1st Breakthrough Art Competition

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The Dachu Cup: 1st Breakthrough Art Competition (London Zone)

• (Oxford Residency Program for Young Artists)

Event Objectives:

1. Break through the barriers of art education and expand the boundaries of foundational enlightenment education with a broad perspective, using art enlightenment to drive artistic development.
2. Break free from the template of art education, removing age restrictions and definitions, and pursue the essence of art at its roots.
3. Provide opportunities for young art enthusiasts to showcase their talents and enhance their artistic skills.
4. Explore the fusion of art and academia, providing selected students with opportunities for exchange and learning with professors from the Oxford University Art College and renowned contemporary artists.
5. Increase students' awareness and interest in the field of art, providing inspiration and support for their future development.

Event Details:

The Great Elm Cup: 1st Breakthrough Art Competition

Eligibility:

1. Age restriction: 4-16 years old
2. Area restriction: Local young artists in London
3. Experience requirement: Open to both professional and non-professional artists.

Submission Requirements:

1. Format: No restrictions (oil painting, sketching, watercolor, traditional Chinese painting, sculpture, photography, etc.)
2. Size and medium: Artworks should not exceed 100cm × 100cm in size, with a duration of no more than 5 minutes. Medium is unlimited.
3. Quantity restriction: Each participant can submit a maximum of one artwork.
4. Original works

Submission of Artworks:

1. Deadline and method: The submission deadline for artworks is July 1, 2023, through an online submission system.
2. File requirements: Artworks should be submitted in high-resolution image format, with file formats in JPEG or PNG and a file size not exceeding 10MB.

Evaluation Criteria and Process:

1. Evaluation criteria: Creativity, technique, expressiveness, etc.
2. Evaluation process: The preliminary selection will be conducted by judges to determine the finalists. The final round will involve expert evaluations and the final ranking.

Awards: Gold Prize: 1 

winner Silver Prize: 2 

winners Bronze Prize: 3 

winners Excellence Prize: 15 winners

Announcement and Awards: 

Announcement: The list of winners will be published on the official competition website and social media platforms. Award Ceremony: An award ceremony will be held at the University of Oxford (including a formal dinner). Winners are required to personally attend the ceremony to receive their awards.

Copyright and Exhibition:

1. Copyright regulations: Participants retain the copyright of their works, but the organizers have the right to display and promote the award-winning works. Participants agree that the organizers can use the works in exhibitions and promotional materials.
2. Artwork exhibition: The award-winning works will be exhibited at the University of Oxford.

Registration and Painting Competition:

1. The registration deadline is July 1, 2023.
2. The painting competition will be held within one week after the registration deadline.
3. Students who achieve a ranking in the painting competition will have the opportunity to participate in the Oxford Residency Program for Young Artists.

Residency Program Details

Day 1 of the Residency Program:

1. Arrival at the residency location: Check-in at the student dormitories of the University of Oxford, rest for a while, and introduce the specific activities and program content.
2. On-site painting guidance: Doctoral students from the University of Oxford Art College will provide on-site painting guidance together with teachers from the Great Elm Studio. Students can showcase their creativity and artistic skills with professional guidance. They can also interact and exchange ideas with mentors and other outstanding young artists.
3. Dinner: In the evening, the award-winning students will participate in a formal dinner at the University of Oxford.

Day 2 of the Residency Program:

1. On-site exhibition: An on-site exhibition will be organized within the University of Oxford campus to showcase the selected award-winning students' paintings.
2. Academic symposium: Professors and doctoral supervisors from the University of Oxford Art College will organize an academic symposium to share professional knowledge and experiences with the selected students. They will provide explanations and discussions on artistic creation, creating an academic teaching environment for cross-disciplinary exchanges.
3. Award ceremony: Professors from the University of Oxford Art College will announce the first, second, and third prize winners and present awards to the winners. They will also write recommendation letters to recognize the winners' talent and efforts in the field of art.