Children’s drawing competition
Le Salon du dessin X Le Petit Léonard
Give the Mona Lisa a makeover
This year, the theme of the competition is ‘Give the Mona Lisa a makeover’.
Children are invited to participate alone or with their class.
All techniques are allowed: coloured pencils, charcoal, gouache, felt-tip pens, pastels, collages, etc.
The jury, made up of exhibitors at the fair and members of the editorial team, will select the best creations, which will be exhibited at the Salon du Dessin from 25 to 30 March 2026.
For the third year running, thanks to the initiative of the NOC ! (Nous On Crée !) association, children hospitalised at the Institut Curie will take part in the competition and exhibit their works at the Salon du Dessin.
How to participate?
Entries must follow the format shown in the reference photo. (Le Petit Léonard No. 319, page 10, reproduced opposite)
Entries must be sent on unfolded A4 paper only, before 28 February 2026, to the following address:
Le Petit Léonard Drawing Competition
Editions Faton
1 rue des Artisans
CS50090
21803 Quetigny cedex
All drawings must bear the following information on the back: the first name, surname, year of birth, postal address of the child or class, and, where applicable, the name of the teacher.
Please note: drawings sent by email will not be accepted.
Prizes to be won
1st prize – categories 7/9 years old, 10/11 years old, 12/14 years old & special school prize
The 2026 Drawing Fair catalogue
+ 1 box of coloured pencils and a sketchbook
+ 1 three-month subscription (3 issues) to Petit Léonard
2nd and 3rd prizes – categories 7/9 years old, 10/11 years old, 12/14 years old
The 2026 Drawing Exhibition catalogue
+ 1 box of coloured pencils and a sketchbook
+ the latest issue of Petit Léonard
For all participants
An invitation to the drawing exhibition
For the winning class: an invitation for each pupil and their teacher
Le Petit Léonard is the leading magazine for introducing children to the arts.
Published monthly, it is aimed at children aged 8 to 12.
It is published by Faton Jeunesse.
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