2024 MetaU Art International Competition

To cultivate a pipeline of talented artists, MetaU Art launched its International Art Competition in September 2023. This competition aims to discover young and talented artists based around the world, providing them with opportunities for international exposure.

​Discover, Recognize and Support to the young artists are the mission of MetaU Art Competition.

​Winners of the competition will have the opportunity to showcase theirs artworks in Los Angeles or other major art fairs in United States , participate the online exhibition on Artsy, and gain increased exposure on social media.

Entry and Eligibility

• The MetaU Art International Competition is open to artists of all nationalities, from all regions,  aged 35 and below.

• Your work must be in the realm of contemporary arts. 

• Works in a wide range of media are accepted, inclusive of but not limited to the following: drawings, paintings, digital artworks, photography, ceramics,  sculpture, textiles and fabrics etc. AI produced artworks and NFTs are not considered at this time.

• You can submit up to 3 artworks with 3 images for each artwork ( one artwork image, one/two detail image, one installation view if available). Submissions must be digital in format as works will be viewed and judged digitally. 

• Artworks submitted for the competition are made no more than 3 years ago.

Judging Criteria

• Artistic Skills Applied 

  • Profound Technical Skills

  • Mastering the Medium Applied

  • Complexity of Technique

  • Clear and Touching Artistic Expression

• ​Creativity, Uniqueness and Originality​​​​

• Art Philosophy/Framework Articulated

  • Strong Philosophy / Framework of the Artwork

  • Thought-provoking Theme

• ​Potential to Develop