THENational Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) launch the contest "Look Up!", an initiative dedicated to primary school students for the creation of the school calendar 2026.
A fascinating journey to discover the sky, among stars, planets and mysteries of the universe, to inspire the creativity of the little ones through drawing.
Looking at the sky, day and night, fills us with wonder and makes us ask big questions.
The Sun, the Moon, the constellations and even the International Space Station tell us extraordinary stories and invite us to explore infinity.
With this contest, INGV wants to stimulate children's scientific curiosity and imagination, inviting them to represent, with colors and creativity, what they see or imagine when looking up.
Also for this edition, the competition benefits from the collaboration of the NET ScienzaInsieme – Together Science NET project, funded by the European programme HORIZON 2020 with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions.
How to participate
Primary school students can send their drawings to the address:
CONTEST: Look Up!
National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology
Via di Vigna Murata 605
00143 Rome
The papers must be sent no later than 20 June 2025, in A4 format (21x29,7 cm, preferably vertical), on sheets of paper without lines or squares.
The following information must be written in block letters on the back of each drawing:
- If you participate through the school:
- Participant's name
- class and section
- School name, address, telephone number and email
- Name, surname, telephone number and email of the teacher
- If you participate privately:
- Participant's name
- Class
- Address, telephone number and reference email
It is essential that the drawings arrive intact and without creases.
Awards
The drawings will be selected on the basis of originality, spontaneity and autonomy of realization.
The winning works will become part of the INGV Calendar for the 2026 school year!
Furthermore, Copies of the calendar will be sent to all participating classes and schools.
The drawings submitted will not be returned and will become the property of INGV, which may use them for training and scientific dissemination purposes.
Look to the sky, imagination in hand and… may the most starry design win!
Useful links
National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV)
