AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

Athena Art Awards are found by Athena Culture Education Foundation(ACEF), to recognize outstanding people who love arts in the community. Athena Art Awards encourage and help everyone who loves art and culture with an excellent spirit. Regardless of race, language, ethnicity, region and time, Athena Art Awards always offer opportunities to discover, improve, show and pursue your dreams, to make it an inaccessible important part of human art, culture, and inner spirit. 

Athena Culture Education Foundation(ACEF) is organized exclusively for educational, cultural, charitable purposes and to foster national or international arts and culture exchange as specified in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The mission of ACEF is:

(1) to promote the discovery and integration of global cultures and arts;

(2) to provide the younger generation with opportunities for a greater art education;

(3) to encourage international cultural exchange and to deepen cross-cultural ties and understanding;

(4) to provide assistance to and harmony between members of the community. We will accomplish such purposes by (a) creating bonuses, alliances, competitions, and various scholarships to provide opportunities for outstanding members of the community youth who have a passion for arts and culture, and (b) partnering with local programs and institutions to host events and performances for the community

Athena Art Awards are inspired by the goddess of Greek mythology known for her strength, wisdom, courage and enlightenment.

Anyone can submit an application for selection to the jury committee through official website or our partners. Except for the necessary entry fees (US$25 each category), we won’t charge other fees. At the same time, applicants who have submitted through our partners, can apply for the charity grant (provided by the sponsors) to obtain fee reductions. There is no refund of the entry fees.