International Open Call — Ages 6–18
Pilot Year Edition

Nalexa Birru Global Children's Literacy & Art Initiative

A program by Nalexa Birru Nusantara Foundation • Supported by Agil Karya Group

Celebrating children's voices, creativity, and literacy through art and writing. A global platform where young creative expressions are appreciated, documented, and shared across cultures.

Nurturing Children's Creative Literacy Worldwide

Nalexa Birru Global Children's Literacy & Art Initiative is a non-profit, international initiative by Nalexa Birru Nusantara Foundation dedicated to nurturing children's creative literacy through writing and visual arts.

The initiative provides a global and inclusive platform for children and young people to share stories, ideas, and cultural perspectives through curated open submissions, exhibitions, educational dialogues, and long-term documentation.

Grounded in principles of access, diversity, and ethical curation, the initiative prioritizes educational value and cultural sustainability over competition and commercial exposure.

Access & Inclusion

A global platform open to children from Indonesia and international communities, ensuring every voice can be heard.

Cultural Diversity

Celebrating stories and perspectives from every culture, fostering mutual understanding across borders.

Ethical Curation

Prioritizing educational value and cultural sustainability over competition and commercial exposure.

Long-term Documentation

Preserving children's creative works through publications, archives, and cultural documentation.

Open Call for Submissions

We invite children from Indonesia and around the world to submit their original artworks and literary works to this global initiative celebrating children's voices, creativity, and literacy.

Children aged 6–18 may submit individual original works. Submission is free. All accepted works will be featured digitally, and a curated selection will be printed and exhibited physically.

Categories

  • Visual Art: drawing, painting, illustration (digital or scanned)
  • Writing: short stories or poetry (English or Indonesian)

Submission Process

  • Online submission via official form
  • Individual submissions only (not group works)
  • All works reviewed through a curatorial process

What Participants Receive

  • Digital gallery and e-publication feature
  • Selected works curated for physical exhibition
  • Certificate of Participation for all
  • Inclusion in the official initiative catalog

Important Dates

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Submission Period
May 1 – June 30, 2026
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Curation
July 1 – 20, 2026
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Announcement
July 25, 2026
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Exhibition & Program
September 2026 (International Literacy Day)

Selection Criteria

Works are reviewed by an independent curatorial team based on:

Originality

Unique creative voice and authentic self-expression

Age-Appropriate Expression

Work reflects the child's developmental stage naturally

Literacy & Educational Value

Demonstrates literacy engagement and learning

Cultural Perspective

Offers meaningful cultural insight or storytelling

Exhibition & Public Presentation

Physical Exhibition

  • Held in Indonesia at an institutional venue
  • Selected works displayed for public engagement
  • Full visual documentation for archive and publication

Please Note

  • This program is free to submit
  • Due to production limitations, only a curated selection of works will be printed and exhibited physically

Educational Talks & Dialogues

Sessions including talks, discussions, and workshops related to children's literacy, creativity, publishing, and art education.

Session Formats

  • Talks & Keynotes
  • Panel Discussions
  • Limited Workshops

Target Audience

  • Children & Young People
  • Parents & Families
  • Educators & Teachers
  • Writers & Artists

Open Call for Speakers & Facilitators

The initiative welcomes educators, authors, illustrators, literacy activists, and cultural practitioners to apply as speakers or facilitators.

All speakers participate on a self-funded basis. Selected proposals will be curated based on relevance, clarity, and educational value. Sessions may be conducted online or onsite in Indonesia.

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Who Should Apply

Authors, illustrators, educators, literacy activists, researchers, art & cultural practitioners, publishing professionals

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What Speakers Receive

Official speaker certificate, international exposure through program documentation, and engagement with global literacy communities

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Session Details

Sessions may be online or onsite (Indonesia). No honorarium is provided; official acknowledgment and documentation will be given.

Speaker Information

  • Sessions may be conducted online or onsite (Indonesia)
  • Speakers participate on a self-funded basis
  • No honorarium is provided; however, official acknowledgment and documentation will be given
  • Selected proposals are curated based on relevance, clarity, and educational value
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Publication & Documentation

Curated Catalog

Selected works and program outcomes will be documented in a curated catalog, distributed to cultural institutions, libraries, and partners. This ensures the lasting impact and visibility of children's creative expressions.

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Print Edition

Limited circulation for institutions & libraries

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Digital Format

Accessible online for global reach

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Exhibition Archive

Full visual documentation for preservation

Partners & Supporters

Partners are invited as collaborators in impact, not as advertisers.

The initiative welcomes institutional, educational, publication, and in-kind partners committed to children's literacy and cultural sustainability.

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Institutional Partners

Cultural institutions, museums, and government bodies supporting children's arts

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Educational Partners

Schools, universities, and learning communities fostering creativity

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Publication Partners

Publishers and media organizations amplifying children's voices

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In-Kind Partners

Organizations providing resources, materials, or services to support the initiative

Contact Us

Nalexa Birru Nusantara Foundation

For inquiries regarding submissions, partnerships, or collaboration opportunities, please reach out using the contact form or the details below.

A program supported by Agil Karya Group

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Submit Your Work

Complete the form below to submit original artwork or writing. Open to children aged 6–18.

Section A — Child Information

Please enter the child's full name
Age must be between 6 and 18
Please enter the country
Please enter the city

Section B — Parent / Guardian Information

Please enter parent/guardian name
Please enter a valid email
Please enter a contact number
Please specify the relationship

Section C — Submission Details

Please select a category
Please enter the title
Please specify the medium or genre
Please provide a description

Section D — File Upload

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Click to upload artwork files

JPEG, PNG, or PDF format — select up to 5 files

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Click to upload writing files

PDF or DOC format — select up to 3 files

Section E — Consent & Declaration

Submission Received!

Thank you for submitting your work. We will review your submission and contact you via email.

Apply as a Speaker

Educators, authors, illustrators, literacy activists, and cultural practitioners are welcome to propose sessions.

Section A — Personal Information

Please enter your full name
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Please enter a contact number
Please enter your affiliation

Section B — Professional Profile

Please provide a short bio
Please enter your area of expertise

Section C — Session Proposal

Please enter a session title
Please select a session type
Please provide a session description
Please select a format

Section D — Supporting Documents

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Click to upload supporting documents

CV, portfolio, headshot, etc. — up to 3 files

Section E — Declaration

Application Received!

Thank you for your speaker application. Our curatorial team will review your proposal and be in touch.