Overview
The 2nd Macau Contemporary Illustration Competition, themed "City Memory: New Maritime Silk Road," invites creative minds to explore the profound historical and cultural connections between maritime heritage and port city development. Launched in the context of China's "Belt and Road" initiative, this competition seeks original illustrations that delve into the spirit of ocean culture, tracing Macau's unique identity as a city shaped by the sea.
Competition Theme & Units
The central theme is "City Memory: New Maritime Silk Road." Entries must address one of the following five thematic units:
- Navigation and Trade
- Maritime Folklore and Beliefs
- Maritime Myths and Legends
- Maritime Exploration and Archaeology
- Port Cities
Note: Participants may submit product mock-ups visualizing the commercial potential of their artwork.
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: Students, creative professionals, institutions, and companies based in Asia.
- Entry Format: Submit single pieces or series (max 6 pieces per series). There is no limit on the total number of entries.
- Submission Period: May 20 – June 30, 2015 (until 24:00).
- How to Submit:
- Download the application form from the event page.
- Email artwork images and the completed form to
[email protected].
Technical Requirements
- File Format: JPG
- Dimensions: Max A4 size (210mm x 297mm)
- Resolution: 300 DPI, RGB color mode
- Quality: Level 12
- Minimum Side: 550 pixels
- Naming Convention:
Lastname_Firstname_Number.jpg (e.g., chan_kai_yin_01.jpg)
Key Dates & Venue
- Submission Deadline: June 30, 2015
- Awards Ceremony: October 22, 2015
- Exhibition Period: October 22–25, 2015
- Awards Venue: The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo (Hall of the 20th Macao International Trade & Investment Fair – MIF)
Judging & Prizes
- A panel of renowned artists, designers, and cultural historians from across Asia will serve as judges.
- Winning and shortlisted works will be exhibited in Macau and subsequently tour internationally.
Contact Information
Organizing Committee
- Organizer: China Cultural Industry Promotion Association (中華文化產業促進會)
- Co-organizers: Macau Fujian & Taiwan General Chamber of Commerce (澳門閩台總商會), Dream Vision Cultural & Creative Park (夢視界文創園), Worldsky Culture (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (世天文化(北京)有限公司)
- Guiding Unit: Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR, Department of Culture and Education (中聯辦文教部)
- Supporting Units: China Cultural Industry Park Alliance (中國文化產業園區聯盟), Association of Friends of Hong Kong and Macao in Taiwan (中華港澳之友協會), Chinese Elite Leaders Exchange Association (中華領袖菁英交流協會), Macau ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce (澳門東盟國際商會), Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (澳門旅遊學院)
- Cooperative Units: University of Macau (澳門大學), Macau University of Science and Technology (澳門科技大學), Macao Polytechnic University (澳門理工學院), Taiwan Universities Macau Student Union (台灣高校澳門學生聯合會)
- Executive Unit: Sino-Portuguese Art Gathering (中葡雅集)
- Media Partner: Artron Art Network (雅昌藝術網)
- Sponsor: Macao Foundation (澳門基金會)
