Purpose
"M ART O" is an annual event that collects art works themed around Macao. The name combines "MO" (MACAO) and "ART," meaning art in Macao.
Macao has transformed from a small fishing village into a modern metropolis, undergoing tremendous changes. However, behind the prosperity, Macao's original characteristics have gradually become blurred. This event aims to encourage Macao's youth to discover and create more artistic works themed around everything about Macao—its people, events, and objects—so that young people can learn more, care more, and develop a stronger sense of belonging towards the land they live on daily. Besides allowing participants to understand Macao better through the creative process, the exhibition period also enables viewers to experience a different Macao by appreciating the works.
Outstanding works from this event will have the opportunity to be exhibited annually at New Tribe 2. New Tribe 2 is not only a youth activity center but can also serve as a youth art center, providing a venue for Macao youth to display their art works and offering a platform for artistic exchange among young people.
Competition Rules
- The form of the work is unrestricted; participants can freely express themselves, but it must be a physical display piece (e.g., painting, photography, sculpture, calligraphy). Video works are not accepted.
- The work must incorporate Macao as a thematic element.
- The work must be mounted on a physical plane no smaller than 50cm x 40cm (e.g., paper, wooden board, acrylic board).
- The work must be original; otherwise, it will be disqualified.
- The organizer retains the right to use the work. By submitting the work, the participant agrees to hand over the work to the organizer for disposal.
- The organizer is not responsible for any accidental damage to the submitted works during the collection and exhibition process.
- Each participant can only submit one work.
- The organizer reserves the final right of interpretation in case of any disputes.
Submission Period
- Submission period: May 1 to July 15
- Participants can register online first, but submission is only valid upon the organizer's receipt of the physical work. Participants must attach their personal information (name, ID number, work description, contact phone number) when submitting the work.
Judging
- Judging period: July 15 to July 31
- Judged by professionals from Macao's art community.
- Scoring criteria: Creativity 40%, Relevance to theme 40%, Aesthetics 20%.
Awards
- Champion: MOP $3,000 cash prize
- First Runner-up: MOP $1,500 cash prize
- Second Runner-up: MOP $1,000 cash prize
- Finalist Award: Qualification for exhibition at New Tribe 2 (All winning and finalist works will have the opportunity to be exhibited at New Tribe 2).
Submission Address & Contact
- Visit the Macao New Chinese Youth Association office (Shop I, G/F, Unilink Building, 7 Rua de João de Almeida).
- Visit New Tribe 2 (Shop U, G/F, Block 46, Veng Cheong Garden, Rua de Hangzhou, Taipa).
- Online Registration (All registrations are subject to submission of the physical work).
Inquiries: 2884 2719 Mr. Deng
