Organizing Institutions
Organizers: Chinese Overseas Artists Association UK, UK Chinese Artists Association
Judging Support: University of the Arts London, Edinburgh College of Art
Competition Schedule
Initial Round:
Submission Period: February 1 – April 15, 2024
Shortlist Announcement: April 25, 2024
What is BICC?
BICC stands for Britain International Creative Competition. This event aims to encourage and support the intellectual development of art students, artists, and designers from both China and the UK. It provides a platform for artists and designers from both countries to exchange ideas and develop their creative works.
Judging Criteria
The competition jury consists of 37 artists, designers, university lecturers, and postgraduate students from both China and the UK. All works undergo a two-round voting process.
First-round judging: Three judges score each work, and the average score determines the shortlisted works.
Second-round judging: Five expert judges score the shortlisted works to determine the final awards.
Competition Theme
Theme Direction: Weaving Dreams
Dreams are the foundation of creation and innovation. This theme invites participants to explore how dreams can be woven into reality through artistic expression. Consider how dreams inspire, guide, and transform our understanding of the world. How can we capture the essence of dreams in our designs? How do dreams connect with our cultural heritage and future aspirations? Participants are encouraged to create works that not only visualize dreams but also reflect on the process of dream-weaving as a metaphor for creative development and cultural integration.
Note: This theme is only applicable to visual design submissions.
Submission Requirements
Design Categories:
- Conceptual Design: Art and Technology, New Materials, Innovative Concepts
- Visual Design: Graphic Design, Media Design, Interactive Design, Internet Design
- Industrial Design: Product Design, Fashion Design
- Spatial Design: Interior Design, Exterior Design
- Artistic Creation: Painting, Crafts, Ceramics, Sculpture, Conceptual Art, Installation Art
Submission Guidelines:
For image-based, conceptual, or presentation board submissions: Please compile all images into a single PDF file for submission.
For video submissions: Please submit in MP4 or AVI format.
Awards
| Final Awards | ||
| Award | Number of Winners <Themed Category> | Number of Winners <Open Category> |
| Gold Award | 2% +10 names (1000 GBP prize) | 1% |
| Silver Award | 8% | 5% |
| Bronze Award | 10% | 15% |
| Merit Award | 15% | 15% |
| Top Prizes | ||
| Award | Number of Winners | Prize |
| Top Prize | 15 | 6000 GBP |
| Final Prize | 15 | 4000 GBP |
Submission Method
Submission Method
Important Notes:
This competition is only open to submissions from the UK region and exclusively for OCAA members. You can register as a member or log in to submit your entry.
Submission Fees:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Open Category | £8 per submission |
| Themed Category | No submission fee |
Submission Steps:
- Follow the prompts to complete your submission
- Online submission is available for UK regions
Contact Us
Email: bicc@ocaa.uk
Phone: +44-7894 655 265
