Mahatma Gandhi Center for Global Nonviolence, James Madison University, USA organises an International Drawing and Painting competition for children between the ages 5-11 years. The theme of the contest is "Peace Begins with Me". The participants may use symbols such as animals, colors, nature or their own symbols. Drawing and Painting should be of size no bigger than 11"x17" on paper with a reasonable thickness. All entries are due by April 9, 2012. A jury will choose winners according to age groups. All winning entries will be displayed on the Gandhi Center's website.

Contact Address:

Mahatma Gandhi Center for Global Nonviolence

Cardinal House   MSC 2604, 500 Cardinal Drive

Harrisonburg, Virginia  22807

Phone: (540) 568-7249, Fax: (540) 568-7251

Email: gandhicenter@jmu.edu