Organised by RC Art Shop, the NewAge Painting Contest 2015 aims to open new horizons for art lovers and to promote and support young artists by inviting all Painting and Fine Arts students around the world to participate with their best oil on canvas and acrylic works.

There is no limitation regarding the subject of the artwork. The long edge of the painting should be no more than 50 cm, and artworks are not to be framed.

Each student to apply for the contest has to submit a document concerning his or her status as a senior class student.

All artworks will be not be returned.

There is no entry fee.

Eligibility

This contest is open worldwide to the senior students of 2014 academic year from Faculties of Education Department of Painting and Faculties of Fine Arts.

Prize

• 1st prize: 5000 USD
• 2nd prize: 3000 USD
• 3rd prize: 2000 USD

The first prize winner will be given the Newage figurine of bronze and he/she will have a gallery to his or her name for one year. Moreover, the best three artists will be invited to Oman for five days as guests of the Sultanate of Oman.

The first ten artists will be also invited to Ankara (Turkey) for a week, including travel expenses and accommodation and will be asked to perform with the materials provided here. Three winners will be determined at the end of these performances.

Artworks that have won awards and of significance will be presented to the art lovers of Ankara with an exhibition to be organized in May 2015.