The Center for Civic Engagement of the American University in Central Asia (AUCA) is pleased to announce a creative competition among young people aged 14-30 years, dedicated to environmental protection, waste management (waste collection, recycling), upcycling, popularization of eco-conscious behavior, eco-habits in everyday life.

To participate in the competition, you must fill out an APPLICATION BY March 17, 2023. Participants who have submitted applications are allowed to participate in the contest!

Create works of ecological (sustainable) art:

1) a series of photos, videos, animations, drawings, games, comics, graphic design, collage, song, poem or dance on the themes of the contest;

2) upcycling – new useful products and crafts made of "garbage" and unnecessary things that cannot be used for their intended purpose, thereby reducing waste and giving a second life to old things (sculptures, clothing collection, bags, shoes, jewelry, interior items, paintings, murals, ikebana, installations, mosaics, etc.)

and send your works (photos, videos, animations, etc.), as well as photos of upcycling products to us!

After confirming the acceptance of your application, you will have time to create your work of art – from March 20 to April 10, 2023. From April 10 to April 13, the works will be evaluated by a competent jury.

Team and individual works are accepted for the competition. Creative works can be presented in 3 languages - Russian, Kyrgyz, English.

ALL the works of the contestants, as well as the RESULTS of the COMPETITION, you will see and learn at the 2nd 6R Fest dedicated to the topic of waste management, which will be held in AUCA on April 15. 

THREE winners will receive interesting PRIZES!

You can read more about the contest on the AUCA website: Eco competition among students and schoolchildren of Kyrgyzstan Sustainable Art & Design "From garbage to Art" (auca.kg) 

For all questions, please contact by ссe@auca.kg or lazutkina_m@auca.kg  (Margarita, project coordinator).