International Artist Grand Prize Competition (I.A.G.P.C.) 2026
Taiwan International Contemporary Artist Association / GP Deva Frontier Art (X-Power Gallery)
Funding
Exhibition
Opens
1 April 2026
Deadline
31 May 2026
Location
Taipei, Global
Entry Fee
Free
About
International open call for contemporary artists to exhibit and compete for sponsorship at Art Revolution Taipei 2026, with a championship prize for ART 2027.
The International Artist Grand Prize Competition (I.A.G.P.C.) 2026 is an internationally recognised contemporary art competition co-organised by the Taiwan International Contemporary Artist Association and GP Deva Frontier Art, operators of X-Power Gallery. The competition partners with Art Revolution Taipei (A.R.T.) — Taiwan's leading platform for international art exchange — to connect artists with Asian and global markets.
There is no set theme. All styles and approaches within contemporary art are welcome, with the exception of film and video works.
Who can apply?
Any artist aged 18 or over from anywhere in the world. Artworks must have been created no earlier than June 2021. Each artist may submit up to three works.
What's on offer?
All accepted finalists will have their work exhibited for sale at the A.R.T. 'Live Naturally • The Arts-in-Life Show' in Taipei, running 17–22 November 2026. Each finalist receives a certificate of exhibition.
The Championship Award (one winner) receives full sponsorship from X-Power Gallery to participate in A.R.T. 2027, including round-trip transport costs for selected artworks.
Important practical details:
- Entry is free
- All submitted works must be for sale; the organiser takes a 50% commission on any sales
- Finalists are responsible for all shipping, insurance, and customs costs to and from Taipei
- Works must be ready to hang (wired), framed or mounted appropriately — scroll paintings and glass are not accepted (Plexiglas is fine)
- A physical Certificate of Authenticity must accompany each artwork
- Sturdy, reusable packaging is required; fragile materials are prohibited
- 2D works: maximum height 150 cm; 3D works: maximum 100 cm × 100 cm × 100 cm
Key dates:
- Application deadline: 31 May 2026
- Finalists announced: 15 July 2026
- Artwork delivery window: 15 July – 31 August 2026
- Exhibition: 17–22 November 2026
- Championship winner announced: by 1 March 2027
Apply through the official portal at arts.org.tw.