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The 9th John Moores Painting Prize (China)

Competition opportunity. Deadline: 2026-09-22

Type
Award
Organizer
Shanghai Shuangpu (Double Pool) Culture Development Co., Ltd.
Deadline
22 September 2026
Where
China
Compensation
First Prize: one- to two-week solo exhibition in the UK, and a one-month residency in the UK plus participation in a group exhibition. Excellence Award (4 winners) and Contemporary Ink Painting Award (1 winner): a one-month residency in the UK plus participation in a group exhibition. All winning and shortlisted works exhibited in Shanghai, and all prize-winning works displayed at National Museums Liverpool during the 2027 Liverpool Biennale. No cash award.
Disciplines
Painting, Visual Arts, Drawing

About this opportunity

The 9th John Moores Painting Prize (China) is a biennial competition open to artists aged 16+ living and working in China. Submissions are judged anonymously, with shortlisted artists exhibiting their original paintings for final judging. Winners receive a UK residency and solo/group exhibition opportunities, and their works are exhibited in Shanghai and at National Museums Liverpool during the 2027 Liverpool Biennale.

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