LUMEN ART

Terms & Conditions
to participate in
FACES OF LOVE Special Competition
 

The purpose of this special competition is to celebrate the power of art in representing love in its many forms, as explored in Prof. Dr. Yelda Özsunar's book LOVE HEALS.
 

SubmissionThe competition is open to all visual artists worldwide. You can submit multiple artworks to increase your chances of being selected for an award.
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Awards

1. Core Masterpiece Award

   • 1 artwork selected for the front cover of LOVE HEALS.

2. Chapter Awards

   • 21 artworks selected to represent each of the 21 aspects of love discussed in the book, one for each chapter.

3. Finalist Awards

   • 20 additional finalist artworks selected for recognition in the competition.

All selected artworks will be exhibited in an international smart online group exhibition organized by Lumen Art Gallery. The exhibition will be showcased for one month in the Winner's Gallery, followed by a Past Exhibition linked to the YouTube Channel.
 

Additional Benefits:

• Lifetime online visibility with a permanent link on the Lumen Art Gallery website to boost SEO.

• Intensive exposure on social media platforms, including personal links to the artist's pages.

• A stylish online exhibition and YouTube video showcasing the artists and their works.
   

Certificate

Selected artists will receive a digital certificate with the following awards:

1. Core Masterpiece Award(1 Artist)

2. Chapter Award (21 Artists)

3. Finalist Award (20 Arists)
    

How to Submit

This competition is open to all visual artists creating original artworks in 2D and 3D media, including:

• Painting, Drawing, Illustration, Printmaking, Photography, Sculpture, Mixed Media
  AI-generated artworks will not be accepted.

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• How to Participate

• Choose Your Aspect of Love: Select one or more of the 21 aspects of love that inspire you.

• Create Your Artwork: Interpret the theme creatively and express your vision of love.

• Submit Your Work: Upload your artwork via our submission form on the website. Be sure to specify which category (chapter) your artwork represents.

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To submit, please ensure that:

• Your artwork is original and you hold all rights to present and publish it internationally.

• Your artwork does not contain any offensive content (e.g., pornographic, violent, racist, religious hatred, or sexist themes).
   

Submission Guidelines:

• Artist Data: Name, email address, country of residence, website, and social media links.

• Artwork Images: High-resolution images (jpg or png, max 2MB).
  Please name your files as follows:
  [Artist Name] - [Artwork Title] - [Year] - [Medium] (
  e.g., John Doe - Sunset Dreams - 2025 - Oil on Canvas.jpg).

• Incomplete or improperly named images will be rejected.
   

Submission Form: Please use the provided submission form to submit your artwork and submit seperatly for each chapter. 

 

Submission Fees:

• Free to enter.

• If selected, a one-time processing fee of 25 EUR (non-refundable) will be required from artists.
   

Legal Terms

By submitting your artwork, you agree to the following terms:

• Your submitted artwork must be original and not a copy, derivative, or infringe on any copyright.

• You agree to provide accurate and complete information for the competition.

• Lumen Art Gallery reserves the right to reject artworks that do not comply with the competition guidelines.
   

Indemnification:
As an artist, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lumen Art Gallery from any claims or demands arising from your breach of these terms.

All Lumen Art Gallery Terms of Service and Data Protection policies apply.

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Physical & Digital Exhibition Event

• After the book’s publication, all selected works will be featured in a physical and digital exhibition. This celebratory event will include:

  • A book reading by Prof. Dr. Yelda Özsunar

  • A book signing session

  • An opportunity for artists, guests, and readers to engage and celebrate the power of art and love together.​​

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Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: 30.06.2025

• Winners Announcement: 20.07.2025

• Online Exhibition Launch: 30.07.2025
   

Why Participate?

✨ Be Published: Your art could be featured in the book "Love Heals" alongside inspiring words written by Prof. Dr. Yelda Özsunar.
✨ Global Recognition: A chance to have your work featured in a worldwide online exhibition.
✨ Cover Prize: One artist’s work will be honored as the official book cover.
✨ Celebrate Love: Share your unique interpretation of love and inspire others with your art.

Let Your Art Bring the Many Aspects of Love to Life.

We can’t wait to see your beautiful creations that reflect the power, beauty, and diversity of love.

Share your vision. Celebrate love. Inspire the world.