The 32nd All-American and Canada Chinese Brush Painting
and Calligraphy Competition 2023
  Sponsored and organized by
the Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts
 第32屆(2023年)全美加青少年國畫書法比賽
 Foundation@ChinesePerformingArts.net
www.ChinesePerformingArts.net

Winners’ List 2023

After 31 consecutive years, we moved the annual competition from in person to online starting 2023. We also expended it to include Canada and raise the award prize for each category. During the Pandemic period, the challenge of teaching painting and calligraphy online was obvious especially to children. However devoted teachers and diligent students continue to work hard regardless and producing impressive art works.

This year, instead of mailing in the art works, students submitted the images of their works, and our respectful judges review them carefully and mark their own scores individually. We received a total of 135 entries (Brush Painting 85, Calligraphy 50) submitted by 18 different schools, arts studios, home schools, plus individuals from 5 states (CA, CT, GA, MA, SC). The images of the 53 winners’ art works will be posted on our website soon. The names of the 5 judges are listed at the end of this release. The scores from the 5 judges were summed up, and the top ones of each group were awarded with Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honor. The winners will receive certificates and cash prize as follows:

Age 9 and under: Gold ($100), Silver, Bronze
Age 10 to 13: Gold ($150), Silver ($100), Bronze, Honor
Age 14 to 17: Gold ($200), Silver ($150), Bronze, Honor
Age 18 to 22: Gold ($250), Silver ($200), Bronze

The mission of this competition is to promote the appreciation of traditional Chinese culture. It is funded in part by: “The Tan Family Culture Fund” 「譚嶽泉蕭運貞文教紀念基金」and donations from the general public. Your support is deeply appreciated. The deadline for 2024 submission is May 31, 2024.

I: Brush Painting Group A (age 9 and under, total 30 entries)

GOLD

  1. Alison Antognini, age 6, Mingfang Art Studio, CA
    (Her second piece of painting was also chosen as Bronze, will not repeat)
  2. Jayden Cheung 张维峰, age 9 Brookline Chinese School, MA 麻州布魯克萊恩中文學校
    (His second piece of painting was also chosen as Gold, will not repeat)

SILVER

  1. Jennifer Shen 沈佳瑶, age 7, Li Zhai Art school, CT 康州李翟美術工作室
    (Her second piece of painting was also chosen as Silver, will not repeat)
  2. Queenie Chen 陈安琪, age 7, Li Zhai Art School, CT 康州李翟美術工作室

BRONZE

  1. Xiaoqi Chen 陈晓琪, age 8, Southeastern Chinese School, CT 東南康州中文學校
  2. Eileen lee, age 6, Li Zhai Art School, CT 康州李翟美術工作室
  3. Katy lian 连思齐, age 7, Southeastern Chinese School, CT 東南康州中文學校

II. Brush Painting Group B (age 10 to 13, total 33 entries)

GOLD

  1. Jessica Chen 陈心玲, age 13, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
  2. Ching-lin Tran 陳清琳, age 13, Ichen Art Academy,CA 加州宜真美術學院

SILVER

  1. Camellia Wang 王馨茗, age 13, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
  2. Shinher Jiang 蔣新禾 , age 13, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
  3. Olivia Li 李彤 , age 13, East Point Academy Wang's Art Studio, SC 南卡羅來納州 東點小學王氏美術工作室
     (Her second piece of painting was also chosen as Honor, will not repeat.)

BRONZE

  1. Angie Li 李宇西, age 13, Ichen Art Academy , CA 加州宜真美術學院
  2. Annissa Li, age 13, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
  3. Leyi Li 李乐仪, age 13, CA
  4. Alice Wang 王一逸, age 13, 歲 East Point Academy, Wang’s art studio, SC 南卡羅來納州 東點小學王氏美術工作室
     (Her second piece of painting was also chosen as Honor, will not repeat.)

HONOR

  1. Allen Wang 王一帆, age 10, East point academy, Wang’s art studio, SC 南卡羅來納州 東點小學王氏美術工作室
  2. Sophia LIn 林伽錚, age 10, Southeastern Chinese School, CT 東南康州中文學校

III. Brush Painting Group C (age 14 to 17, total 22 entries)

GOLD

  1. Aleena Gao 高圓, age 14 Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
  2. Sissi Zhuojia Chen 陳琢葭, age 16 Lou Art Studio, GA 喬治亞州
    (Her second piece of painting was also chosen as Bronze, will not repeat)
  3. Janelle Lee 李清源 17歲 Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院

SILVER

  1. Ronald Lee, age 16, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
  2. Zoey Lim 林心悦, age 15, Channing Art Studio, CA 加州長寧工作室
  3. Samantha St. Clair, age 15, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
    (Her second piece of painting was also chosen as Silver, will not repeat)

BRONZE

  1. Sophie Leung, age 16, Ichen Art Academy CA 加州宜真美術學院,
  2. Melody Gao 高晓笛, age 14, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院

HONOR

  1. Sophie Luo 罗晓彤, age 14, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
  2. Sarah Fang, age 14, East Point Academy Wang's Art Studio, SC 南卡羅來納州 東點小學王氏美術工作室
  3. Audrey Wang 王凱霓, age 17, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
  4. Alvin Zhao 赵安文 15歲 Newton Chinese Language School, MA 麻州牛頓中文學校

V: Calligraphy Group S (age 9 and under, total 19 entries)

GOLD

  1. Heather Yang 杨思齐, age 7, Huafeng Calligraphy Studio, CA 加州华风书法工作室
    (Her second piece of calligraphy was also chosen as Silver, will not repeat)
  2. Sophia Li 李親慧, age 9, Huafeng Calligraphy Studio, CA 加州华风书法工作室
    (Her second piece of calligraphy was also chosen as Gold, will not repeat)

SILVER

  1. Shinyee Tang 唐辛夷, age 7, CA 加州

BRONZE

  1. Qing Xuan Wang 王清璇, age 9, Huafeng Calligraphy Studio, CA加州华风书法工作室
  2. Zhiyong Jiang 江之永, age 6, Huafeng Calligraphy Studio, CA 加州华风书法工作室
  3. Shang Ran Wang 王尚然, age 7, Huafeng Calligraphy Studio, CA 加州华风书法工作室

VI: Calligraphy Group T (age 10 to 13, total 13 entries)

GOLD

  1. Shinher Jiang 蔣新禾, age 13, Palo Alto Chinese School, CA 加州柏拉阿圖中文學校
  2. Lydia Wang 王祖晴, age 13, Palo Alto Chinese School, CA 加州柏拉阿圖中文學校

SILVER

  1. Sharon Lin 林佳臻, age 11, Palo Alto Chinese School, CA 加州柏拉阿圖中文學校
  2. Elaina Zhao 赵彦晰, age 11, Huafeng Calligraphy Studio, CA 加州华风书法工作室

BRONZE

  1. Adrien Wang 王祖暘, age 11, Palo Alto Chinese School, CA 加州柏拉阿圖中文學校
  2. Quincy Wu 吳祉頻, age 13, Channing Art Studio, CA 加州長寧工作室

HONOR

  1. Lauren Ding 丁容荣, age 10, MA 麻州

VII: Calligraphy Group U (age 14 to 17, total 17 entries)

GOLD

  1. Yanqi Zhao 赵彦淇, age 17, Huafeng Calligraphy Studio, CA 加州华风书法工作室
    (His second piece of calligraphy was also chosen as Honor, will not repeat)
  2. Haibin Peng 彭海彬, age 16, Renaissance Chinese Calligraphy Academy, CA 加州汲古書會

SILVER

  1. Enhua KHONRg 鄺恩華, age 15, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
  2. Audrey Wang 王雅宣, age 16, Ichen Art Academy ,CA 加州宜真美術學院

BRONZE

  1. Vincent Kwan 關明宇, age 16, Bai-Du Studio, CA 加州百度書屋
  2. Zicong Xiao 肖梓聪, age 15, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院

HONOR

  1. Nathan Tang 唐国瑞, age 17, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
  2. Kaden Chen陳萬盛 , age 17, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
  3. Yiran Li 李依然 , age 15, Yucai Chinese School, CA 加州育才中文学校

VIII. Calligraphy Group V (age 18 to 22, total 1 entry)

GOLD

  1. Emma Wang 王佑文, age 19, Ichen Art Academy , CA 加州宜真美術學院


Panel of Judges 2023 (alphabetically):

  1. Dr. Doris Chu 朱蓉: Art critics and juror of professional art competitions. 專業藝術比賽的藝術評論家和評委
  2. Dr. Edward Chiang 蔣宗壬: calligrapher and collector 書法家和藝術鑑賞收藏家
  3. Dr. Wei Du 杜瑋: Calligrapher and collector, 書法家和收藏家
  4. Mr. Ho-Chung Lam 林浩宗: Professional Chinese brush painter and calligrapher. Former President, Chinese American Fine Arts Society 專業中國國畫家、書法家。前紐英崙藝術學會會長 ,
  5. Mr. Qingxiong Ma 馬清雄: Professional Chinese brush painter and calligrapher. 專業中國國畫家、書法家。
     

 
The 32nd All-American and Canada Chinese Brush Painting
and Calligraphy Competition 2023
 第32屆(2023年)全美加青少年國畫書法比賽簡章


1, Objective:
  • To promote and to preserve the traditional art of Chinese brush painting and calligraphy.

2, Eligibility:

  • All students in United States and Canada, age 22 and under, regardless of ethnic origin, individual or currently enrolled in Chinese school, private art class, art studio, and/or college are eligible. There will be four age groups: 9 and under, 10 to 13, 14 to 17, and 18 to 22. Age refers to the date of Application Deadline. It is May 30 in 2023. Each student can submit two pieces of either brush painting or calligraphy, or both, total up to four pieces per student if both brush painting and calligraphy works are included.

3, Application Fee: USD $10 per person. payment online on our website.

4, Application Deadline:  May 30, 2023

5, Jury Date:  June 15, 2023

6, Results Announced:  June 25, 2023

7, Awards:  Certification and Cash Award

  • Age 9 and under: Gold ($100), Silver, Bronze
  • Age 10 to 13: Gold ($150), Silver ($100), Bronze, Honor
  • Age 14 to 17: Gold ($200), Silver ($150), Bronze, Honor
  • Age 18 to 22: Gold ($250), Silver ($200), Bronze
8, Original Artwork
  1. The true essence of art and creativity lies in the originality and the faith in a non-plagiarized product.
  2. The art work should be of high quality produced within the past 12 months by the student her/himself. Xerox copy or tracing of existing arts or calligraphy is not acceptable.
  3. The art work must be produced on Chinese rice paper.
  4. The content of the painting or calligraphy should be focused on promoting traditional Chinese culture and values. Artworks with political agenda or of aggressive nature will not be accepted.
  5. The Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts reserves the right of refusal for entering this competition based on the content of the art work. 
9, Digital Image Submission
  1. Acceptable image types are: jpg, png, or pdf.
  2. the name of the artist should appear on the painting or calligraphy as a part of the art work.
  3. if the art work consists of multiple panels, all panels should be together on one image, arranged starting from the right-hand-side (first panel) to the left-hand-side (last panel).
  4. Submitted image(s) must be clear, sharp and free of distortions or reflections. The scanning service at Staples is highly recommended.
  5. Post editing or enhancement applied on photographic or digitally scanned image of the artwork is prohibited.
  6. Orientation can be either portrait or landscape
  7. Minimum image resolution of the image is 4000 pixels (longitudinal length)
  8. A registration fee of USD $10 per student is required. Enter the 17-digit Receipt Number shown in the email from Paypal on the application form.
  9. The Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts reserves the right of refusal based on the quality of the images. 
10, The following information are required on the Application Form:
  1. Name : first name - last name - Chinese name (optional)
  2. Date of Birth: MM/DD/YR   (age: as of May 30, 2023)
  3. Mailing address for sending award checks
  4. Name of Art studio, or Chinese School, and the City and State it is located
  5. (optional) Website of Art teacher, Art Studio, or Chinese School
  6. Contacting email and phone number
  7. Maximum number of submission is two for each category (Painting/Calligraphy)
  8. Upload image(s) online.
11, Jury Panel of 2023 (alphabetically)
  • Dr. Edward Chiang 蔣宗壬: Arts collector and connoisseur
  • Dr. Doris Chu 朱蓉: Art critics and juror of professional art competitions
  • Dr. Wei Du 杜瑋: Calligrapher and arts collector
  • Mr. Ho-Chung Lam 林浩宗: Professional Chinese brush painter and calligrapher
  • Mr. Qingxiong Ma 馬清雄: Professional Chinese brush painter and calligrapher
12, Online Payment and Submission: