The Never Such Innocence 2026/27 International Competition, "Through MY EYES", invites young people aged 9-18 to share their own perspective on war and conflict and to consider what has shaped it, including experiences, nationality, heritage, gender, proximity, age and education. Entries can be submitted in three categories: Poetry, Art (sketches, sculptures, photos, paintings) and Short Film, which is new for 2026/27. Entrants are judged in four age groups: 9-11, 11-14, 14-16 and 16-18.
Winners have their work published in a digital booklet, receive an NSI prize pack, and are invited to special opportunities. There is no entry fee.
The competition opens on 28 September 2026 and closes on 26 February 2027. Winners will be announced by 5 May 2027.
The official 2026/27 competition page and full rules, checked November 4, 2026, confirm the September 28, 2026 opening and February 26, 2027 deadline, with no entry fee. Winners are notified on or before May 5, 2027; this is not a fixed announcement day. No exact submission cutoff time/timezone or later-cycle schedule was verified.