Time to unleash your creativity!

LOVE AT MID-AUTUMN 2025
National Art & Colouring Contest

Winners Gallery

Colouring: Ages 3-12

3rd Place: Elly He

1st Place: Amelia Feng

2nd Place: Katelyn Yang

Colouring: 13+ General Public

3rd Place: Lai Ming Wai

1st Place: Isabelle Yung

2nd Place: Chi-Hung Ta

Drawing: Ages 3-12

3rd Place: Victoria Yu

1st Place: Zoey Lin

2nd Place: Aisylnn Liu

Drawing: General Public

3rd Place: Sandy Chong

1st Place: Victoria. A

2nd Place: Nees Lo

The Award Presentation Ceremony took place on September 27th, 2025, during A Mid-Autumn Night’s Dream. Winners received their certificates and prizes, and their artwork was prominently displayed on the walls. Congratulations once again to all the winners!

 

Although the submission deadline has passed, you’re still welcome to download the Art & Colouring Sheets for some creative fun!

Join the Love at Mid-Autumn 2025 Magical Lantern Art Contest to pay homage to vintage
Chinese styled lanterns from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and today. These lanterns hold deep traditional meanings
rooted in our collective upbringing as diaspora families!

 
 

Submission deadline: September 20, 2025

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Submission deadline: September 20, 2025 •

Download Art & Colouring Contest Sheet

Open to Canadian residents of all ages.

Category:
Colouring: Ages 3-12, General Public
Drawing: Ages 3-12, General Public

Sign up to Fête Chinoise Weekly E-Newsletter to access the download for the official colouring and art sheets,
and to enter the competition! 

Contact us at info@fetechinoise.ca if you have any questions.

 
 

Submit your Entry

Before you submit

  • All accepted entries will be featured in an online gallery curated by Fête Chinoise. Selected submissions may also be featured in large format at an in-person event or shared on social media.

  • I confirm that the submitted entry is my own artwork.

  • You may submit multiple entries, but each individual can only be awarded a maximum of 1 prize per category. Please submit one entry at a time.

  • Schools wishing to submit multiple entries in bulk should contact info@fetechinoise.ca.

  • By submitting my artwork, I confirm that I have read and agree to the rules. I understand that Fête Chinoise may publish my colouring or drawing online, in print, or at an in-person event.

More about Love at Mid-Autumn

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Enter to Win Exciting Prize Packages!

Selected works will be featured at the Community Celebration Event on September 27 at the Pride of Canada Carousel, Downtown Markham.

Prizes are generously supported by Pandora, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Ferris Wheel Press, the Chinese Canadian Museum, Vitasoy, and Mr. Dim Sum.

All winners are invited to attend the Community Celebration Event and join us for the award presentation. Don’t miss your chance to shine!

Judge Profile

Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee from the Chinese Canadian Museum

Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee (Ph.D) 李林嘉敏 is an arts and culture leader with research interests in public art and social practice. She is the curator of Dream Factory: Cantopop, Mandopop, 1980s–2000, a seminal visual art exhibition that explores the sonic and visual worlds of Asian popular music through the lens of the Chinese Canadian diaspora.

She is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Chinese Canadian Museum, which was successfully opened on July 1st 2023, showcasing 3 inaugural exhibitions in a 27,000 square foot space in the heart of Chinatown. Since it's opening, the museum has presented six featured exhibitions at its main location and its two temporary sites in Vancouver and Victoria and offered numerous in-person and online programs to communities across Canada.

River Lee From Fairchild Radio

Born in Beijing, China, River moved to Hong Kong at the age of four and later immigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1988. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Toronto.

River began her broadcasting career as a program host and producer for Toronto’s Chinese radio, working on both Cantonese and Mandarin programs. She later transitioned to television, becoming a familiar face on Fairchild TV through her hosting roles on major productions including the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant (2004, 2007), New Talent Singing Awards (2004–2006), TVB Fans Party (2010–2016), and a range of other nationally aired programs.

Cindy Zhang From Varley Art Gallery of Markham

Cindy Zhang is a visual artist and creative with a Bachelor’s of Science in Forensic Biology from Trent University. At the core of their work is the aim to pursue storytelling through visual mediums, ranging from painting and sculpture to digital illustration. They currently work as a freelance illustrator and art educator for youth.

ARtwork gallery

Thank you to everyone who submitted their work!
Your entries showcased incredible creativity, heart, and imagination. We hope this contest served as a reminder—or a new source of inspiration—of the beauty of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the magic of lanterns, and the richness of our shared culture.

Colouring: Ages 3-12

Colouring: General Public

Drawing: Ages 3-12

Drawing: General Public

  • Contest Period
    July 2 – September 20, 2025 (closes at 11:59 PM EST)

    Eligibility
    Contest open to Canadian residents. One entry per category
    per person. (Other art lovers from other countries are welcome
    to download and participate for fun!)

    Submission
    Upload a scan or photo of your completed art through the online submission form at www.loveatmidautumn.ca.
    Contestants must use the templated official art sheets provided by Fête Chinoise. Other entries will not be accepted. 

    Submission Categories
    Colouring: Ages 3-12 • General Public
    Drawing: Ages 3-12 • General Public

    Winners
    Winners will be announced on September 25, 2025. Each category will have 3 winners (1st prize, 2nd prize, and 3rd prize). Winners will be exhibited at the Community Event in Markham, and receive a gift package from Fête Chinoise and partnering brands with a retail value of $100-$500.

    Important Notes

    • All forms of colouring and drawing/art are encouraged and welcomed. This may include but is not limited to: pencil/pencil crayon, watercolour, ink, crayons, paint, marker, chalk pastel, charcoal, paper mâché, sand, felt, and other creative mediums.

    • Entries will be judged based on creativity by a panel of judges.

    • AI-generated artwork will not be accepted.

    • A valid email and Fête Chinoise subscription (free) are required to access downloads and enter the competition. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.

    • All accepted entries will be featured in an online gallery curated by Fête Chinoise. Selected submissions may also be featured in large format at an in-person event or shared on social media.

    • In the event of a dispute, Fête Chinoise reserves the right to make the final decision.

    Before you submit

    • All accepted entries will be featured in an online gallery curated by Fête Chinoise. Selected submissions may also be featured in large format at an in-person event or shared on social media.

    • I confirm that the submitted entry is my own artwork.

    • Only one entry per category is allowed per person. Please submit one entry at a time. 

    • Schools wishing to submit multiple entries in bulk should contact info@fetechinoise.ca.

    • By submitting my artwork, I confirm that I have read and agree to the rules. I understand that Fête Chinoise may publish my colouring or drawing online, in print, or at an in-person event.