The International Visual Arts Competition named after Artist Renat Elubaev was established to support the development of contemporary visual art among young and emerging artists in Kazakhstan and the broader CIS region. The competition accepts works in traditional and digital disciplines and is evaluated by a professional jury composed of recognized experts in the visual arts.

Latest Edition

2026 Competition — Results


The competition was held on March 9, 2026, in online format.

200 Works Admitted & Evaluated
4 Nominations
Online Format

Nominations

Painting
Digital Art
Photography
Visual Composition

Competition Timeline

Until March 7, 2026 Applications Accepted
March 9, 2026 Jury Evaluation
March 20, 2026 Results Announced

Competition results were determined collegially by the jury on the basis of artistic originality, compositional approach, technical execution, and creative concept. Winners received official diplomas in electronic format.

Standards

Jury Selection Criteria


The jury is formed by invitation only, based on the professional achievements and recognized expertise of candidates. The jury composition is confirmed by official order prior to the competition date.

Confirmed professional experience in the field of visual arts, cinematography, photography, digital art, or related disciplines

Membership in professional creative associations, unions of artists, or other recognized arts organizations

Original works, exhibition history, awards, or other documented professional achievements

Recognition by the professional community in the relevant field

Jury membership is not open to general applications. Jury members are selected by the competition organizer on the basis of their professional standing and appointed by official order.