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Join us next weekend for the World Children's Festival! If you're interested in volunteering for the festival please go to icaf.org/contact or if you're interested in learning more about the festival itself, go to worldchildrensfestival.org We hope to see you there!
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The ICAF needs your support! For more information or to donate, visit worldchildrensfestival.org/
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Be an artist athlete! The ICAF is proud to put on the #myfavoritesport art contest. This competition will take place throughout the duration of the FIFA world cup, but contestants may create art about whatever sport they love the most. Let's get creative!#art
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This GivingTuesday, make it a priority to put children at the center of your decisions with your support > ICAF.org
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🎨 Friendship breaks the chain of hatred 🎨 On #CounterHateSpeechDay, we celebrate the world's most powerful weapon against division: children's art. 💚HATE DIVIDES. ART UNITES. #CounterHateSpeechDay #ChildArt #ICAF #ArtForPeace #YoungArtists #InternationalDayCounterHateSpeech
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🎨 Happy Father's Day from ICAF! This moment says it all - a dad and his little artist creating together at one of our community events. To every dad who gets paint on their hands for their kid's dreams 👨‍🎨 #FathersDay #ChildArt #ICAF #CreativeDads
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🎨🌀 It’s the International Day of Play! Play fuels creativity, confidence, and connection. To celebrate, we’re sharing “World of Squash” by Michal Wong (11, NY)—a vivid reminder that movement is joy, and art is play. #InternationalDayOfPlay #ChildArt #ICAF #LetKidsPlay
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🌍 Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! At ICAF, kids don’t just inherit the Earth—they reimagine it. 💚🎨 Through painting, building, and dreaming together, they show us what a greener future can look like. One brushstroke at a time. 🌱✨ 🔗 icaf.org
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🌈 Happy Pride Month from ICAF! Every child deserves to express who they are—with joy, with safety, and with pride. Through art, we help young people celebrate their identity and build empathy across differences. Creativity is for everyone. Always. 🖌️✨ #PrideMonth #ChildArt
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🌱 Happy National Children’s Gardening Week! Gardening helps kids grow closer to nature, build responsibility, and have fun! 🪴💡 Ways to celebrate: 🌼 Plant a mini garden 🎨 Make garden crafts 🚶 Explore on a nature walk 📚 Read stories outdoors #ChildrensGardeningWeek #ICAF
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🎉 Big win for youth art & justice! The Social Justice Issue of ChildArt Magazine just won a 2025 GDUSA Digital Design Award 🏆 We’re so proud to see young voices and creative storytelling recognized on a national stage. Subscribe here: 🔗 icaf.org/mission/childart-ma…
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The Arts Olympiad is the world's largest FREE art program for kids aged 8–12! Create a drawing/painting of yourself as an Artist-Athlete & submit by Dec 16, 2025 Winners will join the World Children’s Festival on the National Mall in DC, June 2026 More: ICAF.org
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Art speaks when words cannot. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we elebrate how creative expression helps children process emotions and build resilience. Every brushstroke is a step toward mental wellness. Join us in nurturing young minds through art. #ICAF #childart
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📣 The 7th World Children's Festival returns! Young artists: create artwork on "My Favorite Sport" (45×60cm) by Dec 25, 2025 for the Art Olympics Regional Competition. Winners represent their country at the festival in Washington DC! 3 days of creativity, empathy & leadership!
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🐰 EASTER FACTS!🐣 Named after Eostre, ancient goddess of spring. Decorated eggs symbolized rebirth before Christianity. The Easter Bunny tradition started in 1700s Germany. Different dates in Eastern & Western churches. What's your favorite Easter tradition? #Easter #ICAF
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👫 Happy #NationalSiblingsDay! Creativity grows stronger when shared. Today, we celebrate siblings and the art they make together. Tag your sibling or your “art partner for life”! 🎨💛 #ICAF #SiblingCreativity
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Art empowers children to imagine, express, and connect. That’s why ICAF fosters creativity and empathy through global art programs. 🎨🌍 Join us in shaping a more peaceful and creative future. 💛 #ICAF #ChildArt #CreativityMatters
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