dali competition
international art competition
Dedicated to the 120th anniversary of Salvador Dali
Description
Dali competition is an art-event that unites talented artists inspired by a free eccentric spirit of the great Dali, ready to express themselves and break a static frames.
We invite bright participants in 5 areas: fine arts, graphics, photography, design, digital art.
Participation in the competition is an opportunity to prove your style through free topic pieces and get an acknowledgement by leading experts of the field.
Winners not only confirm a high mastery level, but also get an opportunity to promote their works:
⁃ 15 winners will present their works at the prestigious exhibition in ANDACULOVA Gallery in Dubai;
Applications are accepted until March 23, 2025.
Read more about rules and nominations below.
We invite bright participants in 5 areas: fine arts, graphics, photography, design, digital art.
Participation in the competition is an opportunity to prove your style through free topic pieces and get an acknowledgement by leading experts of the field.
Winners not only confirm a high mastery level, but also get an opportunity to promote their works:
⁃ 15 winners will present their works at the prestigious exhibition in ANDACULOVA Gallery in Dubai;
Applications are accepted until March 23, 2025.
Read more about rules and nominations below.
objectives
Development of creative potential of artists and popularisation of art
Assisting talented artists in international promotion
Creating a platform for dialogue between artists from different countries
Assisting talented artists in international promotion
Creating a platform for dialogue between artists from different countries
Exhibition of Winners IN DUBAI
Contest finalists will participate in an art exhibition in Dubai, showcasing the best works across all categories.
Exhibition participants will be awarded honorary diplomas and prizes within the walls of the ANDAKULOVA gallery in Dubai.
Award Ceremony
Andakulova Gallery, based in Dubai, is a contemporary art organization representing Central Asian art in the Middle East. Established in 2012, our gallery is well-regarded by local and international art collectors and experts alike.
Dedicated to advancing art and design, Andakulova Gallery fosters creative experimentation and cross-cultural exchange.
Dedicated to advancing art and design, Andakulova Gallery fosters creative experimentation and cross-cultural exchange.
ANDAKULOVA GALLERY
Winners catalogue
Catalog of the International Art Competition "Dali"
International Dali art competition is a stage for realisation of talent and unique view of artists from all over the world. Competition catalogue will become a memorable document that contains pieces of the most prominent participants. Professional experts, who are actual cultural figures, teachers from leading art universities, will chose 100 best works that will be included in winners catalogue.
Participants
Artists from all over the world can take part in the competition and demonstrate their skills in independently chosen topic.
All the participants are divided into 3 age groups:
I age group: 9-13 years old
II age group: 14-18 years old
III age group: from 19 years old
All the participants are divided into 3 age groups:
I age group: 9-13 years old
II age group: 14-18 years old
III age group: from 19 years old
Nominations
The nomination includes:
1.Digital Painting - images created using computer software that simulate traditional artistic tools.
2.Computer Graphics:
- Raster Graphics
- Vector Graphics
- Fractal Graphics
The following software is permitted for creating works in this category: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Apophysis, Chaotica, and similar programs.
The nomination includes:
1.Easel Graphics - drawing, print, or engraving;
2.Book Illustration - artistic images accompanying written works;
3.Lettering Graphics - calligraphy and typography (font creation);
4.Poster - an image with a brief text message, reinforced by a visual concept.
Various materials may be used for works in this category, including pencil, charcoal, pastel, ink, sanguine, and others.
The nomination includes:
1.Graphic Design:
-Illustration - images for books or media projects;
-Branding - logos, corporate identity, and visual brand identity;
-Packaging - product design.
2.Interior Design - styling of residential spaces or commercial properties.
3.Fashion Design:
-Clothing Design
-Accessory Design
-Jewelry Design
Both traditional art materials (pencil, charcoal, pastel, ink, watercolor, and others) and digital tools (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW, Sketch, and others) are allowed for creating works in this category.
The nomination includes:
1.Portrait Photography - images of an individual or group of people;
2.Landscape Photography - images of natural or urban landscapes;
3.Still Life - images of inanimate objects;
4.Genre (Everyday Life) Photography - captures scenes of daily life or interactions in a natural, relaxed setting;
5.Documentary (Reportage) Photography - images of real or significant events;
6.Scientific Photography - images of scientific objects or phenomena;
7.Staged Photography - images of pre-arranged scenes.
The nomination includes:
1.Easel Painting - standalone works on canvas, paper, cardboard, or wood, created using various types of paint.
2.Monumental Painting - artworks created on architectural elements, such as walls, domes, or building facades. For this category, works should be submitted in high-quality photographs that capture the piece in its architectural context.
3.Theatrical and Decorative Painting - sketches and set designs for theater, opera, ballet, and film.
4.Miniature Painting - small-scale works on materials like parchment, cardboard, bone, porcelain, stone, wood, or other surfaces.
stages
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01
STAGE
First stage of the competition is conducted online - participants submit their applications and upload their works through the website.
02
STAGE
Industry experts evaluate the works on a 100-point scale.
They create a ranked list and determine winners.
They create a ranked list and determine winners.
03
STAGE
Each participant receives an email with the competition results. A catalogue includes 100 best works, and the 15 contestants with the highest scores are invited to participate in the winners' exhibition.
STAGE
The works of the competition finalists are displayed at an exhibition in Dubai, where the winners will be formally awarded.
Application submission
Evaluation of works
Announcement of Results
Art exhibition in Dubai
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May
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October
2025
Regulations of the Dali International Art Competition
The International Art Competition "Dali" (hereinafter referred to as the "competition").
The competition venue is determined by the organizing committee for competition preparation and execution (hereinafter referred to as the "organizing committee").
The organizing committee oversees interdepartmental coordination, approves the panel of judges and its regulations, establishes the criteria for evaluating participants' works, issues regulations for the competition directorate, and may approve special and additional awards.
The competition consists of two stages: a remote contest and an art exhibition in Dubai.
The competition is held in five categories:
- Painting
- Design
- Graphics
- Photography
- Digital Art
- Category I: Ages 9–13
- Category II: Ages 14–18
- Category III: Ages 19 and up (no upper age limit)
Artists from all countries are welcome to participate.
The preparation, organization, and execution of the competition are managed by the competition directorate, appointed by the organizing committee and operating under the regulations approved by the organizing committee.
Official Address of the Competition Directorate:
199034, Russia, St. Petersburg
13th Line of Vasilievsky Island, 6–8
Phone/WhatsApp: +7 (995) 231-94-68
Email: dalicompetition@gmail.com
Website: https://dalicompetition.com
To participate in the competition, an application (hereinafter referred to as the "application") must be submitted by the candidate (hereinafter referred to as the "candidate") by 23 March, 2025, on the official competition website accessible through the Internet (hereinafter referred to as the "official website") at (https://dalicompetition.com)
The application must be completed in English using the form provided on the official website.
The following materials must be attached to the application:
Each participant will receive a certificate, regardless of their awarded title. Based on the judges' assessments, several participants will be invited to the art exhibition in Dubai.
Submission of an application signifies the participant’s full acceptance of and commitment to adhere to the terms outlined in these Regulations.
The judging panel consists of prominent cultural figures and professors from leading art universities worldwide. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to make amendments and modifications to the regulations as necessary.
The application must be completed in English using the form provided on the official website.
The following materials must be attached to the application:
- Candidate's biography (up to 10 sentences)
- Description of the artwork for the catalog (3–4 sentences)
- Link to the work on Google Drive.
Each participant will receive a certificate, regardless of their awarded title. Based on the judges' assessments, several participants will be invited to the art exhibition in Dubai.
Submission of an application signifies the participant’s full acceptance of and commitment to adhere to the terms outlined in these Regulations.
The judging panel consists of prominent cultural figures and professors from leading art universities worldwide. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to make amendments and modifications to the regulations as necessary.
The artwork must be submitted as a file or high-quality photograph in the following formats:
The artwork must be fully visible, and the quality should allow for a fair assessment (HD quality or higher is preferred).
Competition Timeline:
The Organizing Committee approves the samples of prizes and certificates, the current regulations, and oversees their production.
Prizes are awarded by the competition judges according to the evaluation criteria outlined in the judges' regulations.
Depending on the results achieved and within the established prize limits, the judges have the right to:
- PNG
- JPG (participants are responsible for file functionality).
The artwork must be fully visible, and the quality should allow for a fair assessment (HD quality or higher is preferred).
Competition Timeline:
- Until 23 March, 2025 – Submission period for competition entries.
- 24 March, 2025 – 24 May, 2025 – Evaluation of participants by the panel of judges.
- 24 May, 2025 – Announcement of competition results.
- 26 October, 2025 – Art exhibition in Dubai .
The Organizing Committee approves the samples of prizes and certificates, the current regulations, and oversees their production.
Prizes are awarded by the competition judges according to the evaluation criteria outlined in the judges' regulations.
Depending on the results achieved and within the established prize limits, the judges have the right to:
- Withhold certain prizes,
The final stage of the competition will be an art exhibition held at the "ANDAKULOVA" gallery in Dubai. The exhibition will showcase the best works by competition participants. During the event, winners will be awarded the International Dali Prize (all expenses related to transportation, travel, and accommodation in Dubai are the responsibility of the competition participants).
Additionally, as part of the competition, a catalog of the TOP 100 works will be created, featuring the most outstanding entries. The catalogs will be available in English.
The judges evaluate participants' works on a 100-point scale.
Titles are awarded in each category based on the total points scored.
The process for ranking and awarding placements by the judges is as follows:
Each judge in a specific category receives an Evaluation Sheet with the entries of all competition participants, which they assess using the 100-point scale:
100–90 points – First Degree Laureate
89–70 points – Second Degree Laureate
69–50 points – Third Degree Laureate
49–30 points – First Degree Diploma Recipient
29–20 points – Second Degree Diploma Recipient
19–10 points – Third Degree Diploma Recipient
5–0 points – Competition Participant
Only First Degree Laureates are invited to the exhibition.
The Organizing Committee announces three cash prizes. Among the First Degree Laureates across all categories.
The following prizes are established:
1st Prize: 800 dollars and the Gold International Award
2nd Prize: 600 dollars and the Silver International Award
3rd Prize: 400 dollars and the Bronze International Award
Electronic certificates signed by the full panel of judges are sent within one month after the results are announced.
Additionally, as part of the competition, a catalog of the TOP 100 works will be created, featuring the most outstanding entries. The catalogs will be available in English.
The judges evaluate participants' works on a 100-point scale.
Titles are awarded in each category based on the total points scored.
The process for ranking and awarding placements by the judges is as follows:
Each judge in a specific category receives an Evaluation Sheet with the entries of all competition participants, which they assess using the 100-point scale:
100–90 points – First Degree Laureate
89–70 points – Second Degree Laureate
69–50 points – Third Degree Laureate
49–30 points – First Degree Diploma Recipient
29–20 points – Second Degree Diploma Recipient
19–10 points – Third Degree Diploma Recipient
5–0 points – Competition Participant
Only First Degree Laureates are invited to the exhibition.
The Organizing Committee announces three cash prizes. Among the First Degree Laureates across all categories.
The following prizes are established:
1st Prize: 800 dollars and the Gold International Award
2nd Prize: 600 dollars and the Silver International Award
3rd Prize: 400 dollars and the Bronze International Award
Electronic certificates signed by the full panel of judges are sent within one month after the results are announced.
The jury includes prominent figures in culture, distinguished, as well as university and college professors.
The jury reserves the right to allocate, award, or withhold prize placements, and to honor participants with special certificates (awards).
The jury’s decision is documented in a protocol and is not subject to appeal.
The competition organizers bear no responsibility to third parties for the jury's decisions regarding prize placements or commentary.
The jury reserves the right to allocate, award, or withhold prize placements, and to honor participants with special certificates (awards).
The jury’s decision is documented in a protocol and is not subject to appeal.
The competition organizers bear no responsibility to third parties for the jury's decisions regarding prize placements or commentary.
The registration fee is 35 dollars per entry. Each application may include only one work. There is no limit to the number of applications submitted.
Application payment is made on the competition website via bank card after completing all required application information.
* The registration fee is a voluntary payment (and not a contractual service) and is non-refundable if you refuse to participate in the event.
Application payment is made on the competition website via bank card after completing all required application information.
* The registration fee is a voluntary payment (and not a contractual service) and is non-refundable if you refuse to participate in the event.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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