2025 NTD 7^th International Figure Painting Competition

Submission Requirements

Application package

• Identification: Digital copy of a valid passport or driver's license, or a similar official identification document. NOTE: Contestants may use pseudonyms, in addition to providing their legal name. During and after the competition, the artist’s pseudonym will then be used for publicity purposes, such as in publications or in media coverage.

• Artwork Description: title, year of completion, medium (e.g., oil on linen/canvas/panel), size/dimensions in inches, and a written statement about the creative inspiration for the painting (no more than 100 words).

• Images: High-resolution digital photos of the painting(s) (size should be less than 30MB)

• Resume: Listing education, experience, accomplishments, and prizes with digital copies of the prize certificates.

• Note for Visa, if applicable: Applicants who need a visa for entry into the United States should add a note with their application requesting an official invitation to attend the Award Ceremony and competition-related events.

• Registration Fee: US$80 (up to 6 paintings).

• Payment methods include credit card, certified check, or money order. Please make your check payable to New Tang Dynasty, with a note of “NTD Figure Painting Competition”, and mail to: New Tang Dynasty Attn: Competition Team, 229 W 28th Street, 5th FL, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Registration

Online registration: fill in the registration form online

E-mail: For those who are unable to register online, please submit all required registration materials by email to: oilpainting@ntd.com with the subject line: “Figure Painting Competition Registration.”

*Please note, none of the submitted materials will be returned.

Finalists

Finalist will be notified by email no later than August 10, 2025.

Finalist should submit their original paintings by registered mail to reach the Competition Organization Committee (the address will be provided in the notice) by September 10, 2025.

• Special Note: Any damage or loss of the original work during shipping is solely the responsibility of the finalist. The Organization Committee will open the package and check the work within 10 days upon arrival.

• Finalists are highly encouraged to submit their paintings framed. Otherwise, they may send their painting(s) either on a stretcher(s) or rolled up. The finalist will then be required to pay for stretchers and/or framing in New York. The reference framing prices are as follows (Actual cost will depend on material used and details):

1. 18 x 24 inches: US$150
2. 24 x 36 inches: US$225
3. 36 x 48 inches: US$350
4. 48 x 72 inches: US$550

• Finalists will have the option to sell their work in an online gallery (www.inspiredoriginal.org)

Handling of Original Works after the Exhibition

After the exhibition, finalists must arrange the return of their original works. The Organizing Committee can temporarily store the finalists' original works for up to 30 days free of charge after the completion of the exhibition. Finalists will be charged US$10 per day if they fail to make the shipping arrangements within the 30-day free period.

• The Organizing Committee will issue a donation certificate(s) should contestants choose to donate their original artworks to the NTD International Figure Painting Competition.

• Please add a note, in the application, indicating your preferred handling option with the shipment of your original painting(s).

Accommodation and Transportation

• The Competition Organization Committee will recommend hotels to finalists and their traveling companions for the award ceremony and related events.

• Finalists and their traveling companions bear the costs of accommodation and transportation.

Copyright

• Contestants are entitled to the copyright of their submitted works and any related rights, and their registration to the competition serves as legal grounds. The Competition Organization Committee is not liable for any legal responsibilities due to artists’ intentional or unintentional negligence.

• The Competition Committee reserves the right to reproduce the finalists' works in accordance with relevant agreements. Contestants may be entitled to receive royalties from the copyright of their works as specified in these agreements.

Regulations

• Upon applying, a contestant acknowledges the competition rules and regulations.

• Contestants must obey the Organizer’s arrangements; otherwise, the Organizer has the right to rescind the eligibility of the contestant and any awards given. Contestants must certify the originality and authenticity of their works and are held accountable for any legal consequences for any plagiarism.

• NTD Television owns the copyright to the audio and video materials produced for the Competition.

• The decisions of the Panel of Judges will be final, and no appeal will be accepted.

• The Competition Organization Committee has the ultimate authority to interpret the Regulations and has the right to make any changes to them as necessary.

• Any changes to the Regulations for the Competition will be posted on the Competition website in a timely manner.

Shipping address

The mailing address will be provided in the finalist notification email.