KARTINA MIRA
The International Competition for Young Artists is a unique opportunity for young talents to express themselves and contribute to the cultural dialog. The project will bring together artists from different countries and will help to conceptualize and convey the values of their people through art.
For young artists from around the world, it is a space for:
- cultural exchange
- strengthening traditions academic education
- self-actualization and participation in large-scale projects
The competition is designed to become a bridge between tradition and modernity, past and future, creating a space for cultural exchange and interaction. Young artists will present their works on significant social, cultural and philosophical subjects.
theme of the Competition
2024-2025
The values of my nation as part of the global human culture
AWARDS
Opportunity to showcase your work
at the branch of the State Tretyakov Gallery in Kaliningrad
Professional recognition
by the international expert community
Participation in the opening of the exhibition
in Kaliningrad
in Kaliningrad
travel is at the expense of the Competition organizer
Memorable prizes
The Competition shall be held in three categories
Painting
- Works in the Painting category are accepted on canvas or cardboard, made in oil, tempera or acryl.
- The work must be completed independently, specifically for the Competition, and reflect its theme — "The values of my nation as part of the global human culture".
- The size of the work shall be not more than 175 cm on any side.
- To participate in the Competition, the participant must complete the application form.
Graphics
- Works in the Graphics category are accepted on paper or fabric made with ink, pen, pencil, liners, soft materials (charcoal, sepia, sauce, pencil), watercolor, mixed techniques; engravings on metal, wood, stone, linoleum, and silkscreen prints are also accepted.
- The work must be completed independently, specifically for the Competition, and reflect its theme — "The values of my nation as part of the global human culture".
- The size of the work shall be not more than 175 cm on any side.
- To participate in the Competition, the participant must complete the application form.
Digital art
- Works in the Digital Art category shall include images created and/or edited using digital technology. GIF art, digital animation, cartoons, and comics may participate.
- The work must be completed independently, specifically for the Competition, and reflect its theme — "The values of my nation as part of the global human culture".
- The timing of videos, cartoons, and animations shall not exceed 3 minutes.
- To participate in the Competition, the participant must complete the application form.
CAN PARTICIPATE?
WHO
STUDENTS AND GRADUATES
of art educational institutions
FREElance YOUNG
ARTISTS
ARTISTS
who are institutionally independent
BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 35
irrespective of place of origin, place of residence and religion
when?
October 23, 2024
Start of receipt of applications
March 1, 2025
End of receipt of applications
March 27, 2025
STAGE 1
The Youth Creative Council will select the top 100 applications
The Youth Creative Council will select the top 100 applications
April 12, 2025
STAGE 2
The Creative Council shall select 50 contestants to be shortlisted
The Creative Council shall select 50 contestants to be shortlisted
* The list of selected applications will be published on the Competition’s website
April 28, 2025
STAGE 3
Announcement of finalists: the creative board will select 14 winners
Announcement of finalists: the creative board will select 14 winners
* The list of contestants will be published on the Competition website
June 2025
EXHIBITION OF FINAL WORKS
and awarding the winners
and awarding the winners
* The list of winners will be published on the Competition website
Competition’s Founders
General partner
Competition’s partners
News
of the winners' works
Branch of the State Tretyakov Gallery in Kaliningrad
June 2025
Final exhibition
FAQ
To participate in the Competition, the participant shall fill out an application form in Russian or English on the Competition website.
All applications are accepted in Russian or English:
- the participant must fill out the application form in Russian or English;
- all documents must be submitted in Russian or English.
Yes. In case of your victory, the work will be signed with the pseudonym:
On the website’s list of winners, both the pseudonym and your full name will be listed, and the certificate will be issued in your full name.
- at the exhibition;
- in the brochure.
On the website’s list of winners, both the pseudonym and your full name will be listed, and the certificate will be issued in your full name.
No. At the day of the Competition opening, the contestants must be 18−35 years old (inclusive).
Participants are invited to take part in the competition, regardless of their place of origin, place of residence, and religion. Foreign participants must have a valid international passport and no obstacles to enter into the Russian Federation.
Yes, both students and graduates of specialized art schools and free, institutionally independent young Russian and foreign artists are invited to participate in the Competition.
No. Only one work shall be accepted from one participant.
No. You may choose only one category to participate in the Competition. The participants of the Competition shall select the category at their own discretion.
The work must be completed independently, specifically for the Competition.
The following shall not be accepted for the Competition:
The following shall not be accepted for the Competition:
- Works without a completed application form for participation in the Competition and without a complete set of documents.
- Works that contain profanity, calls for extremism, propaganda of violence and cruelty that violate the legislation of the Russian Federation.
- Works contradicting moral standards, containing falsification of historical facts, offensive statements addressed to the organizers, partners, other participants of the Competition, or any other third parties.
After successfully submitting the application form, you will see a pop-up message on your screen indicating that your registration was successful.
The lists of winners of all stages of the Competition will be published on the website in due time (see Competition deadlines). Upon completion of Stage 3, the 14 finalists will receive a letter at the e-mail address provided in the application form with further instructions on how to participate in the exhibition.
The lists of winners of all stages of the Competition will be published on the website in due time (see Competition deadlines). Upon completion of Stage 3, the 14 finalists will receive a letter at the e-mail address provided in the application form with further instructions on how to participate in the exhibition.
In case of reaching the finals of the Competition, the participant of the Competition shall submit the original work for participation in the exhibition and its copies on an electronic medium. Foreign participants must have a valid international passport and no obstacles to enter into the Russian Federation.
In the event that you are the winner, the exclusive rights to the work will be transferred to the Organizer of the Competition (clause 7.4 of the Competition Regulations).
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2024
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INN (Taxpayer Identification Number) 9704202698
OGRN (Primary State Registration Number) 1237700171818
2024
This website is for information purposes only and does not constitute a public offer