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Call for Entries
Entry Fees
Application Fee: NT$1,200 per artist
Final Review Fee: NT$5,000 (payable only upon passing the preliminary review)
APPLICATION — NT$1,200 / artist
FINAL ROUND — NT$5,000 (after preliminary selection)
Eligibility
Open to artists aged 18 or above, of Asian nationality or based in Asia. All media welcome—painting, sculpture, photography, installation, mixed media. Each artist may submit up to 【1】 original works.
Artwork Submission Guidelines
1. Size Limit
After framing or full three-dimensional assembly, the artwork must measure under 80 × 80 × 80 cm (all three dimensions — length, width, and height — must comply).
2. Weight Limit
The total weight of the completed artwork must not exceed 5 kg.
3. Material Restrictions
Artworks may not incorporate plant-based materials, biological/organic materials, or fluid/liquid materials. This includes, but is not limited to: fresh flowers, live plants, foodstuffs, untreated animal-derived materials, liquids, and any uncured or flowable media.
4. Definition of a Single Work
Each artwork is counted as one single piece; a single panel constitutes one entry.
5. Component & Assembly Restrictions
Submissions combining multiple pieces — whether assembled, joined, or presented as a set — will not be accepted as a single work.
6. Inquiries on Other Formats
For special media, formats, or any uncertainty regarding compliance with the above, please contact the organiser prior to submission for individual confirmation.
The organiser reserves the right of final review and determination of entry eligibility. Submission constitutes agreement to comply with these guidelines; non-compliant works may be disqualified from participation or from any award received.
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Submission
Now open – July 15, 2026
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Preliminary Result
July 25, 2026 ★
Nationwide FamiPort Showcase
Every artist who passes the preliminary review will be featured on FamilyMart's FamiPort cloud-print network across Taiwan. Selected works become available at FamilyMart stores nationwide, where supporters and the public can print and collect each piece — bringing your art beyond the gallery and into everyday life, in every neighborhood.
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Final Review
August 5, 2026 ★
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Announcement
August 15, 2026 ★
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Exhibition
September 2 – November 3, 2026 · Polaris Café, Taichung
THE 3RD EDITION JURY
University Lecturers · Senior Industry Professionals
Current University Lecturer
Lu Po-Han
Lecturer at Shih Hsin University · Department of Radio, Television and Film
MFA in Cinematography from the New York Film Academy, Los Angeles (NYFA); four years of professional experience in the U.S. film and television industry, contributing to numerous union film productions and major commercial advertisements. Evaluates entries through the lens of visual narrative and image language.
Current University Lecturer
Liu Chun-Yu
Lecturer at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech) · Department of Design
Founder of the image-marketing studio final_final studio, having supported brand fundraising campaigns exceeding NT$100 million. Client portfolio spans the Ministry of Education, the General Association of Chinese Culture, Taiwan Design Expo, HIM International Music, Sambo Cotton, and MLB, among others.
Gallery representation by DE Global Art Agency
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Showcased and offered for sale at the 2027 Taiwan Art Fair
Dive into fun with kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding on our pristine lake
1ST — Grand Prize
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Podcast feature interview
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Dedicated press feature
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Gallery representation and art-fair showcase (as above)
Sales split — Artist 70% / Gallery 10% / Sales 20%
Challenge yourself on our state-of-the-art climbing wall and natural rock faces
2ND — Second
Press feature
Gallery representation and art-fair showcase (as above)
3RD — Third
Gallery representation and art-fair showcase (as above)
An annual award dedicated to emerging artistic voices across Asia
About the Award
The Asian Art Rising Star Award s an annual art award founded rooted in a mission to discover and amplify emerging artistic voices across Asia, the award brings together rising talents from Asia,Southeast Asia, and Europe — uniting them through exhibition, public voting, and cross-cultural exchange.
We believe art belongs to everyone. Through partnerships with public venues, convenience store voting platforms, and international arts organizations, the Asian Art Rising Star Award is building a bridge between emerging artists and the wider world
Our Mission
- Discover and champion emerging Asian artists with exceptional creative potential
- Provide a meaningful platform for artists to gain international exposure
- Foster cross-cultural dialogue and showcase the diversity of contemporary Asian art
- Make art accessible to the public through innovative outreach and voting mechanisms
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Editions Held
21
Participating Artists
4 +
Regions & Countries
4000+
FamilyMart Voting Locations
Our Awards Of Professionals
The inaugural edition introduced five emerging artists from Taiwan, and Malaysia to Taichung audiences through a two-month exhibition at Ararat Art Partners — a respected independent art space in the city's cultural district. Two artworks were sold on opening day, affirming both the artists' talent and the public's enthusiasm.
| Exhibition Period*| September 26 – November 24, 2024 |
| Opening Ceremony | September 29, 2024, 2:00–4:00 PM |
| Venue| Ararat Art Partners
| Address | No. 46, Gongyi Road, West District, Taichung |
| Gallery Hours*| Wednesday–Sunday, 1:30–6:00 PM |
| Co-organizer | Ararat Art Partners |
| Regions Represented | Taiwan · China · Malaysia |
Participating Artists (5)
| Artist | Region |
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| Chen Yan-Hui (陳彥卉) | Taiwan |
| Lin Rui-Chi (林睿祺) | Taiwan |
| Eva Shi (施曉燕) | Taiwan |
| Michael Huang (黃唯敐) | China |
| Tsai Yung-Han (蔡詠涵) | Malaysia |
1st Edition — 2024
The second edition marked a significant leap forward. Held at the iconic Taichung City Hall — one of Taichung's most recognized historical landmarks — the exhibition welcomed 16 artists from across Asia and Europe. For the first time, a nationwide public voting system was introduced via FamilyMart's FamiPort terminals, allowing art lovers across Taiwan to vote at any of approximately 4,000 FamilyMart locations. The event received media coverage from major Taiwanese outlets and drew new audiences into the world of contemporary art.
| Exhibition Period | December 22–27, 2025 |
| Venue| Taichung City Hall (台中市役所) |
| Co-organizer | Taichung City Hall · ALEA Association (France) |
| Sponsor| FamilyMart Co., Ltd.
| Voting Platform | FamiPort — ~4,000 FamilyMart locations nationwide |
| Regions Represented| Taiwan · Hong Kong · Europe · Southeast Asia |
Participating Artists (16)
Amy Tsai (蔡孟㯣) · Chen Ning (陳甯) · Isabelle Chapman · Sophie Lee · SHEN YUE (沈岳) · Chen Jun Rui (陳君睿) · Tseng Yi-Ning (曾苡寧) · AI-CHEN LIU (劉艾辰) · CHEN ZE YU (陳則聿) · Chen Po An (陳柏銨) · LIU PEI-TI (劉姵蒂) · Lin Ji-Bei (林季蓓) · Lin Rui-Chi (林睿祺) · Yang Zhi-Ren / Elvin (楊智仁) · Wang Yu-Chuan (汪玉川) · doyaraven (渡鴉)
Award Categories (2nd Edition)
| Award | Description |
| Rising Star First Prize| Determined by FamiPort public vote — 1 winner |
| Judges' Special Award| Selected by the jury panel — up to 3 recipients |
| Special Achievement Award | Recognizes outstanding contribution to art education and promotion |
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Award Recipients — 2nd Edition (2025)
🥇 Rising Star First Prize
Wang Yu-Chuan
Work: "Find Me"
A monochromatic, minimalist composition that captures the solitude and quiet resolve of someone adrift far from home — a profound meditation on identity and belonging. Selected as the public's top choice via nationwide FamiPort voting.
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🥈 Second Place
Katina Tam
Dual master's degree holder from the University of Leicester (Museum Studies) and Lingnan University (Curating & Art History). Her work fuses psychological depth with pastel aesthetics, exploring feminine healing and inner strength.
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🥉 Third Place
Lin Ji-Bei
Lin's practice centers on Asian women's experiences, using cross-cultural symbols to examine gender pressure, social expectation, and resistance — a powerful visual statement on resilience and life force.
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Special Achievement Award
Amy Tsai, Ph.D.
Work: "Déjà Vu"
Associate Professor of Visual Arts & Design at I-Shou University. Recognized for her decades-long dedication to art education, international exhibitions, and design excellence — with over 15 international design awards including Red Dot, iF, and London Design Award.
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Exhibition Venues
Ararat Art Partners — 1st Edition (2024)
A respected independent art space in Taichung's West District, Ararat Art Partners provided the intimate setting for the award's debut. The two-month run (September 26 – November 24, 2024) gave audiences ample opportunity to engage with the five participating artists and their works.
Aress:No. 46, Gongyi Road, West District, Taichung, Taiwan
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Taichung City Hall — 2nd Edition (2025)
A historic civic landmark in the heart of Taichung, the City Hall offered a dramatic elevation in public visibility. The venue's combination of architectural heritage and foot traffic proved ideal for an exhibition aiming to bring art into everyday urban life.
Exhibition Dates: December 22–27, 2025
Print the winners' art postcards at over 4,000 FamilyMart locations nationwide.