The first ACYA Art Competition coming in November 2025!

Anyone residing in Australia or China, aged 18 -35, professional or amateur, is invited to enter the ACYA Art Competition.

Creativity and Originality

Does the artwork demonstrate original thinking?

Is the concept or execution unique or thought-provoking?

Does it avoid clichés or overused imagery?

Artistic Technique and Skill

How well has the medium been used?

Is there evidence of craftsmanship and technical ability?

Are proportions, color, texture, and composition used effectively?

Relevance to Theme

Does the work clearly respond to the competition’s theme?

Is the interpretation of the theme fresh or meaningful?

Does the theme come through in both concept and execution?

The judges will select the finalists. All finalists will be included in the exhibition and prize judging. The Judge’s decision is final, and no correspondence or dispute will be entered into by the Judges.

All entries for the art competition will be assessed based on the application submitted and the accompanying images or audio/video files. Selection will be based on the selection criteria listed. The nature of the work must be contemporary in application and show coherence between work and concept.

First-place prize: $500

Second-place prize: $400

Third-place prize: $300

Fourth-place prize: $200

Note: All prizes value are in AUD

4 finalists and shortlisted artists will have the opportunity to exhibit their artworks in the Gala Dinner co-hosted by next ACELS 19 in Brisbane at mid 2026.

All finalists will be granted free entry to ACELS 19, including 3 nights’ stay and meals.

Shortlisted artists will receive token of appreciation.

Artworks of the finalists and shortlisted artists will be exposed and promoted by ACYA social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, WeChat, and Xiaohongshu.

The 4 finalists will have the opportunity to be interviewed as our ‘ACYA Emerging Artists’, with the interviews being published on the above-mentioned platforms.