Draw My Nanhai Dream Art Open Call
Theme
A Brush into History, A Stroke into the Sea
We invite you to imagine, create, and contribute your unique Nanhai dream — turning inspiration into a visual story that connects past and present across the seas.
What Can You Draw?
Let your creativity flow with any of the following themes (in your own style):
- Ancient ships
- Underwater treasures
- Porcelain artifacts
- Maritime explorers or seafarers
- Ocean waves
- Salvagers
- Or anything that represents your vision of the Nanhai dream
Artwork Size & Format
Submit your artwork in square canvas block format, either:
- 30cm × 30cm or 15cm × 15cm
- Hand-drawn or digital artwork are both welcome
- All artworks must be presented on canvas blocks (no framing needed, but please ensure the back is equipped with hanging support for display purposes)
Exhibition Opportunity
Selected artworks will be featured in the official exhibition:
"Treasures of the Nanhai: 400th Anniversary of the Wanli Shipwreck"
at Think City @ UAB Building, Penang
Exhibition Dates: 05 – 14 December 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(Final installation and collection details will be provided to selected artists in mid/end November via our official Facebook page and other social media platforms.)
How to Submit
Click the "Register" button or scan the QR code to sign up.
Registration Fee: RM50 per artwork submitted
For questions or group submissions, feel free to WhatsApp us:
016-350 6800 | 012-550 1563 | 014-980 9863
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Important Notes
- Each participant may submit up to 2 artworks
- Open to all ages and backgrounds — no categories or divisions by school level or age
- This is a public creative initiative that encourages wide participation and community engagement
- While this is not a sales-driven event, selected outstanding artworks may be showcased or made available for acquisition with the artist’s agreement
- To honour exceptional creativity, a special token of appreciation will be privately awarded to a few outstanding submissions, as a gesture of encouragement
- E-certificates will be issued to all selected participants
- Public voting via the Howei platform will be considered during the selection process; however, final decisions will be made by the appointed jury panel
- All participants are expected to respect the jury’s final decisions — no appeals will be entertained after results are announced
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Vote Ranking
| Rank | Name | Total Vote |
| 1 | Nora Foo | 34 |
| 2 | Khaw Yeen Ling, Cynthia | 30 |
| 3 | Norhartini Haron | 10 |
| 4 | Muhammad Zayn Al'abideen Bin Suhaimi | 8 |
| 4 | Nur Nafeesah Al Hawra' Binti Suhaimi | 8 |
| 5 | Wong Zhi Ling | 6 |
| 6 | Nurul Asyikin Bt Mohamad Adrus | 4 |
| 6 | Ng Yi Zheng | 4 |
| 6 | Lam Yen Yee,dorcas | 4 |
| 6 | Lydia Chew Siew Ling | 4 |
| 6 | Tan Jun Jie | 4 |
| 6 | Ng Yi Jing | 4 |
| 7 | Marisa Rania Binti Mohammad Raqi | 3 |
| 7 | Agnes Zhang | 3 |
| 7 | Muhammad Mu'az Bin Mohamad Zakuan | 3 |
| 8 | Pang Wai En | 2 |
| 8 | Zahratul Khoireen Binti Muhammad Idham | 2 |
| 8 | 尹文正 | 2 |
| 9 | Elain | 1 |
| 9 | Qiesya Qaisara Mohamadsyahrilnazeem | 1 |
| 10 | Loh Yi Qi | |
| 10 | Teh Wei Choon | |
| 10 | Oung Shao Phing | |
| 10 | Danial Kushairi | |
| 10 | Nur Khadeeja Alya Mohd Khairie | |
| 10 | Muhammad Adam Zharfan Bin Zalizan | |
| 10 | 罗沐瑶 | |
| 10 | Dame Hw | |
| 10 | ANG CHUAN YONG | |
| 10 | Hana Khadeeja Binti Ahmad | |
| 10 | Chow Zinho | |
| 10 | Loo Hooi Ghee | |
| 10 | Nadyne Zia Alveena Binti Zul-azri | |
| 10 | Eda Tan Sew Lan | |
| 10 | Loh Kooi Loong | |
| 10 | Zengqianmo | |
| 10 | Joshua Foo Guan Long |

