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READY TO COMPETE?

We are proud to be showcasing the finest artists and live art talent in the Philippines. In each event, selected artists compete in three rounds of live painting. The winners are decided by audience vote, and Champions will advance to the Grand Finale in December 2025.

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Artist FAQ

 

ABOUT ART WARRIOR PHILIPPINES

 

​What is Art Warrior Philippines?

​Art Warrior Philippines is a series of live painting events where artists compete in front of an audience. Each event begins with two preliminary rounds featuring six artists each (12 in total). In each round, artists have 20 minutes to paint anything they want, in any style. Meanwhile, the audience enjoys drinks and music from a live DJ, observing the creative process and voting for their favorite paintings.

 

The top two artists from each round (four in total) advance to the final showdown, where one is crowned the Art Warrior Champion of the evening. These events are held monthly at various locations around Cebu. The winner and 1st runner-up from each event will qualify to compete in the National Art Warrior Philippines Championship finale in October 2025 at TOPS Cebu.

 

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

 

​Who is allowed to compete in Art Warrior?

  • Art Warrior is open to amateur and professional artists aged 16 and above.

  • Art Warrior is open to Filipino nationals and residents of the Philippines.

 

Do I have to pay to participate in Art Warrior?

No, there is no participation fee for artists.

 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

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​How can artists apply to compete in Art Warrior?

Artists are asked to submit the following:

  • Short artist biography

  • Four high resolution photos of their most recent artwork (created less than a year ago)

  • One paragraph text explaining the reason why they want to join the competition 

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Artists need to use the following link to fill out the online registration form: https://forms.gle/UGLMEBUwycufguv38

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How will I know if I am selected to compete?

​Artists will be selected based on competition space availability and quality of submission. If you are selected, you will receive an official invitation via email from Art Warrior Philippines. This email will contain all of the information needed for the Art Warrior event.

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SUPPLIED MATERIALS AND WHAT TO BRING

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What is provided and what should artists bring?

Selected artists should bring their own brushes and any other tools they would like to use. Art Warrior will provide canvas, basic selection of acrylic paint, easels, water containers, and mixing palettes.

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What acrylic colors will Art Warrior provide?
The base colors available will be Titanium White, Black, Blue, Red, Green, Primary Yellow, Yellow Ochre, and Brown. Artists are welcome to bring additional colors if they wish.

 

How big is the canvas?

The canvas size is 27.5inch x 27.5inch (70cm x 70cm).

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​AT THE EVENT

 

When should I arrive?

Artists should arrive at the “artist call time” listed in your artist invitation. Typically, this is 90 minutes before the doors open to the public.

 

Once I get to the event what can I expect?

Upon arriving at the event, you’ll check in with your local organizer. They will review which round you’ll be painting in, explain the competition rules, and give you an overview of how the evening will unfold.

 

How should you prepare to paint at the event?

If you're in Round 1, set up your palette 10-20 minutes before the timer begins. If you're in Round 2, prepare your palette while the Round 1 artists are painting. If you advance to the final round, start setting up your palette as soon as your name is announced. Easels and canvases will be ready for you in each round. All artists are guaranteed to create one painting, with the chance to create a second if selected for the final round.

 

Is there a specific theme or style I need to follow for my painting?

No, artists are free to choose any subject and style they wish to paint.

 

What painting materials and tools are allowed?

  • Artists may use non-mechanical painting tools such as brushes, palette knives, sponges, etc.

  • Artists are allowed to use spray paint and mixed media materials like paper, fabric, sand, etc. However, these materials cannot be pre-cut or pre-arranged before the event and must be approved by the event organizer prior to the start of the competition.

  • Pre-fabricated stencils are not permitted.

 

Will times and winners be announced during the round?

Yes, our MC will announce the remaining time at regular intervals to keep both the audience and artists informed. Winners will be announced before Round 3, after all votes have been counted.​

 

VOTING AND WINING PRIZES

 

Who will vote, and how does it work?

The audience will cast their votes during each round using pre-assigned voting tickets, which they’ll place in a ballot in front of their chosen artist. Each audience member receives one voting ticket per round.

 

Are there any prizes for winning?

Yes, the winner and the 1st runner-up will receive a cash prize. All participating artists will also receive a certificate of participation.

 

​ARTWORK SALES AND OWNERSHIP

 

Can artwork created during the event be purchased?

Yes, artwork created at Art Warrior will be available for purchase, with 50% of the proceeds going to the artist and 50% to the organizer. The minimum price for any artwork is set at Php 5,000. The organizer will inform you of the expected timeline and payment method at the event.

 

Who owns the artwork created during the event?

Unsold artwork remains the property of Art Warrior and will be available for future sale under the same terms, with 50% of proceeds going to the artist and 50% to the organizer, for a period of six months following the event. If the artwork remains unsold after six months, it becomes the sole property of Art Warrior Philippines.​

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*All rules and details provided on this page are subject to change at the discretion of Art Warrior Philippines. Significant predetermined changes or differences will be noted to the artist at the time of booking.

 

More questions?

Email our Team at info@artwarriorphilippines.com

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