VIP Preview Dates:

December 4th – December 5th, 2025

 

Public Opening Dates:

December 6th – December 7th, 2025

 

Setup Dates:

December 2 – December 3, 2025

 

Dismantling Dates:

December 7 – December 8, 2025

 

*The specific dates and venue of the fair are subject to the final implementation details.

 

Artist Recruitment

This edition of 100+ Talents focuses on the individual expression of artists, emphasizing the deep connection between the works and their creators. Artists from various fields across Asia are invited to participate in this platform for creation and exchange.

 

Application Contents

There are no restrictions on the form of the exhibited works. We welcome artworks in all forms and encourage artists to explore diverse materials in their creations. Beyond existing or previously exhibited works, we are also open to presenting more interactive pieces, live creations, and improvisational performances. According to the artwork review policy, artists are requested to avoid submitting or exhibiting works containing obscene or pornographic content, promoting violence or war, superstition, or content harmful to national security.

 

Review and Confirmation

100+ FAIR will offer a variety of standard and non-standard booths and is open to artists of all ages, nationalities, and genders across Asia. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest. The selection of works will take place from August 10 to August 17, 2025. Successful applicants will receive confirmation via email by August 17, 2025. The participation will be officially confirmed once both parties sign the exhibition agreement. Confirmed artists must submit the final versions of their exhibited works by September 22, 2025.

 

Exhibition Fees

All artists are required to pay a booth fee of RMB 2,500 upon signing the exhibition agreement and confirming participation. This fee includes local accommodation in Shenzhen for 5 nights, covering the period from setup to dismantling. To support local artists, we offer a reduced participation fee of RMB 1,000 for artists based in Shenzhen (accommodation not included). Payment methods and deadlines will be communicated after the final list of participants is confirmed.

 

Passport and Visa Processing

After completing all application procedures, we will provide official invitation letters and event itineraries to overseas artists participating in the 100+ FAIR. Participating artists are responsible for consulting their respective agencies and handling their own visa arrangements.

 

Application Materials

Download the 100+ Talents Application Guide Handbook (2025) above for more information.

 

Independent Booth Support

To better support and encourage artistic creation, 100+ Talents embraces a flexible and sustainable approach to co-building a platform for sharing Asian Art.

For this season, selected artists will be offered two types of booth options:

-Standard Booths, available in two sizes – 2x4m or 3x3m

-Special Booths, which well be tailored according to the artists’ specific needs

This arrangement is designed to empower artists with the space they need to express their vision freely and effectively.

 

Professional Support from Executive Curators

To better showcase the artistic vision and creative style of each selected artist, this year of 100+ Talents will organize the exhibition area into thematic zones based on artistic disciplines.

Each zone will be led by an independent executive curator, who will be responsible for curatorial planning and coordination, including:

-communicating directly with selected artists,

-supporting the presentation of artworks,

-co-designing on-site artist-led activities and programs, and more.

This structure is designed to ensure every artist’s work is thoughtfully highlighted and meaningfully connected to the audience.

 

Accommodation Support

All artists are required to pay a booth fee of RMB 2,500 upon signing the exhibition agreement and confirming participation this year. This fee includes local accommodation in Shenzhen for 5 nights, covering the period from setup to dismantling. To support local artists, we offer a reduced participation fee of RMB 1,000 for artists based in Shenzhen (does not include accommodation).

 

100+ Awards Program

As part of the new season, the 100+ Awards will be evaluated by a professional jury composed of leading figures from the art world, creative industries, and media. The jury will conduct on-site selection to determine the winner of the “100+ The Most Popular Artist” award, aimed at encouraging the growth of a new generation of Asian artists.

 

Collaboration with Local Industries & Product Development

The 100+ Art Season will continue its collaboration with local enterprises to develop art-based products using licensed IP from participating artists. This initiative aims to strengthen connections between the arts and industry, opening up new possibilities for artists to expand their creative impact and extend the vitality of their work through cross-sector partnerships.

 

Media Promotion Opportunities

100+ Art Season will collaborate with a wide range of media platforms and external communication channels to amplify the visibility of participating artists and their work.

Tailored content and creative storytelling will be developed to help share artistic voice, style, and vision with broader audiences – enhancing influence and recognition within the art community and beyond.

 

 

Basic Booth Configuration

Booth Space: 2x4m / 3x3m / Special Area

If exhibitors plan to bring any additional equipment, please send photos and specifications of the equipment to the email address 100plusart@szfringe.org by October 30, 2025.

Booth Allocation

If you have special booth requirements, please indicate them during the application process, and we will do our best to accommodate them. Final booth arrangements will be coordinated to consider the needs of all participating artists.

 

Booth Usage

We expect artists to respect their booth rights. Exhibitors may not sublease or share their booth in whole or in part in any form. Exhibits not declared in the application are not allowed to be displayed within the booth.

 

Booth Design

We will appoint designated contractors for construction and booth setup. Booth designs must comply with venue safety regulations and align with the overall image of 100+ FAIR. We encourage exhibitors to carefully design their booths for 100+ Talents. If equipment rental is needed, assistance can be sought from our official exhibition services provider during the setup phase.

 

Artwork Registration

All exhibited works must obtain exhibition permits from relevant authorities in advance through the 100+ Art Season Organizing Committee. Therefore, please ensure that the artworks exhibited at 100+ Talents correspond to the submitted application. Participants are required to provide complete information for all works before submitting the exhibition application. Only upon confirmation can the works be exhibited.

 

Artwork Transportation

Artists are responsible for arranging the transportation of their exhibited works. The venue will only provide assistance with receiving the artworks.

 

100+ Talents aims to create a fair and transparent platform for art consumption. To provide a better experience for both creators and consumers, we ask that participants refrain from conducting private transactions with consumers in any form and respect the rights of the organizing committee.

Artists selling their works at 100+ Talents are, in principle, required to pay applicable taxes. A commission will be charged on all artworks sold on-site.

 

Artwork Pricing

The pricing of each exhibited work is determined by the artist. Please indicate the suggested sale price (excluding tax) for each piece in the Confirmation of Participation form, which should be submitted after signing the exhibition agreement. The organizer will use this pricing to create standardized wall labels and sales promotional materials for on-site display and communication.

 

Regarding sales-related taxes and fees (including but not limited to import duties, consumption taxes, and platform service fees), the organizer will handle them in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of each region, and details will be specified in the exhibition agreement. If you have any questions or require assistance with pricing, please feel free to contact the organizer.

 

Venue Layout and Floor Plan (To Be Confirmed)

Exhibition Hall 1, 10th Floor

 

 

Exhibition Hall 2, 11th Floor

 

 

*The above spatial arrangement is part of the preliminary plan. Final zoning, layout, and program details are subject to adjustments and will be confirmed by the 100+ Art Season Committee.

Security

We will provide basic security services in public areas of the venue. Participating artists are expected to actively maintain cleanliness and safety within their booths and comply with all venue regulations concerning fire safety, security, and public order. During the event, no artworks may be removed from the venue without special permission.

 

Insurance

We strongly recommend that all 100+ Talents participants purchase insurance that covers the full duration of the exhibition, including setup and takedown (i.e., from December 2 to December 8, 2025). The organizer will provide public liability insurance during the event (please note that this does not cover any damage, loss, or theft of artworks).

 

Intellectual Property

We respect and protect the copyright of all original works. We expect all participating artworks and any written or visual materials submitted to the Executive Committee to be free of infringement on third-party intellectual property rights. During 100+ Talents, the organizer may use submitted materials, including text, images, and video documentation of the artworks, for promotional purposes related to the exhibition, including publications, media, digital communications, and merchandise.

 

Force Majeure

In the event of unforeseeable circumstances or incidents beyond the control of the Executive Committee—including but not limited to venue changes, earthquakes, fires, floods, epidemics, or economic unrest—the Committee reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or shorten the event without compensation.

 

Declaration

This Exhibitor Handbook is issued by the 2025 100+ Art Season Executive Committee. The Committee reserves the right to revise or interpret these guidelines, and to issue additional rules and regulations at any time.

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:

• Email: 100plusart@szfringe.org

• Phone: +86 0755 8389 0488