為了進一步弘揚湖湘文化精神、展現時代新風貌，用文藝作品鼓舞湖南人民抗擊疫情的士氣，同時記錄海外華僑華人和國際友人對湖南和全國疫情防控工作的援助和支持，弘揚世界各國人民和睦友誼的大愛精神，2月29日，湖南省文化和旅遊廳面向海外發佈了徵稿啟事，正式啟動了「湖湘風華、文藝戰疫」新創優秀美術、書法、攝影作品海外徵集活動。

據悉，本次徵稿以「湖湘風華，文藝戰疫」為主題，主要徵集以反映華僑華人和國際友人在疫情防控中湧現的閃光場景和動人事迹，展現湖湘自然風光、民俗風情、文化遺產等旅遊資源，提煉湖湘文化精神為內容的作品。截稿時間為2020年5月30日，徵集的作品將分為網絡媒體展覽和在國內外有關城市巡展兩類展覽形式。其中，網絡展覽時間為3月5日至5月30日，疫情結束後，將擇期在國內外有關城市舉行作品巡展。

徵稿對象

世界各國、各地區華僑華人、國際友人美術、書法和攝影藝術家和愛好者。

作品主題

以「湖湘風華、文藝戰疫」主題，反映華僑華人和國際友人在疫情防控中湧現出來的閃光場景和動人事迹；以展現自然風光、民俗風情、文化遺產等湖湘文化旅遊資源美麗與內涵，提煉湖湘文化精神為內容的作品，體現華僑華人心繫祖國、心繫湖湘，國際友人與湖南友好的情懷。

活動安排

本次主題展覽分兩個階段，第一階段舉辦「湖湘風華、文藝戰疫」海外優秀美術、書法、攝影作品網絡展，我省組織專家評選優秀作品分期分批在國內外有關網絡媒體展示，重點展示抗擊疫情主題作品。

第二階段舉辦「湖湘風華」優秀美術、書法、攝影作品巡展。

聯繫方式

1.投稿郵箱：hnsyssyxh2018@163.com ，郵件標題註明「國別+作者+作品名稱」，與報名表發至指定郵箱。

2.郵件地址：中國·湖南省長沙市天心區杉木沖西路69號湖南省文化館

郵政編碼：410000

聯繫人：何東安 電話 0731-85286152 陳慕宇 電話18942500648

微信號chenmuyu4194

責編：路雪

Arts Against COVID-19: Hunan Calls for Artworks from Overseas Fine Artists, Calligraphers and Photographers for New Exhibition

Hunan Province has a long history and plays an important part in Chinese culture, with unique regional characteristics and charm. Following the outbreak of COVID-19, people in Hunan have united and responded positively and calmly. The Hunanese spirit is one that cares for the world, and dares to think big. In the fight against this virus, theory is being put into practice with a novel campaign. In this spirit, the Hunan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism plans to host an exhibition with the theme 「Arts against COVID-19」, calling for artworks from overseas fine artists, calligraphers and photographers. The aim is to encourage people in Hunan to fight against the epidemic, and show the outpouring of support for China from overseas Chinese and international friends. The exhibition will be divided into two categories: an online media exhibition, and a touring exhibition, in cities at home and abroad. The details are as follows:

I. Entrants
Overseas Chinese and international artists and amateurs in fine arts, calligraphy and photography.

II. Theme
The theme should focus on the fight against COVID-19, either reflecting touching moments and moving deeds in controlling the virus, or works that show Hunan culture and tourism, such as natural scenery, folk customs and cultural heritage.

III. Arrangements
The exhibition will be divided into two stages. The first stage is an online exhibition, focusing on the anti-virus artworks. Outstanding works will be selected through expert appraisal, then exhibited on the Chinese and international stage through various media channels. For the second stage, touring exhibitions will set off with the outstanding works selected from the first stage, including the original works from the artists.

IV. Schedule

1.Submission window: February 26th, 2020 to May 30th, 2020

2.Online exhibition: March 5th, 2020 to May 30th, 2020

3.Touring Exhibition: Exhibitions will be held in various cities at home and abroad, once the epidemic has passed.

V. Awards
Any work selected for the online exhibition will be granted a commemorative award, among which the top 20 works will receive an honorary certificate. The creators of the top 20 works will be invited to attend the opening ceremony of the 2020 Hunan International Cultural Tourism Festival. The artists who receive honorary certificates, along with a guest/assistant, will also receive a free tour within Hunan. Travel costs in Hunan will be covered by the Hunan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism (please note international transportation costs are not included). Artists who receive honorary certificates will also be granted two 「2020 Splendid Hunan Travel Cards」, worth ¥5,800 (roughly US$830) each.

VI. Submission Requirements

1.E-mail submissions only for the first stage. Physical submissions will not be accepted until explicitly requested by the organizer.

2.Electronic versions of fine art and calligraphy shall be submitted for evaluation, and the original works shall be sent only after receiving a selection notice from the organizer.

3. Photographic works should be directly submitted with clear picture data. Either single or group photos, color or black-and-white. Group photos should be 4 to 12 per group, in jpg format, no less than 300dpi resolution and over 3,500 pixels on its longest side. 

4.Size requirement for original fine art and calligraphy: For fine art (including Chinese painting, oil painting, engraving, watercolor), the longest side of the inner frame of the original work should not exceed 120cm. 

Calligraphy (including seal cutting) and Chinese painting should be no more than 8 square feet (248cm x 120cm), vertical, with no mounting required. 

5.Submitted works must be original, with complete copyright, and not infringe any third party’s legitimate rights, such as copyrights, portrait rights, reputation rights, privacy rights, etc. Any dispute caused by the above matters will lead to disqualification from the evaluation, and the legal liability arising from it shall be borne by the artist.

6.The organizer has the right to research, photograph, video, publish and publicize the exhibited works with no further payment. It promises not to use any artwork for commercial purposes.

7.The works selected for the touring exhibition must be delivered directly by the artist (via courier or mail, at the artist』s own expense). 
It is recommended that the artist insure the artwork before sending it to the exhibition. The delivery must be properly packed to prevent any damage and loss during shipment.

8.After the exhibition, the work will be returned to the artist.

9.The right to interpret this draft notice belongs to the Hunan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism. All contributors shall be deemed to have agreed to all provisions of this notice.

VII. Contact Information

1.Submission email: hnsyssyxh2018@163.com. The subject of the email should be marked 「country + author + work name」, and the application form should be sent together to the email address as well.

2.Postal address: Hunan Provincial Museum of Culture. No.69 Shanmuchong West Road, Tianxin District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, China. 
Postal Code: 410000
Contact : He Dong』an  Contact : Chen Muyu 
Phone: 0731-85286152 Phone: 18942500648 
Wechat: chenmuyu4194

Hunan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism
February 26th , 2020

（來源：文旅中國）