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International Arts Excellence Award

Art has the power to transcend boarders and foster understandings between different cultures.

IAEA contributes to cultural diplomacy by promoting dialogue and appreciation for diverse artistic expressions globally.

The International Arts Excellence Award (IAEA) was launched in October 2023. The current management organization IACCA is in Melbourne Connect located in the University of Melbourne's Campus. The assessment process is conducted globally by a panel of seasoned and distinguished experts from esteemed design, technology, art and education institutions.

The primary objective is to advance the growth of the art industry by recognizing works associated with the global art arena, exceptional talents, and cultural and artistic projects.

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International Youth Arts Fun Festival

21-23 September, 2025

Guests, including IAEA finalists from Australia, China, the U.S.A., Canada, and other regions, as well as educators, artists, community leaders, Victoria MPs, and other distinguished VIPs, will be invited to the International Youth Arts Fun Festival. This week-long program is designed to challenge, inspire, and support the next generation of artists. The event will feature:

  • International Youth Artists Exhibition

  • Art Stalls

  • Workshops (practical & cultural experiences)

  • Panel speakers from the education, animation, AI and Art fields

  • Gala (presenting the IAEA awards)

  • Media or billboards presentation

  • International Arts Excellence Award Annual Album

  • Exclusive Tour in Museum of Chinese Australian History

  • And more…!

At the heart of the IAEA and International Arts Fun Festival is the mission to inspire young artists, helping them recognize the long-term benefits of honing and utilizing their artistic talents.

International Arts Excellence Award 2025

The International Arts Excellence Award will be presented at the first International Youth Art Competition. The theme for 2025 is "Future Home", this year's arts competition invites young artists to envision and express their creative ideas about the homes of tomorrow. As technology, sustainability, and human needs evolve, what will our future living spaces look like? Will they float in the sky, thrive underwater, exist in space, or blend seamlessly with nature? This competition encourages participants to explore innovation, environmental consciousness, and cultural diversity in their artistic representations of future homes.

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Awards

The event upholds the principles of fairness, justice, and transparency, strictly adhering to quality standards. The organizing committee will invite experts from various fields, including calligraphy, traditional culture, literature, art, and journalism, to form an expert review committee. Awards will be determined primarily through expert evaluation.

World Ranking points will be awarded to all participants (First place: 100, Second Place: 85, Third Place: 70, Finalist: 50, participants: 20, Please refer to Winners Page for details)

Individual Awards

Each group will have one Gold Prize, two Silver Prizes, three Bronze Prizes, and several Excellent Prizes. Winners of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Prizes will receive certificates, medals and prizes (Gold Prize will receive extar $100 Cash Prize). Recipients of the Excellent Prize will receive certificates.

Students who receive Gold, Silver, or Bronze Prizes will advance to the global finals (for international competitions).

Organization Awards

Certificates for Excellence Art Education will be awarded to IACCA Corporate Members who send 10 or more participants to the competition and achieve excellent results. The institute with the highest number of participants will be given an extra Cash Prize of $500.

Tutor Awards

Outstanding Tutor trophies will be awarded to teachers from IACCA Corporate Members who guide 10 or more students to win Gold, Silver, or Bronze Prizes. Each guiding teacher is limited to one award. The tutor with the highest number of awarded students will be given an extra Cash Prize of $200.

My Favourite Artwork

Online selection channel will open and winners will receive corresponding certificates.

Schedule

Oceania Division

2025. 03- 2025. 09

Other Divisions

2025. 02 - 2025. 12

Global Final

2026

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