2026 ART TECH Creative Competition – Official Launch

The 2026 ART TECH Creative Competition is now open for entries. This competition is jointly organised by Tree Art, Futurum Academy and GaiaX. The theme for this year is “Future Nostalgia: Regenerating Memories.” Continuing the ART TECH philosophy, the competition encourages young creators to explore the relationship between people and objects, as well as the past and the future, through the integration of art, technology and creativity.

In today's fast-paced consumer culture, many items are used briefly and quickly discarded. This competition invites participants to consider:

• From a future perspective, could today's discarded items become meaningful memories?
• Can materials that are thrown away be given new value?

Participants are encouraged to transform used or forgotten objects into meaningful creations that connect the past with the future.

Main Theme

Future Nostalgia

Sub-concept: Pre-loved, Re-loved

Theme Focus: Create works from a future perspective that feel timeless or iconic.

Core Concept

Key Directions:

• Raw (original and unrefined materials)
• Contrast (differences between old and new, past and future)
• Retro-Tech (reinterpreting technology with a nostalgic approach)

This year's ART TECH focuses on sustainability. Participants are encouraged to start with reuse and recycling, and use creativity to give new meaning to old or discarded materials.

Competition Categories — Art Category

• Group A: Ages 4–6
• Group B: Ages 7–12
• Group C: Ages 13–18

Competition Categories — Technology Category

• Group A: Ages 6–9
• Group B: Ages 10–12
• Group C: Ages 13–18

Submission Requirements — Art Category

• A3 size
• 2D or 3D works
• Any medium allowed (including recycled materials)
• Submit a high-resolution photo or digital version

Submission Requirements — Technology Category

• Model building, 3D printing, or environmentally friendly material-based projects
• Submit a high-resolution photo

Rules

• Each participant may submit only one entry and join only one category.
• All works must be original and must not infringe on any third-party copyrights or intellectual property.
• Plagiarism or infringement will result in disqualification.
• Organisers reserve the right to use submitted works for exhibition and promotional purposes.
• Organisers reserve the right to amend rules and details if necessary.

• 24–26 July 2026: Exhibition of winning ART TECH entries
• 3–9 August 2026: Exhibition of on-site created art installations

The event will feature an immersive creative space focused on sustainability and environmental awareness.

This event is not only a competition, but also an open platform for public participation:

• Textile & E-waste Collection — Contribute used items and take part in the creative process
• Educational Exhibition — Explore sustainability through artworks and displays
• Partner & Retail Booths — Interactive brand and partner experiences
• Weekend Workshops — Hands-on sessions for the public to create and learn

• Respond to environmental issues through creativity
• Explore the integration of art and technology
• Transform discarded materials into meaningful works
• Exhibit your work in a major shopping mall
• Connect with young creators in Singapore

This competition invites participants to rethink the value of discarded materials. By looking at the present from a future perspective, "old" does not mean the end — it can be the beginning of something new. Use creativity to redefine value, and create work that will be remembered in the future.