On April 25, 2026, the Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts hosted an award ceremony for participants of the “ART-YALYNKA” (Christmas tree art) competition, organised by the Department of Environmental Design (Faculty of Environmental Design), as part of the Junior Academy of Design and Arts activities.

The creative competition brought together 29 young artists who presented their original artworks.

Participating Institutions (Municipal):

• Pivdennomiska Children’s Art School
• Budy Children’s School of Folk Art
• Kharkiv Professional Higher Art College

Diploma Recipients: Kostenko Mariia, Hordieiev Anton, Pereverzieva Alisa, Perepelytsia Oleksandra.

Certificate of Merit Recipients: Petlytsia Maryna, Horbenko Kira, Shevchuk Liza, Kotliar Anna, Lystopad Khrystyna, Lystopad Sofiia, Hrybeniuk Taia, Anpilova Milena, Pozhydaieva Milana, Dehtiar Yelyzaveta, Antonenko Anna, Yeremenko Yelizaveta, Hritchyna Daryna, Kolodii Kira, Babich Sofiia, Nikonenko Yeva, Rybalchenko Fedir, Faida Vitaliia, Shunko Diana, Zozulia Nazar, Makohon Diana, Rodionova Vasylisa, Popovchenko Mariia, Huslieva Varvara, Skidan Anna.

Letters of Appreciation were presented to the directors and teachers: Holovina O.V., Stepanenko M.M., Huslieva V.S., Dobrovolska Yu.V., Kostenko N.M., Pyvovarova L.M.

The “ART-YALYNKA” contest has become an important platform for young people’s self-expression, fostering creative thinking and supporting talented students.