Organisation : Government of the Republic of Korea & United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Contest Name : Martial Arts Photo Contest 2024
Applicable For : Open to All
Last Date : 22nd July 2024
Website : https://www.unescoicm-photocontest.com/summary/summary.php?lang=en
What is UNESCO Martial Arts Photo Contest?
Martial Arts Photo Contest 2024 is organized by Government of the Republic of Korea and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Theme of Contest is Martial Arts, Embracing the World. Anyone from around the world regardless of age, nationality can eligible to participate. Only photographs taken using digital devices are accepted. Last Date of Contest is 22nd July 2024.
Theme of Martial Arts Photo Contest
Theme: Martial Arts, Embracing the World
** Universal values of martial arts, such as inclusiveness, fairness, resilience, sportsmanship, etc., that could be shared by everyone around the globe
** Values of martial arts captured during physical activity or in everyday life
Eligibility of Martial Arts Photo Contest
Anyone from around the world regardless of age, nationality, etc.
How to Apply for Martial Arts Photo Contest?
Submission period: 30 May 2024 14:00 – 22 July 2024 24:00 (KST)
Submission guideline:
** Only photographs taken using digital devices are accepted (prints are not accepted)
** Submit a copy of your original photograph during submission; each photo should be saved in JP(E)G, or PNG format
** Original files must be submitted upon request. The long edge of the original file should exceed 5,000px. If the original file is not submitted upon request, it will not be considered during judging.
** You may submit up to three photographs (only the highest photograph will be awarded per person)
How to submit:
** Submit your photograph on the contest website
** Information to be entered: You should submit information about the work (title, description, filming location, filming period) and your personal information (name, date of birth, email address, address, phone number, nationality) on the submission website
Selection & Awards of Martial Arts Photo Contest
Criteria: Relevance to the contest theme, Expression, Work description, Originality, Quality
Judges: photography experts and artists
Announcement Date: 30 August 2024 16:00 (KST)
Prizes: Certificate of merit (physical delivery) and prize money (wire transfer)
Prize Numbers Prize Money
Grand 1 5,000,000 KRW
Gold 2 3,000,000 KRW each
Silver 3 1,500,000 KRW each
Bronze 5 700,000 KRW each
Fine work 20 300,000 KRW each
Total 31 25,000,000 KRW
Notice :
[Issues related to exclusion and withdrawal]
Please note that in certain instances some submitted works may not be considered and, if awarded mistakenly, the award may be rescinded and legal actions taken. These cases include:
i. Data regarding the applicant or the applicant’s photographs is omitted, unclear, or different from the truth
ii. Photos matching any of the following situations:
** Photographs that deviate from the contest theme or do not meet the specifications
** Photographs that have been altered, or forged so as to differ from the original
** Photographs that include a signature, stamp, or any other identifying mark
** Photographs that have already received awards, or photographs that are similar to the ones that have won awards
** Photographs that copy other photographs
** Photographs that belong to someone else
** Photographs that have copyright issues
** Photographs that infringe the rights of a third person, such as their portrait rights, etc.
** Photographs taken by a third party, commissioned, or requested by someone else
iii. In case an original photograph is not submitted, or the original photo is different to the one submitted before
iv. In case the applicant does not submit documents requested by ICM
What is the Last Date of Martial Arts Photo Contest?
Last Date of Martial Arts Photo Contest 2024 is 22nd July 2024.