The information was announced by Vi Kien Thanh, Head of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism at a press conference held in Hanoi on April 19.
The event, which welcomes entrants from the ASEAN region, is jointly held by the MOCST, Vietnamese embassies in ASEAN countries and embassies of ASEAN countries in Vietnam.
The participants are encouraged to portray the life, land and people as well as contemporary issues in each ASEAN country while honouring the solidarity, co-operation, friendship and development among the countries.
The entries should have been composed between 2013 and March 2016 and can be presented in various forms including mono printing, multilayer printing, multi-dimensional array printing, embossed painting, and flat printing.
Each competitor is eligible to submit no more than two entries, which must be sent to http:// aseangraphicart.vn no later than July 15, 2016.
One first, two second, three third and five consolation prizes will be presented to the best entries of the contest.
Following the success of the first edition in 2012, the second ASEAN graphic arts contest and exhibition aims to create a forum for graphic artists in the ASEAN countries to interact and introduce their achievements in graphic arts.
It is also designed to promote the culture, people and life of ASEAN member countries while increasing mutual understanding and solidarity in the bloc.
