Join the AIU Psychology Art Fest

The Psychological Service of Astana International University invites students to participate in the AIU Psychology Art Fest.

The festival aims to develop students’ creative abilities and provide them with an opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings through art.

The competition will feature five creative categories.

1.     ART — “My Inner World”

This category accepts drawings, digital illustrations, and artwork created with the help of artificial intelligence.

Suggested topics include “My Inner World,” “The World of Feelings,” “My Source of Strength,” “Happiness Is…,” “My Strength,” “The Colours of My Emotions,” and “My Mood Today.”

Participants must submit the title and a brief description of their artwork along with the entry.

2.     Psy Reels & AI

This category accepts vertical videos on psychological topics with a maximum duration of 60 seconds. The required aspect ratio is 9:16.

Suggested topics include student life and stress, personal boundaries, emotional self-support, relationships with others, the impact of social media on psychological well-being, and other related themes.

3.     Psychology on Stage

This category is open to teams of 2–5 students. Performances must be 3–5 minutes long.

The performance may focus on one of the following topics: student stress, bullying, conflict, friendship, personal boundaries, emotional support, loneliness, social media addiction, insecurity, asking for help, or the adaptation of first-year students.

Applications must include a brief description of the performance and information about the team members.

4.     “Voice of the Soul”

Participants may submit an original poem or essay on a psychological topic. The on-stage performance must not exceed 2 minutes.

Suggested topics include “A Letter to Myself,” “My Strength,” “Happiness Is…,” “The Life I Choose,” “My Inner World,” “Accepting Myself,” “My Dream,” and “Hope.”

Applications must include a video recording of the performance and the full text of the poem or essay.

5.     Music & Mood

This category is open to solo performers and duets. Participants may present a vocal, instrumental, or combined vocal and instrumental performance.

The performance must not exceed 3 minutes. Participants must submit brief information about the selected piece and a pre-recorded video.

To participate in the festival:

1.     Choose a creative category.

2.     Prepare an original work.

3.     Submit the work by November 15, 2026.

4.     Pass the preliminary selection stage.

Each participant or team may submit only one entry in one category. All entries must be original. Participants who successfully pass the preliminary selection will advance to the festival final.

Submission deadline: November 15, 2026
Festival final: December 4, 2026

Contact number: +7 777 001 39 17
Email: psy_service@aiu.edu.kz

Express your ideas through creativity and share your feelings and perspective with others. We invite you to participate in the AIU Psychology Art Fest!