To identify some renowned arts associations, illustrators and artists in Asia & beyond. The game plan is to work with them to embark on the “Live the Dream” Contest (1 September – 30 November 2026). They are required to create 4 Illustrated Characters including 1 Mermaid, 1 Astronaut and 2 Other Characters (Sea / Land / Space inspired beings) based on “Under The Sea + Galactic Robotic Theme” evoking neo-futuristic and surreal aesthetic ; and share the inspirations behind the Character Backstories (Concept / Personality / Pose Ideas). The final submission timeline is 30 November 2026.

For the final winning entries, 4 winners with the best illustrated characters will be selected from the contest, where each winner will win a dream vacation of their choice , 5-NIGHT CRUISE (SUN – FRI) for 2 persons on Genting Dream (Singapore departures – Valid from 3 January – 14 November 2027) except festive public holidays blackout dates 7 February 2027, worth up to SGD $6,336 (1 cruise prize each)

The “Live The Dream” Contest is organised by Small Planet Studios Sdn Bhd (hereinafter referred to as “The Organiser”), in collaboration with AAA Arts as the Contest's Official Arts & Creative Partner.

To create 4 Illustrated Characters including 1 Mermaid, 1 Astronaut and 2 Other Characters (Sea / Land / Space inspired beings) based on “Under The Sea + Galactic Robotic Theme” evoking neo-futuristic and surreal aesthetic.

To share the inspirations behind the Character Backstories (Concept / Personality / Pose Ideas).

The final submission timeline is by 30 November 2026 (11:59pm, GMT+8, Singapore Time) (“the Contest Period”). Any late, lost or corrupted submissions will not be accepted.

The Participant who fails to meet the stated requirements of The Organiser during/after the contest period may be disqualified. The Organiser will not be liable for any further claims made by the winner.

This competition is open to all ages.

Illustration Submission Requirements

Each entry requires a completed entry form.

Illustration must follow the published theme.

Mediums may include colour pencils, paints, markers, or digital art unless otherwise stated.

Illustration must meet the final artwork requirements (2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Artworks in A4 Size, 300 dpi resolution, PDF + AI / PSD files).

All submissions must be entirely original. Any AI‑generated/ AI tracing and/ or infringement of thirdparty rights (as required under the Copyright Act 1987) are strictly prohibited. All materials must be prepared by the Participant.

The Participant must have full copyright of their submitted illustration.

The Organiser may exercise their sole right to disqualify any submission and/or illustration that consist of illustrations or images of characters from third party anime, copyrighted cartoon characters, logos, or brand images commercials, commercial merchandise, companies, names or logos of celebrities, commercial merchandise, companies, brands, or well known characters, titles of music, song lyrics, literary text (as required under the Copyright Act 1987). Any offensive or inappropriate content will be disqualified from the contest.

All ownership, intellectual property rights and copyright of all submitted illustrations in specific for the final winning entries only, shall belong to The Organiser and are non-returnable. The Participant agrees not to exercise moral rights of authorship nor claim any intellectual property or ownership rights for any of their submitted illustrations against The Organiser.

Any inaccurate, incomplete and/or creative works submitted will void the entry and hence be ineligible for any prizes.

Each winner will be accorded 5-NIGHT CRUISE (SUN – FRI) for 2 persons in a Balcony Cabin onboard Genting Dream worth SGD $6,336. The cruise validity is 3 January – 14 November 2027 except festive public holidays blackout dates 7 February 2027 (Applicable for Low & Mid Season Travel), subject to The Organiser’ final decision and discretion.

Prizes are strictly for cruise component only and are not inclusive of flight, hotel, transport, travel visas, incidental charges and applicable port charges and gratuity per person. Terms and Conditions apply.

Prizes are non-transferable, non-exchangeable and non-refundable.

Prizes awarded must be utilised within the stipulated period. Extension of validity period is strictly not allowed.

The Organiser reserves all rights to substitute publicised cruise prizes with other prizes of similar commercial value at their sole discretion without further notice.

The Organiser’s decision on all matters relating to this contest is final. No correspondence will be entertained. The final results will be announced by 31 December 2026 (“Announcement Date”) and the winners will be contacted via email. If a winner cannot be contacted within one (1) week of the Announcement Date, the organiser may select an alternate winner.

All personal data of the Participants including but not limited to name, contact details, and illustration information will be collected strictly for competition administration, verification of eligibility, prize distribution and publicity.

The Participant consent to the use of their name, artwork, and photographs for competitionrelated publicity. No compensation will be provided for such usage beyond competition prizes.

The Organiser shall not be liable for loss, damage, injury, or technical failures relating to submissions. The Participant is responsible for the safe delivery of their illustration.

The Organiser may disqualify the Participant for any plagiarised or infringing content, provide false information, breach any of the aforementioned Terms & Conditions and/or engage in any harmful or disruptive conduct during and/or after the Contest Period.

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Malaysia.

The Organiser reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions without prior notification.