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CIEO Inspires Beyond Charity Art Night Held: Celebrating 25 Years of “Education Is Love”
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On November 15, the “2025 CIEO Inspires Beyond Charity Art Night” was presented through the joint efforts of theCanadian International Education Organization(CIEO) and CIS, initiated by the Guangdong Province JiaYou Education Development Foundation.
2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the CIEO. Since its establishment, CIEO has upheld the belief that “education is love,” encouraging children to experience love and develop a sense of social responsibility through learning.
CIEO Founder and Chairwoman Winnie Chen attended the event and shared in her welcome remarks:
“Art creates beauty, and charity creates goodness. When children learn to understand beauty through creation and practice goodness through action,beauty and goodness merge within them into a powerful force.”
CIEO创始人兼董事长Winnie Chen
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This year also marks the 12th consecutive year that the Guangdong Province JiaYou Education Development Foundation has spread kindness through art. With the support of nearly ten thousand contributors, the Foundation continues to uphold its social responsibility and advance the development of education and charitable initiatives.
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As an important member school of the CIEO Group, CIS is co-hosting the event for the second year. Each year, the school plays an active role in supporting the organization and execution of this charity exhibition, showcasing the powerful impact of combining education with art.
This year, the charity initiative focuses on supporting education digitalization by donating multimedia teaching platforms, educational software, and other equipment to rural primary and secondary schools in Guangdong Province.
We believe that the right tools can elevate every lesson, allowing children to learn in better environments, unlock their potential, bridge regional educational gaps, and open doors to their future.
The centerpiece of this year’s event—the “My Promise to the Future” Charity Art Exhibition—was impressive in both scale and impact. The exhibition showcased nearly 300 artworks created by students from almost 30 CIEO schools and kindergartens, featuring paintings, photography, calligraphy, ceramics, and creative handicrafts. Together, these works highlighted the students’ rich imagination and artistic talent.
What made the exhibition truly special was the way students’ artworks were showcased alongside masterpieces by distinguished artists, creating a profound “dialogue of art and compassion” across generations.
National-level master artists, provincial and municipal professional associations, academic institutions, and art spaces came together, adding a bright beam of light to children’s classrooms.
National-Level Organizations:Academy of Painting and Calligraphy, Central Research Institute of Culture and History, Art Academy of China Democratic League Central Committee, China Calligraphers Association, China Artists Association
Provincial and Municipal Professional Organizations:Guangdong Arts Volunteers Association;relevant art and calligraphy associations of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, and Foshan; Calligraphy Critics Association; youth and women’s art organizations
Academic Institutions and Platforms:Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts; Shunde District CPPCC Calligraphy and Painting Academy, Shunde District Calligraphers Association, Shunde District Artists Association, Shunde Seal Society, Daliang Calligraphy and Painting Society; Oriental Art Research Institute, Guangfu Cultural Research Association, multiple associations and art spaces in Panyu District
Another major highlight of the event was the live calligraphy and painting demonstrations by several master artists:
Huang Jiansheng: Founding President of Guanshan Yue Chinese Painting Academy; Member of China Artists Association; Vice Chairman of Guangdong Arts Volunteers Association; Vice Chairman of Guangzhou Artists Association
The one on the right is Master Huang Jiansheng.
Zhao Chunheng: Full-time Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, City College; distinguished contributor to art education
The one on the left is Master Zhao Chunheng.
Chen Shuixing: Associate Professor, Chinese Painting Academy, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts; balances teaching and creative practice, mentoring numerous art talents
Ding Shangwei: Director of the Department of Calligraphy and Painting, City College, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts
Zhou Zhifeng: Chairman of Shunde Federation of Literary and Art Circles; long-time promoter of local cultural and artistic development
In addition to the art exhibition, the event featured a heartwarming charity gala. Students from the CIEO Group delivered captivating performances for the guests, touching the hearts of everyone in attendance.
A total of four artworks were auctioned at the gala, including “Tattoo of the Brave” by Jobyna.
“The Light in My Hands” by Ellana, a Grade 9 student from the CIS Foshan .
The auction of two master artworks then brought the event to its climax: Prosperity and Auspiciousness by Master Hu Zhuoqu, and Bloom in Spring, Harvest in Autumn by Master Zhao Chunheng. Through these auctions, even more people joined this charitable initiative, supporting educational causes and helping love and hope spread throughout the event.
The performance segment was led by the children:
Outstanding Performances by CIS Foshan Students
A Series of Wonderful Performances
by Students from CIEO Member Schools
The gala also featured an awards ceremony for charitable businesses and volunteers, expressing gratitude to every supporter.
The Chairwoman Personally Presented
Awards to Our Philanthropic Partners
The Chairwoman Personally Presented
Awards to Our Philanthropic Individuals
Over the past twelve years, every step taken by the Guangdong Province JiaYou Education Development Foundation has been strengthened by the participation of countless individuals.
Cathy, a parent from CIS Foshan, shared: “What touches me is never a single ‘holding up a sign’ moment, but the sparkle in my child’s eyes in front of their artwork—this is the best proof of twelve years of growth and confidence.”
Parent Support on Site: Cathy
Student volunteers Sunny and Jessica from CIS Foshan shared: “Every effort we make is our hope to bring real change to classrooms far away.”
Sunny
Jessica
On-Site Volunteers
These simple yet steadfast words truly reflect the foundation’s twelve-year journey of charity, showcasing the students’ heartfelt desire to make a meaningful difference.
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People’s heartfelt emotions are expressed in messages and reflected in actions. Twelve years of dedication have allowed kindness to be seen, continued, and amplified—together, we have painted a brighter future in this warm resonance.
"My Promise to the Future" is more than a slogan; it is countless joined hands, raised signs, and illuminated lights. We thank every participant for making this commitment tangible, visible, and actionable.