The “Colors of Birth” Symposium, organized by the College of Fine Arts at Al-Mustaqbal University as part of the Colors Festival in celebration of the Christmas and New Year holidays, witnessed a notable participation from several elementary schools. This initiative aims to strengthen artistic and educational collaboration between the university and educational institutions. This participation reflects the university’s commitment to nurturing artistic talents from an early age. Among the prominent participating schools was Al-Fatimiyah Elementary School for Girls, along with other elementary schools, whose students’ artworks added a distinctive creative touch to the festival activities. The students’ contributions included a variety of artistic works, such as paintings and simple handicrafts, which showcased the children’s imagination and artistic expression. These efforts received widespread appreciation and engagement from the attending academics, artists, and participants. Organizers of the symposium emphasized that involving elementary schools in such artistic events helps discover and develop young talents early, promotes a culture of art and creativity among children, and reinforces Al-Mustaqbal University’s role as an institution that supports both education and the arts within the community Almustaqbal University, The First University in Iraq