Description

The Boundary Between Dream and Reality
2024 International Art Competition, New York, USA

Deadline: November 15, 2024 (Midnight Eastern Time, USA)

Winners Announcement: Notifications will be sent to all participants within 8 business days after the submission deadline.

The online exhibition period: November 20 - December 20, 2024.
Organizer: WhiteLock Art Center, New York, USA

The Boundary Between Dream and Reality — Introduction to the International Art Competition, New York, USA
"The Boundary Between Dream and Reality — International Art Competition, New York" is a premier international art event that transcends time and space, exploring the subtle relationship between dreams and reality. Hosted by the WhiteLock Art Center in New York, the competition aims to bring together the most creative and imaginative artists from around the world, encouraging them to express their unique philosophical interpretations of the elusive boundary between dream and reality through visual art.

New York, as the global hub of art and culture, is the perfect setting for this competition. With its rich history and diverse cultural landscape, it offers an unparalleled platform for artistic creation. Here, artists can draw inspiration from a wide range of cultural and historical influences while presenting their unique perspectives on contemporary art in this vibrant, global city.

The theme of the competition, "The Boundary Between Dream and Reality," invites artists from around the world to explore the interpenetration and intertwining of dreams and reality. This boundary may be blurred, fluid, or even non-existent — and that is exactly what we aim to explore. The WhiteLock Art Center’s jury emphasizes that the aesthetic of submissions can range from surreal dreamscapes to highly realistic depictions, or a combination and conflict of both, pushing the boundaries of abstract thought. Artists are encouraged to break free from traditional frameworks and conventional norms, expressing the dialogue between imagination and reality in their own unique ways.

The competition encompasses a wide variety of art forms, including painting, sculpture, photography, new media, collage, and installation art. It seeks to stimulate dialogue and integration across different mediums. Participants will use their works to show how dreams mirror reality, how reality is reborn within dreams, or how both create a new cognitive world together. The judging panel, consisting of renowned artists, curators, and critics from around the world, will evaluate submissions in three rounds, focusing on creativity, technique, expressiveness, and interpretation of the theme.

Winners will have the opportunity to be showcased in prestigious galleries in cities like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami, and will be offered collaborations with internationally recognized art institutions and curators, helping artists further their creative careers.

"The Boundary Between Dream and Reality — International Art Competition, New York" is not only a platform for showcasing talent but also a journey of inner exploration, breaking norms, and redefining the boundaries of art. Whether you are an experienced artist or a creator exploring new fields, this competition represents an important milestone in your creative career. We warmly invite artists from around the world to join this exciting artistic event, where together we will seek the infinite possibilities of art at the intersection of dreams and reality.

Art Competition Rules, Copyright, and Usage
Competition Rules
Eligibility:
The competition is open to professional artists, art students from art schools, and art enthusiasts who are 18 years of age or older worldwide. Participants may enter individually or as a team, with each participant (or team) allowed to submit up to 5 works.

Submission Requirements:
Theme Relevance: Entries must be centered around the theme "The Boundary Between Dream and Reality," reflecting the interweaving, dialogue, or conflict between dreams and reality.

Medium Types: Multiple art forms are accepted, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, new media, ceramics, and installation art. Works can be either two-dimensional or three-dimensional, but must meet exhibition requirements in their presentation.

Originality: All entries must be original and not have won awards in any other international competition. The use of third-party materials, plagiarism, or infringement of others' copyrights is strictly prohibited.

Submission Guidelines
Submission Method:
All entries must be submitted online through the competition’s official website in digital format, accompanied by a detailed description including the concept, dimensions, materials, and year of creation.
Submissions must be made within the specified submission period; late entries will not be accepted.
Each work requires a submission fee to cover the management and exhibition costs of the competition.

File Quality Requirements:
Files must be in JPG format.
Each file must not exceed 8MB.
Images must be “professionally presented” – cropped, glare-free, without frames or watermarks.
Each work must be original or a sold original, preferably completed within the past 5 years.

Submission Fee:
For 1-3 works, the submission fee is $39 USD. For each additional work, the fee is $8 USD.

Judging Criteria and Process
Judging Criteria:
Creativity and Theme Relevance: The work should creatively express the relationship between dreams and reality and align with the competition theme.
Technical Skill: The technical quality of the artwork, including material use and craftsmanship.
Emotional Expression and Impact: The work's ability to convey deep emotions or thoughts through the art form, and resonate with the audience.
Overall Concept and Innovation: The uniqueness of the work and its innovation in artistic expression.

Judging Process:
Preliminary Review: The jury will conduct an initial screening of all submitted works to select those that advance to the finals.
Final Review and Judging: The works that progress to the finals will undergo a second round of evaluation and final judging to determine the award winners.

Awards
Outstanding Exhibition Award
Outstanding Painting Award
Outstanding Sculpture and Installation Award
Outstanding Photography and Video Award
Excellence Award
Honorable Mentions
All winning works will be announced on the official website of the organizers and across major global media and art outlets. Awarded works will have the opportunity to be recommended to contemporary art galleries, curators, and collectors across the United States, enhancing the artists' chances for further recognition and acquisition. Additionally, there will be opportunities for artists to be represented by WhiteLock Art Center, host solo exhibitions, or become members of the academic committee.

If any winning works are collected by other galleries or collectors during the exhibition period, the full commission will be retained by the artist.

Global Media:
The Associated Press / ABC / Digital Journal / NBC / HTV10.TV / SNNTV / NCN / FOX 28 / FOX 43 / Business London Press / sebsartlist / widewalls / slideshare / NewsAnyway / Artrabbit / artaviso / service.exibart /

Copyright and Usage
Copyright Ownership:
All copyrights of the submitted works remain with the participants. By submitting their works, participants grant the competition organizing committee permission to use images and descriptions of the works for promotional purposes during and after the competition.

Usage Authorization:
The organizing committee reserves the right to display images of the submitted works on the website, social media, and promotional materials without additional compensation.
Winning works will be used by the organizing committee for non-commercial purposes, such as exhibitions, publications, and media coverage. Participants will retain their right to attribution.

Commercial Use:
If the organizing committee or its partners intend to use the works commercially (e.g., in publications, merchandise), a separate agreement will be negotiated with the participants to define the distribution of commercial benefits.

Participant Commitment:
By submitting works, participants agree to the competition rules and guarantee the originality of their works, ensuring that no third-party intellectual property rights are infringed. The organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify participants and pursue legal action in the event of plagiarism or copyright infringement.

Dispute Resolution:
In the event of disputes related to copyright, usage rights, or other issues, the parties should seek to resolve them amicably. If resolution cannot be achieved through negotiation, disputes will be submitted to the courts in New York for resolution under local laws.

These rules ensure the fairness of the competition and protect the legal rights of both participants and organizers. Participants must carefully read and adhere to these rules to ensure the smooth conduct of the competition.