Purpose of the event
With a deep love for our homeland, we hope to showcase the natural, humanistic,
and artistic beauty of Yushan through the eloquent brushstrokes of artists, conveying the spirit
of love and passion for our home, Taiwan.
Organizer
E.SUN FHC, E.SUN Bank, E.SUN Culture and Education Foundation
Competition theme
Convey the beauty of Yushan by using the environmental landscape and
cultural/humanistic characteristics of Yushan National Park as the main creative
theme.
Competition eligibility
- General Public: People of any age with the R.O.C. nationality.
- Students: Students who are enrolled in high school or above with the R.O.C. Nationality
(excluding in-service master's program).
- Foreigners: People of any age with other nationalities (non-nationals).
(one person per entry, double entries will not be accepted)
Entry Requirements
- Number of entries: One piece of artwork per person. It must be created and signed by the
applicant.
- Size: No. 30 (91x72.5cm) or below.
- Material: Oil, acrylic, or gouache paint.
- If any of the following circumstances applies to an entry, the organizer may disqualify
the entry; in addition, the prize money and certificate will be withdrawn:
- The artwork is plagiarized, copied, or counterfeited.
- The artwork is in violation of the Copyright Act or other relevant laws and
regulations.
- The artwork has been publicly published, e.g., participation in open calls for
entries or exhibitions and competitions.
- Any other violation of the provisions of the Guidelines.
Judging criteria
The organizer will invite renowned academics and professionals in the field of art to form a
jury for the preliminary selection and final judging of the entries.
- Preliminary selection: For online applications, please backup and keep the information
of the preliminary selection. Please fill in the application form and upload the photos
and related information of the entry on the “E.SUN 30 E.SUN Awards” website before the
deadline. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
- Website: https://www.esunbank.com.tw/event/drawesun/esunbank.html
- Image file format: JPG file/PNG file
- Image file size: Below 10MB (8-10MB preferred)
- Final judging: It will be done based on the original artwork submitted at the
preliminary selection.
- General Public and Student Categories - Entry submission for final judging:
The entry submitted for the preliminary selection and final judging must be the
same artwork. Please submit the original artwork in person or by mail to the
organizer before 17:30 PM on October 14, 2022 (Friday). To protect
the artwork, please frame and package it in a thick cardboard box. A receipt
will be issued by the organizer upon receiving the delivery
to facilitate subsequent arrangements for the return of the artwork. The
organizer shall not be liable for compensation should there be any damages to
the artwork during its transportation.
- Foreigner Category - Entry submission for final judging:
The entry submitted for the preliminary selection and final judging must be the
same artwork. The organizer will notify the finalists by email once the final
judging is completed and specify the details for receiving the artwork in the
Notes section. The judging will be conducted virtually.
- Returning the artwork: The works of those in the General Public or Student
categories that were not selected in the final judging will be shipped back by
the organizer or may be picked up in person within 3 weeks after the results are
announced.
- Announcement of winners: The finalists will be announced on October 31,
2022 (Mon) on the homepage of the E.SUN Bank website. The organizer
will notify the winners individually.
- Awards ceremony: The organizer will send out invitations to the awards ceremony
(date to be confirmed).
Event schedule
Work item |
Time (based on Taipei time) |
Location |
Entry submission for preliminary selection |
August 31, 2022 (Wed) 23:59 PM |
Online submission |
Announcement of preliminary selection |
Announced by mid-September 2022 |
E.SUN Bank website homepage |
Submission of original works for final judging |
October 3, 2022 (Mon) to October 14, 2022 (Fri) |
E.SUN Bank (Head Office) |
Announcement of finalists |
October 31, 2022 (Mon) |
E.SUN Bank website homepage |
Awards ceremony |
November 2022, invitation to be sent out separately |
E.SUN Bank |
Exhibition |
November to December 2022 |
E.SUN Bank |
Return of non-selected works |
Within 3 weeks after the announcement of the finalists |
E.SUN Bank (Head Office) |
Awards
The award recipients will be awarded the prize moneyㄏa certificate, and copies of the
award-winning artwork.
General Public Category:
- First Prize(1 winner):
Prize money of NT$ 1 million
- Special Selection(1-3 winners):
Prize money of NT$ 500,000
- Outstanding(1-5 winners):
Prize money of NT$ 200,000
Student Category:
- First Prize(1 winner):
Prize money of NT$ 300,000
- Special Selection(1-3 winners):
Prize money of NT$ 200,000
- Outstanding(1-5 winners):
Prize money of NT$ 100,000
Foreigner Category:
- First Prize(1 winner):
Prize money of US$ 36,000
- Special Selection(1-3 winners):
Prize money of US$ 18,000
- Outstanding(1-5 winners):
Prize money of US$ 7,200
Notes
- Entries shall comply with the rules and regulations of the Guidelines. If there is any
dispute or if the organizer suffers losses as a result, the entrant shall be held fully
responsible.
- All rights and property rights of the winning entries in all winning categories belong
to E.SUN Bank.
- Insurance coverage for finalists in the General Public and Student categories: The
relevant insurance liability shall be subject to the clauses contained in the insurance
policy.
- Period of insurance: From the date of the entry submission for final judging
until the return of the artwork.
- Maximum coverage: NT$50,000 per finalist entry.
- Anyone who submits an entry is deemed to have complied with the provisions of the
Guidelines. For other matters not covered, please refer to the latest announcements on
the E.SUN Bank website at www.esunbank.com.tw.
- The organizer will appoint an artwork shipping company to pick up the winning works in
the Foreigner category, as well as cover the costs of transportation, insurance, and
importation into Taiwan.
Other
- The results will be announced on the homepage of the E.SUN Bank website. The organizer
will notify the finalists individually.
- The interpretation of the relevant text in the Guidelines is subject to the organizer’s
discretion.
- For any matter that is not covered in the Guidelines, it may be amended and announced as
needed.