The Shell National Students Art Competition (NSAC), the Philippines’ longest-running student art competition, is back for its 59th edition with the theme “SULYAP.”
For nearly six decades, NSAC has served as a platform for artistic growth and creative expression, helping generations of young Filipino artists develop their craft and share their perspectives with a wider audience. More than a competition, it has become a vital avenue for discovering emerging talent and supporting the country’s evolving creative landscape.
This year’s theme, SULYAP, invites participants to look beyond passing moments and take a deeper, more reflective view of the realities, emotions, and experiences that shape their understanding of the world today.
Through their artworks, students are encouraged to tell stories that capture both personal journeys and collective Filipino experiences. The competition aims to inspire young creatives to express their identity, values, and purpose through authentic and meaningful artistic works.
Competition Categories and Eligibility
The competition is open to all currently enrolled college students in the Philippines. Eligible participants must be taking at least nine academic units during Academic Year 2025–2026, or be graduates of AY 2025–2026 who were enrolled at the time their artwork was created.
Students may submit entries in any of the following five categories:
- Oil/Acrylic Painting
- Watercolor
- Sculpture
- Digital Fine Arts
- Photography
Participants may submit up to two entries per category, with each artwork requiring a separate registration.
Submission Timeline
Entries will be accepted through the official NSAC online platform from June 5 to October 5, 2026.
The final judging period is scheduled for November 12–13, 2026, while winners will be announced on December 2, 2026 during the competition’s culminating awards ceremony and exhibition.
How to Join
Interested students can review the complete competition guidelines and submit their entries through the official NSAC website:
For inquiries, participants may contact the NSAC Secretariat via email at [email protected].
For updates on the competition, including finalist announcements, exhibit schedules, and event information, follow Shell Pilipinas Corporation and its official social media channels.
