We invite you to take part in the INTERNATIONAL CONTEST of Petrykivka, Samchykyvka, Slobozhansky, Tavriysky, Kyiv paintings and carvings “TREE OF LIFE”
In the contest, which will last from 15.05.2025 to 19.08.2025.Contest rules here: https://bit.ly/3YLtgPi
Continuing to attract attention, popularize, and preserve Ukrainian folk paintings and traditions, Open Art Academy, together with the Circle of Free Artists, is announcing an online contest.
The image of the “Tree of Life” is a symbol of the connection of generations, vitality, harmony and spirituality.
The winners will be announced on 22.09.2025.
Two categories: beginners and masters.
Prizes in two separate categories: Petrykivka, Samchykyvka, Slobozhansky, Tavriysky, Kyiv paintings and vytynanki – valuable gifts from sponsors. All participants receive a certificate of participation. The first 30 winning works participated in a number of exhibitions (not online) traveling around Ukraine.
Sponsors and partners Open Art Academy – the only Ukrainian online platform for creative people; ROSA – Ukrainian Manufacturer of Fine Art Materials – leading Ukrainian manufacturer of professional painting materials; denverart.official – leading manufacturer of canvases, stretchers and primers; Monet Artshop– Ukrainian brand of professional art materials and a chain of painting stores; Art-Express Ukraine Арт-Експрес Україна – official distributor of exclusive art brands; Видавництво ArtHuss / arthuss.com.ua – publishing literature for artists; “Stina” – a cultural and educational magazine; Музей мистецтв (ММ) Kirovohrad Regional Council, Kropyvnytskyi; СвітЛиця культурно-просвітницький центр Brovary, Kyiv region; Бібліотека Імені Реріха city Kyiv;
The competition entries are evaluated by a distinguished jury. Наталя Діденко Nata Didenko – graphic artist, illustrator; Лілія Зоркіна Zorkina Liliua – craftswoman of Ukraine; Лілія Горбель Lilia Horbel– craftswoman of Ukraine; Валентина Наготнюк– national craftswoman of Ukraine; Dora Wald – freelance artist, curator of exhibitions of Ukrainian folk art, organizer and active participant in charity projects. Chairman of the jury – Світлана Шиль Svetlana Schiel – economist, artist, painter, graphic artist, designer, curator of the online platform for creative people OPEN ART ACADEMY, organizer of international art projects and charity events; Join the preservation of cultural heritage and reveal your vision of the “Tree of Life” to the world!On the poster: work by the master of Ukraine and jury member Liliya Zorkina. Font Ruthenia, Vasyl Chebanyk