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THE B.U.N.D. AWARDS FOR YOUNG CREATIVESSHANGHAI · GLOBAL · 2026
2026 AWARDS FOR YOUNG CREATIVES
ART WITHOUT
BOUNDARIES.
Turn the world you see
into art the world can see.
Explore the entry guide ↗Ages 7–17
Painting / AI digital art
Painting / AI digital art
01 / CREATE BEYOND BOUNDARIES↓
YOUNG
CREATIVES.ART WITHOUT
BOUNDARIES.
CREATIVES.ART WITHOUT
BOUNDARIES.
2026 ✳
BEYOND BOUNDARIES.From Shanghai. In dialogue with the world.ART × SUSTAINABILITY
01 — THE IDEA / ABOUT THE AWARDS
A new possibility for the world.
Beginning with your imagination.
B.U.N.D. is more than Shanghai’s waterfront. It is an invitation to young creatives everywhere. Inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the awards invite young people to explore our shared planet through their own artistic perspectives.
B.Beyond boundariesART WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
U.UN SDGsSustainable Development Goals
N.Neo-RenaissanceA new Renaissance
D.Digital & DiverseDigital and diverse arts education
02 — YOUR PERSPECTIVE / Themes
One world.
Many ways to express it.
Choose one of three themes.
Make art about what matters to you.
CREATIVE FUTURE VISION
Creative Future Vision
Imagine what comes next. Let today’s ideas shape tomorrow.
LOVE & PEACE
Love & Peace
Across languages and cultures, express understanding, kindness and connection through art.
03 — OPEN TO YOU / Entry guide
Your creativity
deserves to be seen.
Children Ages 7–12
Teenagers Ages 13–17
International judging takes place in September. For entry enquiries, please email the organising committee.
Email the organisers ↗info@icreativecity.comMake every mark your own.
- Medium
- Any painting style or material. Two-dimensional works only.
- Chinese painting
- 69 × 46 cm
- Other painting
- 40 × 60 cm (4-kai paper)
- Submission
- Submit artwork by email to the organising committee. Contact the organisers for physical delivery and digital file requirements.
Expand your imagination digitally.
- Medium
- Static two-dimensional digital images and digital paintings. AI-assisted creation is permitted.
- File format
- JPG / PNG · ≥ 300 dpi
- Size & resolution
- Longest edge ≥ 2000 px · File ≤ 15 MB
- Source files
- Submit layered source files alongside the artwork. Unauthorised assets, textures and templates are not permitted.
Originality & copyright +
All entries must be original, unpublished and free from plagiarism. Copyright remains with the artist. The organisers receive non-commercial exhibition and promotional rights, with credit to the artist.
What information should I include? +
We recommend including your name, age and age group, country or region, artwork title, chosen theme, medium and contact email. This is a preparation guide; follow the organisers’ requirements for the official submission checklist.
04 — MARK YOUR CALENDAR / Timeline
From inspiration to the spotlight.
2026 · SHANGHAI
Where creative ideas meet.
JUN–AUG
Global call for entries
Young artists from around the world respond to the future through art.
SEP
Online international judging
Experts from international art schools and festivals are invited to form the jury.
OCT
Awards & related events
An awards ceremony, masterclass and arts education symposium. The organisers will announce the detailed schedule and venues.
05 — RECOGNITION / AWARDS & EXHIBITION
Let the world see
a new generation of creativity.
Gold · Silver · Bronze
Presented by the organising committee for outstanding creative expression and cross-disciplinary practice.
Florence Special Creativity Award
One recipient across all regions and age groups. The artwork may be featured in future cultural exchange activities in Florence.
80 finalist artworks on show
The 80 finalist artworks will be presented in a physical exhibition.
Support for overseas award recipients +
Gold: one recipient per age group, with sponsored return international flights and a four-day, three-night stay in Shanghai. Silver: three recipients per age group, with a sponsored four-day, three-night stay. Bronze: five recipients per age group, receiving certificates, custom trophies and creative gift packs. The overseas recipient of the Florence Special Creativity Award receives sponsored return international flights and a four-day, three-night stay in Shanghai. Final arrangements will be communicated by the organisers.
THE FUTURE IS YOURS TO CREATE.