Rules & Regulations

The NÉA TÉCHNI Award is an international platform established to recognise and support contemporary artists, curators, and writers worldwide. The Award welcomes submissions from both emerging and established practitioners working across a wide range of artistic disciplines.

By submitting an application, participants agree to comply with the following rules:

1. Eligibility

The Award is open internationally to:

  • contemporary artists

  • interdisciplinary practitioners

  • curators

  • writers and researchers in contemporary art

Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of submission.

Submissions must represent original work created by the applicant.

2. Categories

Applicants may submit work in one of the following categories:

VISUAL ART

Painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, installation, and other forms of visual artistic practice.

MULTIMEDIA ARTWORK

Video art, digital art, experimental film, sound-based works, immersive and hybrid media projects.

SCIENCE ART

Artistic projects engaging with scientific research, technology, ecology, innovation, or speculative futures.

CURATORIAL PROJECT

Curatorial concepts, exhibition proposals, research-based curating, and innovative presentation formats.

ART IN PUBLIC SPACE

Projects designed for outdoor, architectural, or socially engaged public environments.

TEXT ON CONTEMPORARY ART

Critical essays, theoretical writing, reviews, and other written contributions exploring contemporary art practices.

3. Submission Rules

  • Each applicant may submit work to one category per application.

  • All submissions must be completed through the official application form before the deadline.

  • Works submitted must include all required supporting materials (images, video links, texts, descriptions).

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

4. Selection Process

All submissions are reviewed through a professional jury process.

The Award will be evaluated by three independent juries, composed of international art professionals, including curators, artists, writers, and cultural practitioners.

The juries will assess applications based on:

  • originality and artistic quality

  • contemporary relevance

  • conceptual strength

  • professional presentation

The decisions of the juries are final and cannot be appealed.

5. Finalists & Exhibition Opportunities

Selected artists and projects may be invited to participate in:

  • online exhibitions

  • offline final exhibitions

  • festival screenings or presentations

  • artist talks and public programs

6. Communication & Announcements

Applicants will be notified of results via email.

Selected works may also be announced publicly through:

  • the NÉA TÉCHNI website

  • social media channels

  • press and partner platforms

7. Agreement to Terms

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms acceptance of the official Terms & Conditions of the NÉA TÉCHNI Award, including authorship, promotional use, and data processing policies.