Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 7 September 2026
The 9th John Moores Painting Prize accepts submissions from artists 16+ who live and work in China. Entry is $3, with deadline December 19, 2026. Selected works exhibit in Shanghai and the UK, with residencies awarded to winners.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. December 19, 2026
“Application Deadline: 22 September 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $3 to apply
“$3 entry”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get.
“First Prize: one- to two-week solo exhibition in UK OR one-month UK residency plus group exhibition participation; Excellence Award (4 winners) and Contemporary Ink Painting Award (1 winner): one-month UK residency plus group exhibition participation. All winning works exhibited in Shanghai and at N”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. One to two weeks (First Prize solo exhibition); one month (First Prize residency, Excellence Award, Contemporary Ink Painting Award)
Who can apply. Applicants must be 16 years or older, must live and create their submitted work within China. Open to artists regardless of professional status.
How they choose. Juried
“Five-person anonymous jury (typically three UK-based and two China-based art professionals); judged on quality of work only.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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