Organizer Information:

Taiwan International Contemporary Artist Association, in co-organization with GP Deva Frontier Art (Operator of X-Power Gallery). The competition partners with Art Revolution Taipei (A.R.T.) to promote individual artists to the Asian and international markets.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the International Artist Grand Prize Competition (I.A.G.P.C.) 2026.

Recognized as one of Asia’s top art contests, this competition combines with Art Revolution Taipei (the most important platform of art exchange in Taiwan) to offer artists opportunities for sponsorship, exhibition, and sales. There is no specific theme required for submitted works.

Category:

Contemporary Art (Strictly excluding films and videos).

Eligibility:

  • Who: Open to all top artists internationally.
  • Age Limit: Applicants MUST be strictly over 18 years old.
  • Creation Date: Artworks must have been created and completed NO EARLIER than June 2021.
  • Media Exclusion: Films and videos are strictly NOT acceptable.
  • Submission Limit: Each artist may submit a maximum of 3 artworks.
  • Dimensions: * 2D Works: Maximum height of 150 cm (no limitation on width).
    • 3D Works: Maximum of 100 cm x 100 cm x 100 cm (no limitation on weight).

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Finalists: All accepted entries will be exhibited for sale in the A.R.T. "Live Naturally • The Arts-in-Life Show" 2026. Each finalist will receive a certificate of exhibition.
  • Championship Award (1 Winner): The juror will select ONE top artist to participate in the A.R.T. 2027 show. X-Power Gallery will fully sponsor the winner, covering the round-trip transportation fees for their selected artworks.

Application Fee & Sales Constraints:

  • Application Fee: Free to apply.
  • Sales & Commission: All submitted artworks MUST be for sale. The organizers will take a 50% commission on the sale price. (Note: The organizer may reject works with sale prices deviating drastically from the Asian market price).
  • Logistics & Transport: Finalists are fully responsible for ALL costs, insurance expenses, customs, and shipping fees for delivering and collecting their artworks.

Application Requirements:

  • File Formatting: Images must be JPGs, 300 dpi, and no less than 5 MB per image.
  • File Naming: Files MUST be saved in lowercase letters using ONLY underscores, in the following exact format:title of artwork_media_size_sale price_1(Example: a happy day_oil on canvas_50x70cm_usd500_1)
  • Artist Profile: Must include a Biography, Exhibition Experiences, and Artwork Ideas.

Exhibition Requirements (If Selected):

  • Framing: Artworks must be "Ready to Show" and wired for hanging. Scroll paintings and glass are strictly UNACCEPTABLE (Plexiglas is allowed). If extra steps are required to hang the work, a $35 USD fee applies.
  • Documentation: Finalists MUST provide a physical "Certificate of Authenticity" delivered alongside each artwork.
  • Packaging: A sturdy, reusable crate/carton must be used. Frangible (easily breakable) packing materials are prohibited.

How to Apply?

Complete the submission process via the official arts.org.tw portal.

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: May 31, 2026.
  • Finalists Announcement: July 15, 2026.
  • Artwork Delivery Window: July 15 – August 31, 2026.
  • Exhibition Dates (Finalists): November 17 – 22, 2026.
  • Championship Winner Announcement: By March 1, 2027.

Location:

Art Revolution Taipei (A.R.T.), Taipei, Taiwan.

Contact Information:

Website & Application Link: https://www.arts.org.tw/en/submission26/