Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Registration & Eligibility
Who can apply to the exhibition?
Artists from all countries are welcome to apply. We accept submissions from emerging, mid-career, and established artists working across all contemporary visual art disciplines. Applications are evaluated solely on artistic quality and originality, regardless of educational background or exhibition history.
Can artists from any country participate?
Yes. We welcome submissions from artists worldwide. New Road 2 Art is an international platform, and applications are accepted regardless of the artist’s country of residence or nationality.
What types of artwork are accepted?
We welcome submissions across a wide range of contemporary visual art disciplines, including painting, drawing, watercolor, mixed media, photography, digital art, printmaking, and collage. All artworks must be original and created by the submitting artist.
Can I submit artworks that have been exhibited or awarded before?
Yes, unless otherwise stated in the current Open Call. Previously exhibited or award-winning artworks are welcome, provided they are original works created by the submitting artist and comply with the eligibility requirements of the current exhibition.
How do virtual exhibitions work?
Our virtual exhibitions are presented in an immersive 3D virtual gallery, allowing visitors to explore the exhibition online from anywhere in the world.
No physical shipment of artworks is required. Participation is based on digital images, making it possible for artists to exhibit internationally without sending their original artworks.
Image Requirements
What are the required image dimensions and file size?
Please upload high-quality JPEG or PNG images between 1 MB and 2 MB. There are no specific dimension requirements, as the exhibition is presented in a virtual gallery and artworks are displayed digitally.
Can I submit additional artworks after completing my application?
Yes. If you would like to submit additional artworks after completing your application, simply complete and submit a new application form for the additional artwork(s).
After submitting your new application, please email us at contact@newroad2art.com with your name and let us know that you have submitted an additional application. This will help us link all of your submissions together during the review process.
Can I edit or replace my submitted images after registration?
No. Once your application has been submitted, uploaded images cannot be edited or replaced. Please review your files carefully before completing your submission.
What if my image upload fails?
If you experience any issues while uploading your images, please contact us at contact@newroad2art.com. Our team will be happy to assist you as soon as possible.
Fees & Payment
Is the application fee refundable?
No. All application fees are non-refundable. The application fee covers the administrative, technical, and jury review costs associated with processing your submission, reviewing the submitted artworks, and managing the exhibition and selection process. These costs are incurred once an application is submitted, regardless of the selection outcome or whether the application is later withdrawn.
What payment methods are accepted?
We offer secure online payments through trusted payment providers, including Stripe and PayPal, to ensure your transaction is processed safely and efficiently.
Accepted payment methods include:
- Credit and Debit Cards
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Will I receive a payment confirmation email?
Yes. A payment confirmation email will be sent after your payment has been successfully processed.
If you do not receive your confirmation email within 24 hours, please contact us at contact@newroad2art.com, and we will be happy to assist you.
Selection & Awards
How are artworks selected?
All submitted artworks are carefully reviewed by the Exhibition Review Committee. Selections are based on artistic quality, originality, technical execution, and relevance to the exhibition theme and criteria.
When will the results be announced?
The announcement date for selected artists is specified in the Open Call for each exhibition. Please refer to the corresponding Open Call for the official results schedule.
Will every participant receive a certificate?
No. Certificates are awarded only to selected artists and award recipients.
What do the winners receive?
Awards and prizes vary depending on the exhibition. Details regarding awards, prizes, certificates, and other recognitions are provided in the Open Call for each exhibition.
Copyright & Legal
Do artists retain the copyright to their artworks?
Yes. Artists retain full copyright and ownership of their artworks at all times. Submitting an artwork to New Road 2 Art does not transfer or affect the artist’s intellectual property rights.
How will my submitted images be used?
By submitting your artwork, you grant New Road 2 Art a non-exclusive license to use the submitted images solely for exhibition-related and promotional purposes. This may include use on our website, social media platforms, exhibition posters, digital catalogs, newsletters, press releases, and other promotional materials related to the exhibition.
The copyright and ownership of all artworks remain exclusively with the artist.
Contact
How can I contact the New Road 2 Art team?
If you have any questions regarding the exhibition, your application, or technical issues, please contact us at contact@newroad2art.com. Our team will be happy to assist you and will respond as soon as possible.