Art Russia Classic 2026 - Childrens'area

Children are the future of art. It’s important to support them early in their creative journey, develop their abilities, and provide them with the opportunity to explore the traditions and heritage of classical art both in Russia and abroad.

The academic art fair «Art Russia. Classics» gives children the chance to present their work to a wider audience and stand alongside experienced artists. Here, they can gain recognition and feedback from art connoisseurs and professionals.

Artlandia

Somewhere between the world of children’s imagination and the pages of unfinished paintings lies the magical land of Artlandia — a place where characters created with paint and fantasy live.

They sleep quietly during the day, and at night they come to life to help children imagine, dream, and create their own art.

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Children's Territory Mascots

Arty

The Guardian of the Creative Workshop. Smart, kind, and a little naive, he was born from the first stroke of bright blue paint. Artie helps children draw what they dreamed up.

Klyaksa

A wise guide to the world of dreams. She knows all the paths of Artlandia and helps children choose where they will travel tonight.

Królya

The chief of the Counting Bunnies. A quick and restless fellow, he runs the Magic Meadow, where children count bunnies before bed.

Sova

The Wise Guide to the Dream World. She knows all the paths of Artland and helps children choose where they will travel tonight.

Events and projects

Children's stand

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Master classes

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Interactive Activities and Quests

Exhibitor Awards

The theme of the Children’s Territory is «ARTLANDIA: The Magical Palette of Times»

Each area of the stand is a new stop in time, and each painting is a step in the history of art and the discovery of one’s own creative voice.

Children’s Exhibition Stand Locations:

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The Temple of Light—the spirituality and symbolism of ancient Russian art

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The Imperial Hall—the grandeur and luxury of the Classical and Empire eras

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Russian expanses—landscapes and images of the native land in the works of the Itinerants

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Painted Fairytale—folklore, popular prints, vibrant folk traditions and crafts

Possible formats of work:

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Historical stylization is a precise reproduction of the techniques and methods of a particular era

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Creative interpretation is a new version of a famous painting

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Artistic mix is a bold experiment at the intersection of styles

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National flavor is a work inspired by the traditions and art of the peoples of Russia

Artistic solutions for the participant’s work:

Sculpture

Painting

Arts and crafts

Graphics

Conditions of participation

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Participation in the exhibition is free.

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Applications are accepted from participants up to 17 years old inclusive.

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All works must undergo curatorial selection.

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Priority is given to students of art colleges, academies and schools.

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Curatorial Council of the Children’s Territory

Menzhinskaya Maria Andreevna

Creative manager, curator of the Children’s Territory

Frolova Elizaveta Sergeevna

co-founder and director of the Art Russia fair, curator, art critic.

Udovichenko Larisa Sergeevna

Program director of the Art Russia fair, curator, art critic.

Fakhrutdinova Kira Shamilyevna

Head and founder of True Art School, instructor at the V. I. Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute and the Moscow State Pedagogical University (MPGU), and author of professional development courses for educators.