Art Revolution Taipei
(18.05.2018 - 21.05.2018)
https://www.arts.org.tw
Asia’s Top Annual Art Contest
International Artist Grand Prize Competition Is Now Open
Artists Compete for Solo Exhibition Booths at A.R.T., Asia’s Most Prestigious Art Fair.
The highly anticipated International Grand Prize Art Competition (IGPAC), art juried event is now open for submissions (http://www.arts.org.tw/2018/chi/register.html). Elite artists 18 years or older are eligible for the competition. Winners will not only have their artwork exhibited at Art Revolution Taipei (A.R.T.) 2018, but finalists of the Grand Prize and Gallery Recognition awards will also be granted a solo exhibition booth at A.R.T. 2019.
Organized by Taiwan International Contemporary Artist Association (TICAA) and co-sponsored by A.R.T., the purpose of the International Artist Grand Prize Competition is to encourage artists to fully exert their talents and creativity and offer an opportunity to showcase their works on the international platform. Since its establishment, the competition has risen to a notable scale amongst the Asian art fairs, gaining great reputation for attracting some of the most excellent artists from around the world. With the level of competition becoming more intense, the number of entries in 2017 set a new record with 4,207 pieces of artworks from 77 countries submitted. 231 pieces were selected, including some already world-renowned artists.
In addition to recognition and support from international artists, this competition is also an excellent stage for emerging artists. Co-organizer A.R.T. presents artworks from exhibiting artists and helps them to expand their presence in Asia, gaining more opportunities for exhibitions, sales and representation. Many artists obtain collectors’ support and market presence from this competition. Kurma Venkata Siva Prasad, a self-taught Indian artist, is a great example. He exhibited and sold out his entire 30 piece collection at the 6th edition of A.R.T., becoming a shining star in Asia. The Turkish artist Mustafa Yuce, winner of the Gallery Prize 2015, was covered by a local media, instantly becoming a notable artist.
Submissions for the IGPAC 2018 is now open until October 31, 2017. Artists over 18 years old are eligible to enroll. The selected entries will be announced on November 30, 2017 and be exhibited during the A.R.T. 2018 running May 18 ~ 21, 2018. The award-winning artists will then be exhibited in the “International Artist Salon” during the 2019 edition and the winners will be granted solo exhibition booths, sponsored by X-Power Gallery. Grand Prize winner will be granted two booths, while Gallery Recognition prize will be awarded one exhibiting booth.
Art Revolution Taipei has created a sensational impact since its debut in 2011, with the innovative concept of “presenting artists at the center of the exhibition stage.” Under meticulous curatorial design from Art Director Lee Sun-Don, A.R.T. presents a solo exhibition for each artist. This innovative artist-oriented layout has developed into one of the top international art fairs in Asia. In 2011, artists sales reached 89.66%, comparable to Art Basel; for the 2nd edition, the figure raised to 91.18%, with notable artists such as French artist Philippe Pasqua selling out his entire exhibited artwork. In 2013, collectors emerged to purchase all exhibited works from one artist during the VIP Preview. Sales reached 93.21% in 2014 becoming a record high among art fairs worldwide. In 2015, a strict “iron-willed” pricing strategy was implemented to discourage price haggling of fine art, which was widely supported by both artists and collectors. 2016 brought together existing and new buyers to break the rut of the sluggish economy, concluding the exhibition with a 90.79% sales rate. In 2017, 330 artists had sales, with a 91.66% sale rate reaching a record high number of artworks ever sold at A.R.T.
The International Artist Grand Prize Competition invites talented artists from around the world to compete in the prestigious event. For more information about the 2017 competition and Art Revolution Taipei, please visit the official website at www.arts.org.tw. Entry forms can be downloaded at http://www.arts.org.tw/201HYPERLINK "http://www.arts.org.tw/2017/chi/register.html"7HYPERLINK "http://www.arts.org.tw/2017/chi/register.html"/chi/register.html.
Art Revolution Taipei 2018
VIP Preview: May 17, 2018 19:00~22:00 (VIP only)
Exhibition time: May 18~21, 2018 11:00～19:00
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