Internet The Light from the Other Shore
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: July 17, 2025 – In an era shaped simultaneously by conflict and technology, we are more compelled than ever to ask: what is the “other shore”? Is it a realm of hope beyond reality, or a spiritual projection from the depths of the human soul? The Light from the Other Shore is not only the theme of the 2025 New York International Art Competition—it is also an intellectual portal, inviting reflection through the lenses of philosophy, sociology, and art.
Online Exhibition Dates: July 27 – August 27, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to professional artists, art school students, and art enthusiasts worldwide who are 18 years of age or older. Participants may apply individually or as a team. Each participant (or team) may submit up to 5 works.
This year’s competition welcomes submissions across a wide range of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, new media, ceramics, collage, illustration, installation, visual arts, digital art, AI-integrated art, and mixed media.
Work Requirements:
- Theme Relevance: All submitted works must center around the theme “The Light from the Other Shore.” Artists are encouraged to reflect on the question: What is the “other shore”? Is it a realm of hope beyond reality, or a spiritual projection from within?
- Medium Types: A wide range of artistic media are accepted, including but not limited to: painting, sculpture, photography, video, new media, ceramics, installation, digital art, visual art, and AI-based art. Works may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional, but must be presented in a format suitable for exhibition.
- Originality: All submitted works must be original. The use of third-party materials, plagiarism, or infringement of others’ copyrights is strictly prohibited.
AWARDS
- Grand Exhibition Award
- Gold Award
- Silver Award
- Bronze Award
- Excellence Award
Winning works will have the opportunity to be recommended to major contemporary art galleries, curators, and collectors in the U.S., providing artists with a greater chance to advance their artistic careers and increase their chances of being collected. Artists may also have the opportunity to be signed by Whitelock Art Center for solo exhibitions or become members of the academic committee.
SELECTIONS
The judging panel, composed of esteemed artists, curators, and critics from around the world, will evaluate all entries through three rounds of review, considering creativity, technique, expressive power, and interpretation of the theme
ENTRY FEE
Each artist may submit 1 to 5 works, with a total submission fee of $45.
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At Whitelock Art Center, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of contemporary art, providing a platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work in a context that fosters dialogue, inspiration, and exploration. Our exhibitions are carefully curated to challenge perceptions, ignite conversations, and connect with a diverse audience that appreciates the transformative power of art.
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