th, and we warmly invite all parents and children to join us.
This year’s festival theme is: Time Fantasy. Time is an eternal journey, weaving countless touching stories in our lives. It is the witness of the years, recording every bit of our growth; it is the guardian of memory, retaining our most precious fragments and memories. However, time is also a dream, taking us into unknown areas and allowing us to explore those wonderful worlds of mystery and fantasy. The art festival aims to make all children in the world pay attention to human history, care about the environment, love life, and be the future masters from an early age, and express the beautiful world in their hearts through art.
What is particularly noteworthy this year is that the AIGC painting and short film categories added for the first time are a historic innovation that injects new vitality and creativity into the Canadian International Children’s Art Festival. Artistic innovation is in line with the trend of the times and incorporates innovative elements of AI technology. Through AI technology, artists can explore more unprecedented creative possibilities, from digital art to virtual reality, showing the infinite possibilities of future art and making it
easier for more children to participate. The art festival pays special attention to the artistic life of ethnic minorities, remote areas and children with intellectual disabilities, so that they have the same good wishes and opportunities to express their artistic creations as normal children.
We have received generous support from organizations such as the Red Cross, the federal government’s New Horizon for Seniors program, the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Ontario Senior Community Grant, and the United Way. These funds are dedicated to various activities related to art therapy and the mental health of children and seniors from minority and low-income families. Our initiatives include training mental health ambassadors, offering art healing courses, and providing professional counseling services to raise mental health awareness and help more children and elderly individuals experience the therapeutic benefits of art.
Thank you all for your support and participation. The success of this festival depends on your support. Children are our future, and art transcends boundaries. We believe the festival will continue to thrive. Let’s work together to create a brighter tomorrow.
