Sculpting Thoughts
Global Youth Sculpture Cyber Program
The Global Youth Sculpture Cyber Program is hosted by Xinhua Daily Media Group and jointly organized
by JiangsuNow International Communication Center, Sculptors Association of Jiangsu Province,
Institute of Sculpture Art of Nanjing University, and is academic supported by the Chinese Urban
Sculpture Artists Association. The initiative aims to promote global exchange and innovation in
sculpture.
With the theme “Dialogue of Thinkers”, the program invites digital-sculpture submissions from young creators worldwide. It seeks to explore the artistic frontiers of digital sculpture and embody the core vision of “artistic exchange, mutual learning among civilizations and youth dialogue”.
Participants are encouraged to create works around the following dimensions:
With the theme “Dialogue of Thinkers”, the program invites digital-sculpture submissions from young creators worldwide. It seeks to explore the artistic frontiers of digital sculpture and embody the core vision of “artistic exchange, mutual learning among civilizations and youth dialogue”.
Participants are encouraged to create works around the following dimensions:
· Dialogue between civilizations
· Dialogue through artistic expression
· Dialogue across generations
· Dialogue between tradition and innovation
· Dialogue through artistic expression
· Dialogue across generations
· Dialogue between tradition and innovation
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Entry Guidelines
The program is open to sculpture creators worldwide aged 18 to 35. Participants may apply
individually or as a team. No specific academic background is required and cross-disciplinary
creations are welcome.
Works should be created using 3D modelling and sculpting software (such as ZBrush, Maya, 3ds Max) and related digital technologies.
Submissions must be original works that align with the theme “Dialogue of Thinkers”. Participants may focus on dialogue between civilizations, artistic expression, intergenerational dialogue, or the fusion of tradition and innovation, demonstrating artistry, creativity and depth of thought.
Entrants must email a completed application form (download here), the original 3D model source file (e.g., STL or OBJ; max 500 MB) and three final presentation images (JPEG or PNG; resolution at least 300 dpi; Please ensure all images are submitted in a 3:2 aspect ratio (typical horizontal/landscape orientation)) to jicc@xhby.net
Submissions must not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. The author bears full legal responsibility for any violations.
Copyright remains with the author, but the organizing committee reserves the right to use the works in exhibitions, publications, media coverage and related activities.
Submissions will be reviewed and evaluated by the organizing committee. Outstanding works will be showcased on the program’s official website.
Submission period: September 19 – December 31, 2025.
Works should be created using 3D modelling and sculpting software (such as ZBrush, Maya, 3ds Max) and related digital technologies.
Submissions must be original works that align with the theme “Dialogue of Thinkers”. Participants may focus on dialogue between civilizations, artistic expression, intergenerational dialogue, or the fusion of tradition and innovation, demonstrating artistry, creativity and depth of thought.
Entrants must email a completed application form (download here), the original 3D model source file (e.g., STL or OBJ; max 500 MB) and three final presentation images (JPEG or PNG; resolution at least 300 dpi; Please ensure all images are submitted in a 3:2 aspect ratio (typical horizontal/landscape orientation)) to jicc@xhby.net
Submissions must not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. The author bears full legal responsibility for any violations.
Copyright remains with the author, but the organizing committee reserves the right to use the works in exhibitions, publications, media coverage and related activities.
Submissions will be reviewed and evaluated by the organizing committee. Outstanding works will be showcased on the program’s official website.
Submission period: September 19 – December 31, 2025.
Organizer: Xinhua Daily Media Group
Co-organizers: JiangsuNow International Communication Center, Sculptors Association of Jiangsu Province, Institute of Sculpture Art of Nanjing University
Academic support: The Chinese Urban Sculpture Artists Association
Co-organizers: JiangsuNow International Communication Center, Sculptors Association of Jiangsu Province, Institute of Sculpture Art of Nanjing University
Academic support: The Chinese Urban Sculpture Artists Association