About UOB Painting of the Year (POY)
Launched in 1982, the annual art competition is the longest-running in Singapore and one of the most
recognised in Southeast Asia.
Currently held in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, the competition continues to uncover the next generation of great Southeast Asian artists, and contribute to greater awareness and appreciation of art.
The 1st UOB POY Singapore competition was jointly organised by UOB and then Ministry of Culture. To date, UOB Painting of the Year has uncovered more than 1,000 artists across the region, of which, nine alumnus in Singapore have received the Cultural Medallion award.
Watch the 43rd UOB Painting of the Year Awards Ceremony Highlight here
Currently held in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, the competition continues to uncover the next generation of great Southeast Asian artists, and contribute to greater awareness and appreciation of art.
The 1st UOB POY Singapore competition was jointly organised by UOB and then Ministry of Culture. To date, UOB Painting of the Year has uncovered more than 1,000 artists across the region, of which, nine alumnus in Singapore have received the Cultural Medallion award.
Watch the 43rd UOB Painting of the Year Awards Ceremony Highlight here
UOB invites all established and aspiring artists to jon the longest-running art competition
Call-for-entries
In each of us, there is a powerful story waiting to be told. For over 40 years, UOB has helped tell these stories through the UOB Painting of the year, by championing art in Southeast Asia.
The 2025 UOB Painting of the Year (Singapore) country winner will receive S$33,000 in cash prize as well as a chance to compete for the coverted UOB Southeast Asia Painting of the Year regional award (S$13,000 cash prize) and art residency programme for their next art-venture.
Competition Guidelines
Please view full set of Rules and Regulations here.
Contact Us
For queries, please contact:
Singapore: paintingoftheyear@uobgroup.com
Malaysia: poy@uob.com.my
Indonesia: uobpoyid@uob.co.id
Thailand: poy@uob.co.th
Vietnam: uobpoyvn@uobgroup.com
Frequently Asked Questions and User Guide
Should you have any questions on UOB Painting of the Year submissions, please click here.
In each of us, there is a powerful story waiting to be told. For over 40 years, UOB has helped tell these stories through the UOB Painting of the year, by championing art in Southeast Asia.
The 2025 UOB Painting of the Year (Singapore) country winner will receive S$33,000 in cash prize as well as a chance to compete for the coverted UOB Southeast Asia Painting of the Year regional award (S$13,000 cash prize) and art residency programme for their next art-venture.
Submit your entries by 31 July 2025 (Click on your respective country below)
Retrieve your previous submission here
Competition Guidelines
- The competition is open to all established and aspiring artists. There are no age restrictions.
- Each artist may submit a maximum of one (1) entry.
- Artworks that have been awarded and/or acknowledged through a different art competition will not be eligible to participate.
- Artworks are to be within 180 centimetres in height and width (excluding frames).
- There is no theme for the competition.
Please view full set of Rules and Regulations here.
Contact Us
For queries, please contact:
Singapore: paintingoftheyear@uobgroup.com
Malaysia: poy@uob.com.my
Indonesia: uobpoyid@uob.co.id
Thailand: poy@uob.co.th
Vietnam: uobpoyvn@uobgroup.com
Frequently Asked Questions and User Guide
Should you have any questions on UOB Painting of the Year submissions, please click here.
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