17th Da Dun Fine Arts Exhibition of Taichung City

The Taichung city government will be hosting a special display of fine arts from around the world from the 20th October until the 8th November, 2012, with the aim of enhancing cultural exchange and promoting appreciation of the artistic process.

Applications for the “17th Da Dun Fine Arts Exhibition of Taichung City” are now being accepted, with all domestic or overseas artists welcome to submit an original piece of art in one or more of eleven possible categories (Crafts, Sculpture, Digital Art, Photography, Printmaking, Water Colour Painting, Oil Painting, Glue Colour Painting, Seal Engraving, Calligraphy and Ink Wash Painting).

Photographs of artwork belonging to any of the categories to be judged in the exhibition should be submitted for consideration at the Preliminary Selection stage between the 6th April and the 13th April, 2012. Shortlisted entries must be submitted in their original form between the 9th June and the 11th June, 2012 for Final Selection. Winners will be selected by committee and prizes awarded to the successful artists. Awarded artwork will be exhibited at the Dadun Art Galleries for public display.

For further information and application details, please refer to the following website: http://eng.taichung.gov.tw/mp.aspx?mp=18 . Alternatively, contact Ms Chang by telephone on 04-22289111 ext. 25217.