Art Battle 2026

Art Battle

Canadian IS Guangzhou (CIS-G)

Friday, February 6, 2026

 

The ACAMIS Art Battle is a live, competitive art event that brings together talented student artists from ACAMIS member schools for an exciting and creative showcase. In a timed format of 30 minutes, participants create original artworks in front of a live audience, responding to surprise prompts such as a specific theme and artist influences. These challenge push students to think creatively, demonstrate technical skill, and make quick artistic decisions. The event celebrates artistic voice, courage, and innovation while fostering a spirit of friendly competition and collaboration across schools. 

Beyond the competition itself, the ACAMIS Art Battle aims to build community through the arts. It provides students with a platform to share their creative processes, connect with peers from other international schools, and experience the energy of producing work in a dynamic, performance-based setting. As a new initiative within the ACAMIS community, the event highlights the importance of visual arts in bringing students together and creating meaningful, cross-school connections.

We extend our sincere thanks to the following schools for their enthusiastic participation in the ACAMIS Art Battle. Your creativity, energy, and willingness to share your artistic talents helped create a vibrant and inspiring experience for everyone involved.

  • Canadian International School of Guangzhou (CISGZ) 
  • The International School of Macao (TIS Macao) 
  • The American International School of Guangzhou (AISG) 
  • Utahloy International School of Guangzhou (UISG) 
  • International School of Nanshan Shenzhen (ISNS) 
  • Canadian International School of Hefei (CISH) 

Art Battle provides students with a unique opportunity to think creatively under pressure, express their ideas visually, and engage with peers through the shared language of art. Through this experience, students strengthen their confidence, creative problem-solving, and ability to communicate ideas through artistic expression, while building meaningful connections with fellow young artists across the ACAMIS community. 🎨

 

Pictures of the Battle