Event Overview
The 29th Macao All-Macao Calligraphy and Painting Joint Exhibition, organized by the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM), is an annual cultural event open to local art enthusiasts. This exhibition calls for submissions and will showcase selected works in a public display.
Submission Details
- Submission Period: May 10–13 (Friday to Monday)
- Submission Time: 10:00–17:00
- Submission Venue: Main Foyer, Macao Forum (Avenida do Dr. Francisco Vieira Machado, NAPE)
Categories & Submission Rules
- Categories: Chinese Painting (using Chinese materials), Western Painting (using Western materials), and Chinese Calligraphy.
- Eligibility: Participants must be Macao residents entering in their personal capacity.
- Work Requirements:
- Must be original works completed within the last two years.
- Must not have been publicly exhibited in Macao before.
- Only one entry per category is allowed.
- Maximum framed dimensions: 3.5 meters high x 1.5 meters wide.
- Required Documents: Completed application form, a recent photo, and a valid Macao SAR ID.
- Packaging & Insurance: Participants are advised to pack their works securely for transport and may arrange their own insurance. The organizer will insure award-winning and selected works after the judging process.
Awards & Prizes
- Best Creation Award and Rising Star Award will be presented for each category.
- Winners receive a cash prize and a trophy.
- Special Best Creation Award: Selected from the Best Creation Award winners. The recipient will be invited to hold a solo exhibition.
- Rising Star Award Winners: Will be invited to participate in a joint exhibition.
- Permanent Collection: All award-winning works will be permanently collected by the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau.
Judging Committee
A selection committee comprising local and international artists and critics will be invited by the organizer. The judging date will be announced later.
How to Apply
Application forms and regulations can be obtained from:
- IACM Gallery (IACM Building, No. 163 Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro)
- Cultural and Recreational Affairs Department (19/F, Nam Tung Commercial Building, No. 517 Avenida da Praia Grande)
- Macao Museum of Art (Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE)
- All IACM District Service Stations, Citizen Service Centres, and Integrated Service Centres
- Or downloaded from the IACM website: www.iacm.gov.mo
Contact Information
For enquiries, please contact the IACM Cultural and Recreational Affairs Department.
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