Art Olympia 2015 is a new biannual international open art competition, with a goal to discover and support talented artists, so that their art careers may flourish. With this competition, the organizer – Art Olympia, also aims to promote world’s cultural exchanges through art. Two-dimensional original artworks, which can be representational or abstract (excluding photography, calligraphy, video, sculpture, and group/collaboration works), are eligible for submission. A total of $500,000 will be given out in cash awards and prizes to 240 select artists from all over the world.

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Balkan Design Network has recently opened applications for the Young Balkan Designers 2015 competition, accepting submissions of projects that offer innovative, yet rational solutions to everyday problems. Anything from design concepts, products (furniture, lighting, interior elements, everyday objects, home accessories, stationary, aid products), to urban services, recycled materials and fashion garments is eligible for entry. Of all the submitted projects, 20-30 winning projects will be selected for inclusion in the “Young Balkan Designers” touring exhibition, which will start in Belgrade in June, 2015 and continue in Zagreb, Plovdiv, Skopje, Vienna, Istanbul and Cologne through to January, 2016.

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