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Results of International Painting Competition “United Against CORONA- Express Through Art”

Posted on: June 05, 2020 | Back | Print

 

Indian Council for Cultural Relations

Azad Bhawan, I.P. Estate

New Delhi - 110 002

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

                                                               New Delhi, 05 June  2020

 

International Painting Competition

“United Against CORONA- Express Through Art”

 

           

The International Painting Competition launched by ICCR during the tough times of the COVID-19 pandemic has elicited an overwhelming response. The event was to encourage artistic expressions of all artists to present their emotions, feelings, ideas and innovative thoughts in the fight against COVD-19. 

 

  1. It is our pleasure to inform you on behalf of ICCR that more than 8,000 artworks were submitted for “International Art Competition – United Against Corona- Express through Art” from around the world. Our jury had a tough task to choose from several good works. 210 artworks were shortlisted after the first round of selection. The final jury evaluated and decided the winners from each category such as Indian and Foreign, Professional/Amateur/Children in four different sections: Contemporary Art; Folk and Tribal Art; Cartoons and Illustrations and Digital and New Age Art.
  2. The results are displayed on the portal: https://iccr4art.com/
  3. We take this opportunity to thank each and every participant for their valuable contribution to this online art competition. We wish them a great success in their future creative endeavours.
  4. The shortlisted 210 artworks shall be displayed as an online exhibition.

Congratulations to all the winners!