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2026 Xu Qinsong Creation Award for Young Artists
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2026 Xu Qinsong Creation Award for Young Artists

Guangdong Xu Qinsong Art Foundation

June 28, 2026Guangdong, China (finals at Guangdong Museum of Art)

The Xu Qinsong Creation Award supports art-school graduates entering professional practice with a national online preliminary round and Guangdong finals, culminating in a year-end results exhibition and provincial tour. Works returned by 31 Dec 2026.

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The Xu Qinsong Creation Award supports art-school graduates entering professional practice with a national online preliminary round and Guangdong finals, culminating in a year-end results exhibition and provincial tour. Works returned by 31 Dec 2026.

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Current bachelor's, master's or doctoral art students and graduates from 2023 onward. Media include Chinese painting, oil, printmaking, sculpture, lacquer, watercolor, photography, installation and experimental art. Theme: 'In the Field of Hope' (在希望的田野上).

Dates & details

Deadline
June 28, 2026 (online submission)
Programme dates
Results exhibition and provincial tour in late 2026
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Seven prizes (gold, silver, bronze plus special mentions); 17 editions have awarded ¥11.07M total
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Free

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