The Asian Contemporary Fine Art Competition
Open to Asian and Asian diaspora artists — exhibited at Agora Gallery in Chelsea, New York.
Thank you for your participation on the 2021/2022 competition.
The Competition is an ideal way to exhibit your talent to a wider international audience. With a distinguished panel of jurors and more than $55,000 in valuable prizes, it is open to visual artists from Asia at any stage of their careers. Painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, mixed media, and print are the accepted mediums.
The 2021/2022 edition selected 9 artists to participate in the 36th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition exhibition at Agora Gallery in Chelsea, New York:
Moliu Zhang, Bhairavi Modi, Robi Chakraborty, Khanh Phan, Kavita Jaiswal, Gwaylon Leaf, Amogh Patil, Shahed Pasha, S.H. Kim
The Asian Contemporary Fine Art Competition awards offer participating artists a widely ranged of opportunities specifically chosen to promote the selected Asian artists and to enhance their careers. The Competition is an opportunity qualifying artists shouldn't miss.
Competition Awards
More than $55,000 in prizes
The awards offer participating artists a wide range of opportunities specifically chosen to promote selected Asian and Asian diaspora artists and to enhance their careers.
Collective Exhibition
A collective exhibition held at Agora Gallery, Chelsea, from August 2022. Two categories:
Promotional Benefits
All selected artists receive:
Your work displayed at Agora Gallery in the heart of the Chelsea art district.
A unique press release written for each selected artist by the NYAC PR team.
Invitations sent to private art buyers, consultants, corporations, and media contacts.
An exhibition advertisement placed in a publication of the competition's choosing.
An opening night reception for the artists, invitees, and the New York art community.
Invitations promoting the exhibition emailed to our extensive mailing list.
Your artwork published in a full-color catalog distributed to artists and art enthusiasts.
Artwork promoted across our social media channels including our 100,000+ fan Facebook page.
Your artwork featured in an exhibition page on Agora-Gallery.com with reception photos.
$500 × 5
Five artists each receive a cash prize of $500.
Entry guidelines
Are you ready to introduce your art to the world in a distinguished and internationally renowned setting? If so, it's time to take that next step and enter your work.
To improve your chances, please follow The Asian Contemporary Art Competition guidelines outlined below. If after reviewing the guidelines you still have questions, we ask that you visit the competition FAQ page.
Accepted Media
Painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital, printing, and mixed media are eligible. All submitted artwork must be available for sale.
Video art, film, performance art, jewelry, and crafts are not eligible.
- 2-D works: up to 75 × 85 in (192 × 218 cm)
- 3-D works: up to 72 × 72 × 24 in (184 × 184 × 61 cm)
Eligibility
The competition is open for Asian, Asian diaspora artists and artists residing in Asia at any stage of their careers.
View the complete competition terms →Required Material
- Image files of your artwork in JPG format
- Title, dimensions and medium of each artwork
Entry Fee
Digital Category: There is a $25 entry fee for up to 5 images. There will be a charge of $5 for each additional image.
Classical Exhibition Category: There is a $45 entry fee for up to 5 images. There will be a charge of $5 for each additional image.
Note that once you have paid, your entry is complete and you will be unable to make changes or submit additional images.
Payment Methods
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners and PayPal.
Competition Terms & Conditions
Selected artists for the collective exhibition award are responsible for arrangements and costs connected to shipping to and from the gallery and for insuring the artwork while it is in transit.
Read our complete terms and conditions →If you have any further questions, please visit our FAQ page, review our Terms & Conditions, or send us an email at asian@nyartcompetitions.com.
Partners & award sponsors
We are proud to present this year's partners and award sponsors.
Agora Gallery was established in 1984 by an American with the goal to provide artists with opportunities to present their creations to the New York art market. Agora Gallery provides a number of prizes for the Chelsea International Photography Competition, including promotion on their popular online website, possible in-kind support, bonus recognition and participation in an exhibition in Chelsea.
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ARTmine is an online fine art gallery for art professionals and enthusiasts, featuring private and corporate collections, interior designers, and art consultants. This contemporary art collection, operated by Agora Gallery, offers the opportunity to view exciting artwork by some of the most exciting national and international contemporary artists.
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White Space Chelsea helps you create your audience and put on successful events by offering these services:
- Event planning and production
- Catering, furniture rental, staffing and floral resources
- Projection and audio visual setup
- Full design and print/sign capabilities
- Social media, marketing and public relations
- Photography and retouches
Founded by Agora Gallery, Social Media for Artists leverages the extensive experience and network in order to provide artists a one-stop solution for all the social marketing needs. The digital marketing experts help bring the artists success in the digital world, in front of fellow artists and potential collectors, by delivering customized digital strategies.
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2021–2022 Edition
Selected for the 36th Chelsea International Fine Art CompetitionMoliu Zhang, Bhairavi Modi, Robi Chakraborty, Khanh Phan, Kavita Jaiswal, Gwaylon Leaf, Amogh Patil, Shahed Pasha, S.H. Kim
View full results on CIFAC →
