Artwork Submission: 
No later than 23 February 2025

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artcompetition.my@mrdiy.com

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Rules & Regulations:

1. Eligibility

Participation in this Competition is free and is open to all Malaysian citizens, permanent residents, and non-Malaysians residing in Malaysia. Candidates aged 18 years and below must obtain prior permission from a parent and/or legal guardian.

The Competition is divided into two categories:

a)     Educational Institution Category

The Educational Institution category is open to students who are enrolled in an education institution.

b)     Public Category

The Public category is open to all who have participated in any art competition or art exhibition.

2. Official Entry Forms

All participants are required to fill in and submit the Official Entry Form via this Google Form. Participants must submit the Official Entry Form no later than 31 December 2024. For any additional queries, please send your queries to the Organiser (via email to artcompetition.my@mrdiy.com).

3. Dates

Submission of the Official Entry Form indicates your interest in participating in this competition. Your participation commences upon submission of the Official Entry Form.

Thereafter, participants are required to submit their completed artworks in digital format through the Artwork Submission link no later than 23 February 2025.

Submission of Official Entry Forms and/or artwork after the stipulated date will not be considered for participation.

4. Objectives

The objectives of the competition are:

- to promote and cultivate an appreciation for our Malaysian art; and

- to provide emerging talents with a platform to showcase their abilities to a wider audience.

5. Theme 

The theme of this year’s competition is “Identity and Diversity” in which young and emerging artists will be given the opportunity to produce art that best interprets and conveys the theme of the competition.

Our theme explained:

“Identity and Diversity" invites artists to explore and celebrate the myriad of ways people define themselves and their cultures in today’s global society. It encompasses personal identity, cultural heritage, and social influences, reflecting on how these aspects shape the individual and collective experiences. By focusing on this theme, the art competition encourages artists to delve into the rich tapestry of human backgrounds – highlighting personal narratives, cultural traditions, and social dynamics.

As this competition expands regionally, this theme promotes cross-cultural understanding and appreciation, showcasing the beauty and complexity of diverse identities and fostering a more inclusive world.

We look forward to welcoming your submissions. Upon submission, please provide a short artwork statement to explain/describe your artwork (not more than 200 words).

6. Submission Guidelines

Participants may submit their artwork in only one of the two categories, having a maximum of three (3) entries to the same category.

Participants should adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Artworks submitted must be original and should not have been created more than two years prior to the submission date.
2. Participants should not submit works that have been offered for sale, published, or publicly exhibited. 
3. Artwork that touches on sensitive issues related to religion, race and monarchy will be rejected.

Please send us digital pictures/entries of your artwork before 23 February 2025 through the artwork submission link. The competition judges will shortlist the artworks that they would like to evaluate for prize consideration. The organiser will then contact the respective artist for submission of the actual artwork for judging.