While ARTPETRON aims to encourage the development of the talents of young Filipino artists, it has chosen to be unique.

• ARTPETRON targets a special niche of the youth population: the college student and the art student in a tutorial course or a museum-based painting class.

• ARTPETRON is theme-based, specifically on Filipiniana themes. Its 2001 theme zeroes in on Filipino indigenous games.

• ARTPETRON has three first prizes per category, each one winning the highest cash prize given in an art contest, and a trophy. It has also three runners up per category, each one winning a cash prize and a certificate.

• ARTPETRON pays tribute to the schools and institutions of the winning participants by giving them a computer set.

• ARTPETRON winners will be featured in the 2002 Petron calendar which is sent to all Petron customers all over the country.

• ARTPETRON generously offers to frame the 30 semifinalists.

• ARTPETRON involves its dealers through availability of forms in service stations.

• ARTPETRON's Boards of Judges are composed of eminent men and women involved in arts and culture, and also its top officers including its Chairman and President.

• ARTPETRON winning entries will be exhibited in select museums and schools.