Art Competition
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Leave your mark on the most ambitious tourism development in the world. Join now and get a chance to showcase your beautiful and inspiring artwork in our soon-to-be-built Coastal Village Hotel.
OVERVIEW
We created The Red Sea Art Competition to find and shed light on the best Saudi artists in the Kingdom by showcasing the beauty of the Red Sea through their artwork. There are a wide variety of categories and art mediums in this competition for artists to choose from.
From November 29th to December 24th, 2020 adults and kids are welcome to register and share their art with us to give their perspective of the Red Sea.
Fifteen winners will have their artwork displayed in our soon-to-be-built Coastal Village Hotel in addition to monetary prizes. Start by reading the entry criteria and registering below. Good luck!
OBJECTIVES
Open the door for Saudi artists to contribute to our luxury regenerative tourism destination.
Enrich the hospitality and luxury eco-tourism industry with Saudi artwork.
Build relationships with the local artist community.
Capture the beauty of The Red Sea area through art.
Provide a platform for local artists to showcase their artwork to our visitors and stakeholders.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Saudi nationals residing in Saudi Arabia who have a valid national ID.
Adults aged 18 years and over, interested to be part of the local art scene.
Kids aged 5-17 years old, excited to portray the beauty of the Red Sea.
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Adults aged 18 years and over
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Kids aged 5-17 years old
Painting / Calligraphy
Painting: Oil/Acrylic/Watercolor/Sketching
Interpret beauty, ideas, and emotions through a combination of color, applied in various mediums.
Calligraphy:
Form beautiful images, rich with meaning through the use of Arabic letters and words.
Sizes:
- W 231 cm H 100 cm
- W 50 cm H 50 cm
- W 65 cm H 67 cm
- W 275 cm H 130cm
- W 300cm H 275cm
- W 50cm H 75cm
- W 110cm H 200cm
- W 165cm H 130cm
- W 90cm H 90cm
- 3 Piece Installation W 900cm H 550cm (Each piece W 90cm H 150cm)
Wall Installation
Wall Installation:
Transform an empty space by using various materials to produce your creative concept. Your artwork will be hung on a wall to complement the room and its surroundings.
Sizes:
- W 275cm H 130cm
- W 300cm H 275cm
- W 110cm H 200cm
- W 50cm H 75cm
- W 110cm H 200cm
- Installation W 90cm H 550cm (Each piece W 90cm H 150cm)
Photography
Photography:
Immortalize a moment forever through your professional camera lens, by writing a story with light.
Sizes:
- W 231 cm H 100 cm
- W 50 cm H 50 cm
- W 65 cm H 67 cm
- W 165cm H 130cm
- W 90cm H 90cm
- W 275cm H 130cm
- W 300cm H 275cm
- W 110cm H 200cm
- W 50cm H 75cm
- W 110cm H 200cm
- 3 Piece Installation W 90cm H 550cm (Each piece W 900mm H 1500mm)
Fabrics and Textures
Fabrics and Textures:
Evoke the senses and create hanging wall art pieces by exploring the use of fabrics of different textures within your work.
Sizes:
- W 165cm H 130cm
- W 90cm H 90cm
- W 275cm H 130cm
- W 300cm H 275cm
- W 110cm H 200cm
- W 50cm H 75cm
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Application Process
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Awards
Registration
Nov 29th, 2020
Art Submission
Nov 29th – Dec 24th
Filtration & Judging
Dec 27th – Jan 20th
Awards
Jan 21st, 2021
Registration
Nov 29th, 2020
Art Submission
Nov 29th – Dec 24th
Filtration & Judging
Dec 27th – Jan 20th
Awards
Jan 21st, 2021
1st Prize
Painting & Calligraphy:
SAR 35,000
Photography:
SAR 35,000
Wall Installation:
SAR 45,000
Fabrics & Textures:
SAR 45,000
Coloring:
SAR 15,000
2nd Prize
Painting & Calligraphy:
SAR 25,000
Photography:
SAR 25,000
Wall Installation:
SAR 35,000
Fabrics & Textures:
SAR 35,000
Coloring:
SAR 10,000
3rd Prize
Painting & Calligraphy:
SAR 15,000
Photography:
SAR 15,000
Wall Installation:
SAR 25,000
Fabrics & Textures:
SAR 25,000
Coloring:
SAR 5,000
Other valuable Prizes
There are a number of other prizes available for short-listed entries.
Art Competition - DETAILS
Registration process:
- Fill in the registration form with your requested details to create a user profile.
- Once logged in with your user profile, fill in the art competition submission form.
- In the form, introduce your artwork explaining the idea in up to 300 words.
- Choose a medium, theme and a size before submitting a photo of your Red Sea artwork. Three photos per entry.
- Artwork must be inspired by The Red Sea coast landscapes, culture, pattern, flaura and fauna.
- Artwork using environmentally friendly elements is encouraged.
- All entries must be submitted as a JPG/PNG/PDF file less than 5MB in size.
- Submissions are accepted only via our registration form.
- All works must be original. Paintings based on another person’s photograph (even if copyright-free) are not eligible.
- Applicants aged 5-17 must check the box on the form confirming parental approval to participate.
- In case your submission is shortlisted, we will contact you to ask that you send us your original artwork by mail.
We have created an internal committee of artists and designers who will be judging the artwork you submit in this competition based on the following elements of artistic expression:
- Interpretation and clarity of the theme to the viewer.
- Creativity and originality of the depicted theme.
- Quality of artistic composition and overall design based on the theme.
- Overall impression of the art.
Terms & Conditions:
- The Red Sea Development Company has the right to use any submitted artwork without permission from the artist.
- The entries will be subject to review and filtration to ensure that the content is relevant to the competition’s objectives.
- All submitted artworks must be authentic and original.
- The Red Sea Development Company reserves the right to reject any participation that contradicts with the customs, regulations, and traditions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Participants acknowledge that the submitted materials are respectful, and not offensive to any religion, culture, nation, country, or race.
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1. When can I submit my artwork?
Submission will be open from 29/11/2020.
2. How can I submit my artwork?
Artwork can be submitted by taking a high-resolution image of the art piece and uploading it onto your profile on our webpage.
3. Are there specific themes of artwork to follow?
Yes. We have set specific themes for this competition for you to follow. Your artwork must reflect one of those themes.
4. How many art pieces can I submit?
There can only be one art piece submitted per participant.
5. How many categories can I submit my artwork into?
The artwork can be submitted under one theme only. You should select the theme that is most relevant to the artwork.
6. When is the deadline for submission?
Deadline for submission is 24/12/2020 at 11:59 pm KSA time
7. How many submissions will be selected in each round and how many winners?
In round two of the competition, 60 art pieces will be shortlisted. 15 art pieces will be selected as winners by our panel of judges.
8. Can I participate in a group to submit an art piece?
No. The art piece must be submitted by one person only, and if that art piece is selected as a winner, the award will be handed to the person that submitted it.
9. How can my child register?
Children (ages between 5-17 years old) must have their profiles created under their name, and the parental/guardian approval must be provided by checking the designated box.
10. Having trouble with the browser or the registration?
Please contact [email protected] for support.