Kartina Mira has launched its international art competition for young artists, inviting global talents to explore the theme of national values within global culture.
This initiative seeks to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity while creating a space for international cultural exchange.
The Art Competition provides a platform for young creators to convey their nation’s unique identity through various artistic mediums.
By participating, artists contribute to a broader conceptual dialogue on the shared treasury of human culture.
Funding and benefits
Selected winners will receive the prestigious opportunity to showcase their work at the branch of the State Tretyakov Gallery in Samara.
This exhibition offers professional recognition from an international expert community of curators and academicians.
In a significant move to ensure accessibility, the competition organizer covers all travel and accommodation expenses for winners to attend the opening ceremony.
Foreign winners are initially responsible for shipping and visa costs, but these are fully reimbursed upon their arrival at the exhibition.
Beyond the physical exhibition, participants gain the chance to win memorable prizes and have their work documented in official competition brochures.
Finalists also see their exclusive rights transferred to the organizer, ensuring the work’s continued legacy within the project.
Application requirements and eligibility
The Art Competition is open to students, graduates, and independent artists between the ages of 18 and 35, regardless of their origin or religion.
Applicants must ensure they hold a valid international passport if they are entering from outside the Russian Federation.
Participants can submit one original work in the categories of Painting, Graphics, or Digital Art.
An additional piece can be submitted to the special nomination “Inspired by Russian,” which celebrates the 170th anniversary of the State Tretyakov Gallery.
All submissions must be original works created independently specifically for this competition.
Physical works are limited to a maximum size of 175 cm on any side, while digital videos or animations must not exceed three minutes.
Deadline
The open call process began on October 8, 2025, and will accept new applications until the final deadline on February 2, 2026.
Following the closure, an Expert Council will select the top 100 applications for further review by the Creative Council.
The 14 grand winners will be officially announced on March 23, 2026, following a multi-stage shortlisting process. The culminating exhibition and award ceremony are scheduled to take place in June 2026.
Visit the application page to apply. Explore our global opportunities page for more.
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