HUAWEI is inviting artists from around the globe to unleash their imagination and showcase their boldest visions in the GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity 2025, a global art competition celebrating the future of digital creativity. Open for submissions until December 31, 2025, the contest offers both creators and hobbyists an international stage to inspire audiences through digital painting and animation, all powered by HUAWEI MatePad tablets.
The competition is powered by HUAWEI’s exclusive GoPaint app, a professional-grade digital painting software that turns every MatePad into a limitless creative studio. This year, GoPaint introduces an Animation category that allows artists to bring their illustrations to life through advanced frame-by-frame tools. From sketches that evolve into moving stories to fully realized animated works, the competition expands creative possibilities for artists seeking to push the boundaries of digital art.
The contest will award 20 Honorable Mentions, each receiving USD 1,000 and an official certificate. Every entry has the chance to be showcased at HUAWEI press conferences, global exhibitions, and international campaigns, or featured across social media platforms. Selected pieces may even be immortalized as wallpapers in HUAWEI Themes or integrated into merchandise, bringing art directly into the hands of millions of users worldwide. Winners will also be invited to share the story behind their works through video interviews, offering audiences an inside look at their inspiration and creative process.
The GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity 2025 calls on participants worldwide to submit original works across five categories: Digital Watercolour & Ink, Animation, Sci-Fi Art, Cutting-Edge Paintings, and Narrative Art. Each category highlights a unique form of artistic storytelling—from brushwork inspired by traditional mediums to futuristic and imaginative visual worlds crafted through technology.
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ll participants aged 18 and above may submit up to 30 artworks, giving creators the freedom to experiment and demonstrate their range of talents. All works must be created using any HUAWEI tablet and submitted through the official contest website in JPG, PNG, or MP4 format with original EXIF data intact. Image works should be under 30 MB at 300 dpi, while animations can be up to 400 MB with 1080p resolution. Each entry must include a short description of 30 to 100 words explaining the story behind the piece. Shortlisted artists may also be asked to submit a timelapse or process recording of their work.
Winners will be selected by a distinguished panel of international judges who will evaluate submissions through a multi-stage process based on creativity, execution, and emotional impact. Among the panel are Dezio, a French urban artist and co-founder of Urban Art United (UAU), whose works merge street art with community collaboration; Laura Gallon, co-founder of the Arte Laguna Prize and board member of MoCA Italia, known for her curatorial vision; acclaimed film director Jia Zhangke, President of the China Film Director’s Guild, recognized for his storytelling in cinema; and Victo Ngai, a world-renowned illustrator and the first ethnic Chinese recipient of the Hamilton King Award from the Society of Illustrators, also recognized by Forbes U.S. for her artistic excellence.
At the heart of the competition is the HUAWEI GoPaint app, a professional-grade digital painting software optimized for the HUAWEI MatePad Series. More than a drawing tool, GoPaint transforms the tablet and stylus into a powerful canvas and brush, offering the precision and fluidity artists need to bring their visions to life. With over 150 customizable brushes, frame animation tools, and advanced layer management, GoPaint delivers professional performance for artists at every level.
The app now supports 15 percent more large canvas layers, enabling creators to build richer, more detailed works without compromise. Its ultra-low latency ensures every stroke feels as natural as pen on paper, while editing tools make refinement and enhancement effortless. Designed to be easy to learn yet powerful for professionals, GoPaint also features an AI portrait line draft tool that automatically generates clean outlines, allowing artists to focus on adding their personal touch and style.
Whether experimenting with watercolor blends, oil textures, or vibrant sci-fi visuals, GoPaint gives artists the tools to create without limits. HUAWEI invites participants to download the GoPaint app, available exclusively on HUAWEI tablets, and experience how its pro-level performance and intuitive tools can transform imagination into art.
Entries for the HUAWEI GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity 2025 may be submitted through the contest website, the HUAWEI Community, or the My HUAWEI app using a valid HUAWEI ID. Participants are encouraged to review the Terms & Conditions on the HUAWEI Community page to ensure compliance before submission. For more information on the GoPaint app and the global competition, visit HUAWEI’s official website or its social media channels on Facebook and Instagram.