ITALTHAI PORTRAIT PRIZE 2025: RULES & REGULATIONS

About the Italthai Portrait Prize

The Italthai Portrait Prize is Thailand’s first-ever portrait painting competition, established in 2020. Proudly supported by the Italthai Group in collaboration with River City Bangkok, this prestigious platform is dedicated to fostering the growth and advancement of the Thai art scene. Now in its 5th year, the Italthai Portrait Prize invites artists from across the country to bring stories to life through their brushstrokes under the theme: “LIFE: Growth, Dream, and Failure.”

This competition is open to artists of all genders and ages, including Thai nationals and foreign residents in Thailand. Whether professional artists, passionate art enthusiasts, or students, participants have the opportunity to showcase their talent and aspirations as they compete for four distinguished awards:

1. Portrait Prize
   Cash prize of 500,000 THB – The grand award, selected by an esteemed panel of judges from business, government, and private sectors.
   
   
2. Packing Room Prize
   Cash prize of 200,000 THB – Handpicked by the River City Bangkok’s exhibition team, recognizing a piece that captivates behind-the-scenes curators.
   
   
3. People’s Choice Prize
   Cash prize of 100,000 THB – Determined by public vote, awarded to the artwork that resonates most with exhibition visitors.
   
   
4. Youth Prize
   Cash prize of 100,000 THB – Dedicated to young talents aged 16 and under, celebrating the vision and creativity of the next generation.

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Submission Guidelines for the Italthai Portrait Prize 2025 

• Participants are free to use any materials and mixed media, such as oil paints, acrylics, watercolors, canvas, acrylic sheets, and more. However, artworks must be entirely hand-painted—digital tools, printed images, projector-assisted techniques, or any form of mechanical reproduction are strictly prohibited.

• Each participant is allowed to submit only one artwork.

• The total dimensions (width x height x depth) of the submitted artwork must not exceed 2.25 meters. For example, an artwork measuring 1.5m x 1.5m would exceed the limit and thus be disqualified. This measurement applies to the artwork alone, excluding frames. If selected as a finalist, the framed artwork must not exceed 2.5 meters in height.

• The portrait must be created from a live sitter, meaning the subject must be physically present during the painting process. Participants are required to submit photographic proof  included in the submission form showing: the artist creating the artwork, the sitter, the artwork in progress. 

• Submissions must be completed between April 1 – August 31, 2025 (11:59 PM) via Google Form (https://forms.gle/PJ9FpXwT2937nJYp9). Participants must ensure all required details are accurately provided.

• Eligible participants must be either Thai nationals or Foreign residents who have lived in Thailand for at least 12 months prior to submission. Finalists will be required to verify their identity as follows:
  
  – For Thai nationals:
  A copy of a valid government-issued ID (e.g., national ID card, passport, house registration, or driver’s license). Any personal details such as religion or blood type must be redacted. The document name must match the participant’s registration.
  
  – For foreign nationals:
  A copy of a valid passport along with proof of residence in Thailand for at least 12 months, such as a Work Permit or Non-Immigrant OA Long Stay Visa. The document name must match the participant’s registration.
  

• The competition is divided into two categories based on age:
  
  1. Ages 17 and above
  Eligible for the Portrait Prize, Packing Room Prize, and People’s Choice Prize.
  
  2. Ages 16 and under
  Eligible for the Youth Prize and People’s Choice Prize.

Participants must register under the correct age category when submitting their artwork.

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Details of the Italthai Portrait Prize 2025 Announcement

• The list of finalists will be officially announced on October 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM via River City Bangkok’s social media channels:

1. Facebook (River City Bangkok) 
2. Instagram (@rivercitycontemporary)

• Finalists will receive an official email notification from [email protected] on October 16, 2025. Finalists must respond within 7 days to confirm their participation. Failure to do so within the given timeframe will result in immediate disqualification without prior notice.

• The Portrait Prize, Packing Room Prize, and Youth Prize winners will be announced at the official “Italthai Portrait Prize 2025 Awards Ceremony” on November 18, 2025, at River City Bangkok. All finalists must attend the event in person to witness the final results.

• All finalist artworks will be showcased in the “Italthai Portrait Prize 2025” exhibition at River City Bangkok from November 19 – December 16, 2025.

• Each participant is eligible to win only one prize per competition year.

• The winning artworks of the Portrait Prize, Packing Room Prize, and Youth Prize will be under the exclusive care and management of River City Bangkok.

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Additional Terms and Conditions

• Artists who have previously applied for or participated in the Italthai Portrait Prize or RCB Portrait Prize are eligible to compete again in this year’s or future editions of the competition. However, submitted artworks must be entirely new and must not have been entered in any other competition prior.

• Failure to comply with the competition’s rules, conditions, or requirements—whether due to oversight, intent to deceive, or any form of misconduct—will result in immediate disqualification without prior notice.

• If an entrant is found to have engaged in fraudulent activity, attempted to manipulate the competition process, or violated any rules—even after the awards have been announced—the organizer reserves the right to revoke the prize retroactively.

• The organizer reserves the right to modify any competition terms, conditions, timelines, dates, and/or prizes as deemed necessary. Any changes will be communicated to all participants in advance.

• All decisions made by the judging panel are final and non-negotiable.

• By submitting an entry, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to all the terms and conditions outlined above.