Overview
Applicants first submit digital images of one recent original painting; shortlisted artists then deliver the original work and add an artist statement, education history and exhibition record.
John Moores Painting Prize China 2026
Deadline
Sep 22, 2026
Location
China, with winner activities and exhibitions in the United Kingdom
Application fee
Paid
Reward / Stipend
Six winners join a one-month UK development program and group exhibition, with winning work shown at the Walker Art Gallery during Liverpool Biennial 2027; the first-prize winner also receives a one-to-two-week UK solo exhibition.
Who is this for
Artists aged 16 or over who live and work in China and submit an original, hangable painting completed after 2024.
Summary
Benefits
- Six winners join a one-month UK development program and group exhibition, with winning work shown at the Walker Art Gallery during Liverpool Biennial 2027; the first-prize winner also receives a one-to-two-week UK solo exhibition.
Eligibility
- Artists aged 16 or over who live and work in China and submit an original, hangable painting completed after 2024.
- Applicants must live and create their work within China; the rules do not separately require Chinese nationality.
Fees and Costs
- The non-refundable entry fee is CNY 200; entrants should insure original work in transit because the organizer does not accept transport or unpacking liability.
Key dates
- Application deadline: 2026-09-22.
- Registration and submission run from 22 May to 22 September 2026.
Application materials
- Online registration, one full-view image and one detail image; shortlisted artists provide the original work, concept statement, education history and exhibition history.
Location and Participation
- China, with winner activities and exhibitions in the United Kingdom. Initial application is online; shortlisted work must be physically delivered, and winners take part in the United Kingdom program and exhibitions.