Art for Every Star - Skyky Canadian Children’s Drawing Contest Raises Fund for Autism Ontario
Toronto, Sept. 3, 2025 - The Skyky Multicultural Learning Foundation proudly hosted the Art for Every Star – Canadian Children’s Drawing Contest Award Ceremony on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Xinflix Auditorium, Markham. More than 300 people attended the celebration, which successfully raised $3,500 for Autism Ontario.
The contest recognized outstanding young talent, with Eric Cao, Seona Kim, and Channing Gao awarded first prizes (full winner list attached). Each participant’s artwork has been included and published in the event’s artbook.
Distinguished guests in attendance included Ms. Echo Liu, Chair of the Skyky Foundation; Ms. Tinna Xu, Board Director of the Foundation; MPP Aris Babikian, Scarborough–Agincourt; Ms. Ramela Garcia, Fund and Volunteer Coordinator at Autism Ontario; Mr. Paul Nguyen, long-time Skyky supporter; and Dr. Michelle Xiu, representing the presenting sponsor Bright Eyes Optometry. Teachers from the supporting art studios and members of the selection team also joined the event.
The Art for Every Star contest is part of the “Children Help Children” charity initiative by the Skyky Foundation. Since 2018, the Foundation has empowered young leaders through its Youth Committee, encouraging them to spearhead charitable projects and community service initiatives.
This year, under the leadership of youth committee member Catherine Sun, the young organizing team proudly launched this national art competition to raise awareness and support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Through creativity and compassion, the event highlights inclusion, celebrates neurodiversity, and inspires children to use their talents for social good.
More than 200 young artists submitted their works for the contest. The Youth Organizing Committee - Catherine Sun (Chair), Miffy Gao (Co-Chair), Eason Chen (Co-Chair), Doria Huang, and Enzo Chen - expressed heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming community support. Special thanks were extended to presenting sponsor Bright Eyes Optometry, the seven supporting art studios (Kevin's Art Studio, Feeling Art Studio, Jean Arts Lab, Philharmonic Music and Art Canada, KaKa Art Lab, Star Light Art Studio, and LoveFunARTs), and the dedicated selection team (Ms. Nazy Sakhavarz, Mr. Kevin Li, Ms. Jean Jiang, Ms. Grace Xu, and Ms. Echo Liu).
The Skyky Foundation is honored to present this contest and its results, and extends sincere appreciation to all participants, families, and supporters whose creativity and generosity made a meaningful difference.
For more information, please visit: https://www.skykyfoundation.ca/
Attachment:
Winner list of Art for Every Star – Skyky Canadian Children’s Drawing Contest
First Prize
Eric Cao, Age 6, Planet Earth
Seona Kim, Age 12, A Portrait of Love
Channing Gao, Age 17, Held Within
Second Prize
Jaqueline Wu Age 4, Sandy Claws
Louis Zhang, Age 6, Factory of Dreams
Ashley Shen, Age 7, Carrying Beauty, Step by Step
Anya Zou, Age 12, Echo of Silence
Rain Su, Age 17, The snoop
Shawna Wu, Age 13, Soaking in Stillness
Third Prize
Bruce Liang, Age 5, Jungle Currents
Ellie Liu, Age 6, Together with IceCream
Alfred Ng, Age 6, The Windmill Thief
Yatong Wang, Age 12, Guarding the Love Within
Ziqi Chen, Age 12, I Am With You Always
Jiaxi Qi, Age 11, One Earth Two Worlds
Nikki Li, Age 18, Oceans in Her Eyes
Emily Hoang, Age 14, In Her World
Mika Shi, Age 16, The Moment the Light Came In
Honorable Mention
Vicky Wang, Age 12, Waiting to Be Understood
Catherina Xizhi Zhao, Age 12, Once Upon a River
Rita Lin, Age 12, My Room
Emma Niu, Age 12, Joy in Simple Things
Abigail Lau, Age 12, Playing Orca Whales
Emma Chen, Age 7, Friends of the Forest
Cynthia Huang, Age 11, Stillness and Vitality
Ree Ma, Age 11, The Lab Story
Eric Yang, Age 9, Alone, Yet Surrounded
Aviana Yang, Age 9, Sunset
Molly Mu, Age 8, Whispers on Pointe
Iris Huang, Age 7, Happiness is Found in Love
Tina Chen, Age 11, Butterfly
Julia Li, Age 10, Lament of the Wild Ones
Annie Liang, Age 8, Nature
Claire Wang, Age 7, Behind the Mask
Sunny Gao, Age 16, Chinese House
Charlie Wu, Age 15, Embrace of the Inevitable
Whitney Ng, Age 13, Where the Animals Rest
Andrew Deng, Age 13, Beneath the Surface
Tiffany Lam, Age 14, Reflection in the Rain
Iris Zhong, Age 14, The Hollow Crown
Justin Liu, Age 13, We See the World Together
Haley Hof, Age 14, A Letter from the Heart
Wendy Li, Age 14, Sweet Christmas
Media Contact:
Tinna Xu
Board of Director
Skyky Multicultural Learning Foundation
info@skykyfoundation.ca