Chennai, 7th December 2025: Bringing together 500 young artists from around the world at Four Points by Sheraton, Mahabalipuram. Delegates and participants from 14 countries – Cambodia, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, USA, Vietnam and of course India took part in this celebration of colour and creativity. Children aged between 5 – 18 years created stunning works of art on the theme ‘My World of AI’, turning the venue into a vibrant showcase of creativity, imagination and artistic brilliance. The event celebrated Globalart’s mission to nurture creativity and build confidence in every child through the power of art. Also present at the venue
Prof. Dr. Divya Satyan, Director at the prestigious NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology), Chennai who is an expert in the field of design and specializes in all subjects related to apparel manufacturing. She is also passionate about sustainability and is a prolific reader and researcher.
Mr. Mahair Goh, Founder and Managing Director of Globalart, Started in Malaysia in 1999. An ardent art expert who developed the Globalart methodology which is being currently run in 650 Globalart centres across the world.
Mr. Dinesh Victor, Founder and Managing Director of SIP Academy India (the organization which brought Globalart to India) – Alumni of IIT Mumbai, IIM-Ahmedabad an exceptional edupreneur whose vision to deliver world class programmes in India to significantly impact the mental potential of children.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Divya Satyan emphasized the importance of art in a child’s education, stating, “Art is essential for children. In a world driven by rapid technological change and artificial intelligence that often promotes uniform thinking, creativity has become the most vital skill a child can develop. Interesting to note that today’s topic resonates that!”
Mr. Mahair Goh stated “Globalart develops imagination, promoting creativity and innovative thinking in both natural and man-made world. Children across the globe have come together to showcase was art can do!”
Mr. Dinesh Victor, highlighted the growing participation each year, saying, “It gives us immense joy to witness these young creative minds shine on such a grand stage, and hosting this international event in our home city of Chennai makes it even more special. When we nurture creativity early, we equip children to think boldly, solve problems with fresh perspectives, and face the future with confidence. It’s no surprise that many of our former Globalart students—now thriving in fields like architecture, interior design, fashion, and graphic design—proudly trace their creative roots back to their Globalart journey.”
About Globalart
Founded in 1999 in Malaysia Globalart operates in 23 countries with over 650 centres worldwide and has trained more than 350,000 children. Launched in India by SIP Academy in 2005, Globalart India is a pioneer in Art education for children in the country and India’s largest chain of International Art Centres with a presence in 8 states – Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Delhi, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Telangana and West Bengal with over 150 centres. This unique programme has a well-researched syllabus providing a systematic training in art while nurturing creative thinking for children aged 5 to 15 years. Globalart India has in the last 20 years successfully trained over 1,00,000 children till date. Many Globalart alumni are excelling in the field of design and creativity both in India and overseas and have carved out a successful career path for themselves. Others who have chosen traditional careers also attribute their ability to think out-of-the-box to their training at Globalart.
National & International Recognition
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) featured Globalart children’s work on their website for the ‘Save the Tiger’ and ‘Climate Change’ campaigns.
Globalart students’ work was displayed at the 2nd World Ministerial Conference in Bali, Indonesia, with delegates from 13 tiger-range countries in 2010. WWF Indonesia awarded certificates of appreciation to Globalart and the participating students.
Special postcards featuring Globalart students’ work were released by WWF in 2012 with appreciation messages for Tiger Rangers.
Globalart received a Limca Book of Records certification for conducting the 1st International Kolor Champ in India. The competition, held on November 27th, 2010, in Hyderabad, featured 584 children from seven countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, USA, and India).
For more details, contact:
Ms. Namrata Mukherjee, Business Head, Globalart India +91 9971467770
Mr. Vignesh S, National Manager, Acquisition: +91 9790805551
Or visit: www.globalart.in
