Graffiti Competition
From the Streets to the Spotlight.
Streetz Graffiti Battle takes raw concrete energy and turns it
into bold, visual storytelling.
10 of Taiwan’s fiercest crews will be selected to compete live at the Taipei circuit – armed with spray cans, vision, and attitude. Each team will create two pieces: a permanent wall mural that leaves a lasting stamp on local culture, and a 1m x 1m custom-built cube – a smooth, precision-ready surface designed to amplify concept, detail, and control. Spray paint and materials are fully provided by the organizer.
The cubes aren’t just canvases — they re icons. As a signature element of Streetz, select cubes will tour other circuits across Asia, becoming part of a traveling gallery that carries your work beyond borders and into the spotlight.
Every piece will be judged on creativity, execution, originality, and message. Standout works may be offered for sale, with participating crews receiving 40% of the proceeds.
All artworks remain the property of the Streetz organizer.
This isn’t just a competition. It’s your voice in motion – your mark on the movement.
Competition Date/Time
- Date: 30-31 August 2025
- Deadline to apply: 20th August 2025
- Location: Ximending Movie Park, Taipei
- Check-In & Briefing: 12:00 - 14:00
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Painting Timeframe:
1st day (8/30): 13:00 - 19:00
2nd day (8/31): 13:00 - 17:30 - Award Ceremony: 18:30 - 19:00
All teams must report on time. Late arrivals may be disqualified, and time will not be extended under any circumstances.
Who We Are Looking For
We’re calling out to the raw, the bold, the fearless.
If your crew lives for the walls, for the streets, for the thrill of turning blank spaces into powerful visual stories — this is your moment.
- You’ve bombed back alleys and practiced under bridges.
- You’ve sketched on notebooks and sprayed in silence.
- You’ve got a voice, and it lives in color, in lines, in movement.
We want artists who create with intention and paint with conviction — whether you’re already known or still underground.
If your team has vision, style, and control, Streetz is the platform for you.
Top crews may be selected to join future Streetz circuits across Asia, where your art can travel, connect, and inspire.
Eligibility & Prize
- Eligibility: Open to all graffiti crews based in Taiwan. Each crew may consist of up to 3 artists, all aged 16 or above.
- Deadline to apply: 20th August 2025
- Registration: Sign up online at www.streetzworld.com
- Submission: Upload 3 digital photos of original graffiti artworks created by your crew, along with a short crew introduction (max 200 words).
- Selection: 10 crews will be shortlisted by the Streetz committee based on creativity, concept, technical ability, and originality.
Submissions will be pre-screened to ensure readiness for the live rounds.
The top three graffiti crews will walk away with serious cash and serious respect. But your story doesn’t end there.
1st Place:
NT$40,000
2nd Place:
NT$20,000
3rd Place:
NT$10,000
Judging Criteria
All 10 selected teams will be given the same official theme 10 days before the event. This theme will guide the direction of each team’s artwork. How well your crew interprets and visualizes this theme both creatively and conceptually – will be a major factor in the judging process.
A panel of three respected graffiti and visual artists from Taiwan and across Asia will evaluate each final piece based on the following criteria:
Each judge will assign an overall score reflecting these elements. All judging decisions are final.
Message & Theme
Clarity, depth, and originality in expressing the assigned theme
Creativity
Innovative ideas and unique visual storytelling
Execution
Technical skill, precision, and control of spray application
Use of Surface
Effective utilization of all visible sides of the 1m cube
Overall Composition
Balance, color harmony, and visual cohesion
Competition Rules
Check-In Time:
All teams must report by 11:30 AM. Late arrivals may be disqualified at the organizer’s discretion and will not be granted additional painting time.
Painting Duration:
Each team will have 6 hours (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM) to complete their artwork on-site.
Assigned Cube Surface:
Each team will be assigned one 1m x 1m wooden cube. All visible sides may be painted.
Theme Compliance:
Artworks must follow the official theme, which will be announced 10 days prior to the event.
Spray Paint & Materials:
Spray paint and wooden cubes will be provided by the organizer. Teams must bring their own handheld painting tools, additional materials, and protective equipment (e.g. gloves, masks, goggles) for health and safety.
Content Standards:
Artwork must align with the assigned theme. Discriminatory content based on race, gender, religion, or identity is strictly prohibited.
Safety & Conduct:
Dangerous materials (e.g. fire, sharp objects), unsafe behavior, or physical altercations are strictly prohibited. Participants must maintain respectful and professional conduct throughout the event.
Organizer Rights:
The organizer reserves the right to amend rules, interpret terms, and make all final decisions.
Dress Code:
Artists are encouraged to express personal style, but nudity or offensive visuals are not permitted.
Medical Liability:
All participants compete at their own risk. The organizer is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage sustained during the event.
Ownership & Intellectual Property:
All completed artworks and associated intellectual property rights belong exclusively to the Streetz organizer.
Media Coverage & Usage Rights:
All artworks and on-site activities, including the filming of participating artists, will be documented by the event organizer. By participating, contestants grant Streetz the rights to use all captured content — including footage, photography, and recordings — across promotional materials, broadcasts, merchandise, and digital formats (e.g. NFTs). All content and media assets are the exclusive property of the organizer.
Sales Policy:
If artworks are sold after the event, teams will receive 30% of the net sales proceeds.
Adaptation Rights:
If artworks are adapted into merchandise, digital content, or other commercial formats, teams will receive 10% of the net proceeds.
Future Showcasing:
Selected artworks may be invited to appear at future Streetz circuits across Asia.
It’s about repping your crew. Claiming space. Leaving a mark.
Streetz is your stage to break out of the background and turn blank walls into loud, unforgettable statements. If your crew’s got vision, skill, and something real to say—we’re ready for you,This is your surface. Your story. Your city. Let it speak.