Bangkok Contemporary Art Fair (BCAF) and THΞPOP invite artists and creatives of all genders, ages, and experience levels — both Thai and international to submit character designs for THEPOP 2026: Toy x Game!
Under the concept: “Popping into the world of games together.”
If you had the chance to enter the world of a game, what kind of “ultimate companion” would you want by your side? A character who would stand with you no matter what dangers or challenges you face!
Got a bold OC and a story that’s fire? This is your stage — to dream, design, and inspire!
Join the contest and stand a chance to win prizes worth over 100,000 THB!
🥇 Grand Prize: 100,000 THB
🥈 1st Runner-up: 50,000 THB
🥉 2nd Runner-up: 30,000 THB
Popular Vote (Online Voting): Special prize from THE POP
Winning characters will be further developed for use in official promotional materials (E.g., mascots, models, printed media, banners, and social media).
They will also be showcased as real 3D models at THΞPOP 2026: Toy x Game — absolutely free!
Eligibility Criteria
– Open to individuals, students, artists, designers, or teams (up to 3 members).
– No restrictions on age, profession, experience, or nationality.
– All entries must be original and newly created. Plagiarism of existing designs is strictly prohibited, and AI-generated works are not allowed.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/rByFGnwRfRFBu6W47
Submissions: open until November 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM (GMT+7)
