Artwork selected for Mayors for Peace art competition
Peace is a key issue for children and other residents around the world. Since 2023, primary school children in Reykjavík have had the opportunity to make their voices heard through an international art competition for Mayors for Peace member cities.
The competition’s theme is “What does peace mean to me?” Its goal is to encourage children and young people to reflect on the importance of peace and express their ideas creatively. Participants are children ages 6–15 from Reykjavík.
The artworks selected to represent Reykjavík City in the international competition were presented at the Imagine Forum in Harpa’s Silfurberg hall on Oct. 12, after two Reykjavík primary schools submitted a total of 54 entries.
The mayor presented awards for the selected works, and Reykjavík City’s winning entries will advance to the Mayors for Peace international art competition.
Selected works for ages 6–10
- Amelia Salazar Vasques, grade 2, Húsaskóli
- Arney Lilja Hallsdóttir, grade 3, Húsaskóli
- Eivör Ása Káradóttir, grade 1, Húsaskóli
- Halldór Máni Stefánsson, grade 4, Húsaskóli
- Konstantina Adusei, grade 1, Húsaskóli
Selected works for ages 11–15
- Ágústa Indriðadóttir, grade 7, Álftamýrarskóli
- Kári Hilmarsson, grade 7, Álftamýrarskóli
- Matthildur Saga Ólafsdóttir, grade 7, Álftamýrarskóli
- Áslaug Nanna Ragnarsdóttir, grade 7, Álftamýrarskóli
- Bryndís Aðalbjörg Örvarsdóttir, grade 7, Álftamýrarskóli
The children’s artwork reflects a wide range of ideas about peace, empathy, friendship and respect. Through their participation, the children remind us how vital it is to nurture peace and human connections at a time when these values matter greatly.
