01 Overview
Future Nostalgia
The 2026 ART TECH Creative Competition is now open for entries.
This competition is jointly organized 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.
Organizer
02 Theme and Creative Direction
Main Theme
Future Nostalgia
Sub-concept：Pre-loved, Re-loved
Theme Focus：Create works from a future perspective that feel timeless or iconic.
Key Directions:
•Raw (original and unrefined materials)
•Contrast (differences between old and new, past and future)
•Retro-Tech (reinterpreting technology with a nostalgic approach)
Core Concept
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.
Categories and Requirements
Competition Categories
Art Category
•Group A: Ages 4–6
•Group B: Ages 7–12
•Group C: Ages 13–18
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
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.
•Organizers reserve the right to use submitted works for exhibition and promotional purposes.
•Organizers reserve the right to amend rules and details if necessary.
03 Timeline
Registration Deadline
China Region: 31 May 2026
Singapore Region: 14 June 2026
Results Announcement
July 2026
Co-creation Event
26 July 2026
04 Exhibition and On-site Events
24–26 July 2026: Exhibition of winning ART TECH entries
3–9 August 2026: Exhibition of on-site created art installations
Venue: United Square Mall
The event will feature an immersive creative space focused on sustainability and environmental awareness.
⇧past highlights
05 Public Engagement
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
06 Why Participate?
•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.
⇧previous year’s trophy
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