The Light from the Other Shore

2025 New York International Art Competition

Deadline: July 17, 2025 (Midnight EST)

Foreword | The Light from the Other Shore – 2025 New York International Art Competition

In an era shaped simultaneously by conflict and technology, we are more compelled than ever to ask: what is the “other shore”? Is it a realm of hope beyond reality, or a spiritual projection from the depths of the human soul? The Light from the Other Shore is not only the theme of the 2025 New York International Art Competition—it is also an intellectual portal, inviting reflection through the lenses of philosophy, sociology, and art.

Chaos Code

2025 New York International Art Competition

Deadline: April 10, 2025 (Midnight Eastern Time)

In today’s world, where globalization and digitalization intertwine, New York continues to be a cultural beacon, shining with infinite possibilities. "Chaos Code," as one of the key themes of Whitelock Art Center's 2025 New York International Art Competition, invites artists from around the globe to explore and challenge the delicate and complex relationship between humanity and technology. In this rapidly changing digital age, we are confronted with an unprecedented identity crisis. Chaos and order, freedom and control intertwine in artistic creation, reflecting the intricate landscape of human development in the future.

The Boundary Between Dream and Reality

2024 International Art Competition, New York, USA

Deadline: November 15, 2024 (Midnight EST, USA)

The Boundary Between Dream and Reality — International Art Competition, New York is a premier international art event that transcends time and space, exploring the subtle relationship between dreams and reality.

Hosted by the WhiteLock Art Center in New York, the competition aims to bring together the most creative and imaginative artists from around the world, encouraging them to express their unique philosophical interpretations of the elusive boundary between dream and reality through visual art.