I. Purpose of the Competition:

To promote the development of world calligraphy art, unite calligraphers from different cultures, and showcase the beauty of cultural diversity, Kyla Artist Prize is hosting the World Calligraphy Award. We sincerely invite calligraphers from the Muslim world, Japanese calligraphers, Korean calligraphers, Chinese, and Taiwanese calligraphers to participate.

II. Competition Period:

December 20, 2023, to April 1st, 2024

III. Awards:

1. First Prize: Physical medal, participation in the joint exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum from May 29 to June 4, 2024. Media exposure included in the exhibition catalog, featuring ten news articles in Taiwan, and three unified reports in Chinese news. 

2. Second and Third Prize: Physical certificate, featuring ten news articles in Taiwan, and three unified reports in Chinese news. Additionally, winners receive a one-year discount of 20% on international art fair participations at Butterfly Reflection International Curatorial.

IV. Eligibility:

1. Calligraphers worldwide are eligible to participate, regardless of nationality.

2. Individual or team registrations are accepted, limited to one submission per person.

3. A registration fee of NT$2500 is required, non-refundable.

V. Competition Rules:

1. No specific theme, encouraging creative expressions that reflect multicultural exchange.

2. Artworks must be original and not infringe on the copyrights of others.

3. Participants must provide a written explanation of the background and concept of their artwork.

4. Participants must agree to an indefinite, royalty-free authorization for the use of submitted artwork images and artist information for competition promotion.

VI. Competition Categories:

Youth Group: Ages 8 to 18

Adult Group (Unified Judging)