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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
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Participating Artists
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Regions & Countries
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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.