The Midwest International Art Competition 2025Theme: "What Makes Me Happy" For Young Artists Aged 5-17 Presented by the MIRI Foundation We are pleased to announce the Midwest International Art Competition 2025, an exciting opportunity for young artists around the world to showcase their creativity and talent. The theme for this year's competition is "What Makes Me Happy," inviting young minds to explore and express the sources of joy, positivity, and personal happiness through visual art. Open to artists aged 5 to 17, the competition aims to foster artistic growth, inspire self-expression, and promote cultural exchange. Submissions will be accepted from May 1st, 2025 to June 30th, 2025.We encourage all young artists to participate in this global celebration of art, creativity, and happiness. For any inquiries, please feel free to contact us at miri@midwest.edu.

Please find the details for the November Zoom meeting below:Date and Time: Thursday, November 21st at 11:00 AM (Central Time)(Western Time: 9:00 AM, Eastern Time: 12:00 PM)Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88309470307?pwd=fj0hSHuEX8D50J0GbPCmdmjm8rRMfA.1Meeting ID: 883 0947 0307 Passcode: 403894For those in other time zones, please double-check the time, and kindly join the meeting 5 minutes before the scheduled start.Agenda: 1. We will provide updates regarding the management of the Researcher Program.2. Presentations: The list of presenters for this meeting is as follows November Presenters: Choi Hee-Soo, Yoo Yeon-Hwi, Son Dong-Hoon, Jeon Tae-Jung, Kim Sae-Ro-Mi, Kim Min-Kyung - Presenters are free to share their slides, photos, videos, or deliver their presentations in any format they prefer.- If you are presenting, please fill out the attached "Researcher Activity Report" and send it back to (miri@midwest.edu) before the meeting. - The report must be written in English. - If you are unable to present this month due to time constraints, your presentation will be rescheduled for the next available date. Meeting Guidelines:- When joining the Zoom meeting, please change your display name to your full name and turn on your camera. - Anyone who misses the meeting without prior notice or a valid reason will not be eligible for an extension request or a completion certificate, based on the number of absences. If you have any questions regarding the presentation or the meeting, please feel free to reach out.

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