Theme: Technology and Life
Theme: Technology and Life
Deadline for Submissions: July 15, 2025
Submission Link: https://artcontest.chinadaily.com.cn/2025adultsubmit.html
About the Theme: Technology and Life
In an age where artificial intelligence and data-driven innovations are reshaping our lives, how do these technologies impact the human experience? This exhibition explores the future of human-machine collaboration and aims to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges that advanced technologies bring.
Organized by China Daily and partners, the exhibition calls on cartoonists, illustrators, and creatives around the world to reflect on how technology influences daily life and human society — with imagination, humor, and insight.
Eligibility & Categories
Participants:
Open to professional and amateur cartoonists, illustrators, and art enthusiasts from around the world.
Categories:
Adult Group: Age 18 and above
Youth Group: Under 18
Submission Guidelines
Theme: Technology and Life
(including topics such as impact on humanity, futuristic visions, tech in daily life, etc.)
Format:
JPG format
300dpi resolution
Minimum size: 3000 pixels on the longer side
File size: 2MB–10MB
Up to 20 entries per participant
Single or series of artworks accepted
Each submission must include a title and brief description
Originality:
Works must be original. Plagiarism or copying is prohibited.
Published or previously awarded works are accepted.
AI-assisted or AI-generated works are accepted, but must be clearly labeled as such.
Contact Information Required:
Name, email, phone number
For youth and students: school name, grade (instructors optional)
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Awards
Adult Group
Gold Prize (1): ¥30,000 CNY + Certificate + Portfolio Book
Silver Prize (2): ¥20,000 CNY + Certificate + Portfolio Book
Bronze Prize (3): ¥10,000 CNY + Certificate + Portfolio Book
Outstanding Prize (10): Award + Certificate + Portfolio Book
Excellence Prize (100): Certificate + Portfolio Book
Youth Group
Excellence Prize (100): Certificate + Digital Portfolio Book
Timeline
Submission Period: Until July 15, 2025
Review & Judging: July–August 2025
Award Ceremony: Tentatively in September or October 2025
Note:
Submissions will be evaluated separately for each group. Please select your group honestly based on age. Awards and certificates will specify the relevant category (Adult or Youth).
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