Jury & Organizer
Narcisse Rafati is a contemporary artist, curator, and Founder of New Road 2 Art, an international platform based in France dedicated to supporting contemporary artists through juried exhibitions and immersive virtual art experiences. She is also the Founder and Organizer of the Watercolor Golden Brush International Competition. Throughout her career, she has organized and curated more than 30 solo and group exhibitions in both physical and virtual formats, creating international exhibition opportunities for artists from around the world. As an exhibiting artist, her work has been presented in numerous solo and group exhibitions across Europe, the United States, and Asia, earning recognition through international exhibitions and artistic achievements. Through her curatorial initiatives, she has collaborated with internationally recognized artists, jurors, curators, galleries, and art organizations, fostering global artistic dialogue and cultural exchange. She holds a Master’s degree in Fine Arts, a Master’s degree in Art History and Globalization from Université Lumière Lyon 2, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, combining academic knowledge with extensive professional experience as an artist, curator, and exhibition organizer.
Patrick Chanéac is a French contemporary artist and sculptor with over three decades of professional experience. His work has been exhibited extensively in France and internationally, including Switzerland, Monaco, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. In addition to his artistic practice, he serves as Vice-President of the Académie Lyonnaise de Peinture (ALP), where he actively contributes to the organization of major artistic events, including the Salon des Indépendants de Lyon and SOL’ART. Beyond the visual arts, he has organized a French national short story competition for more than 25 years, reflecting his long-standing commitment to promoting culture, creativity, and artistic exchange.
Maylis Mazoyer Guizonne is an arts and culture professional, holding a Master’s degree in Art History – Art and Globalization from the Université Lumière Lyon 2.
Her experiences with Taverne Gutenberg, the Lyon Contemporary Art Biennale, and the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine have nurtured a reflection on the connections between art, humanity, and cultural diversity.
She also directed the Collective Convergence, an organization dedicated to supporting emerging artists and fostering collaborative creation.
Magali Novak, diploma in Applied Arts. Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts from Paris I University. Worked as a graphic designer and creative artist in advertising in Paris. Self-taught watercolorist for 20 years. Lives and works in Lyon, exhibiting her works throughout France and internationally. Teaches drawing and watercolor year-round at her studio in Lyon 06. Co-founder of the association Papiers7. Registered with the Maison des Artistes.