Mazda ART Festival

Gallery can only accommodate limited no of paintings and due to high demand each artist is restricted to exhibit max of 3 artworks and participation is on first come first serve basis. 

Painting will be hanged on channels with support of thread which will be provided by Mazda Art Festival. However, all artworks must be framed and should have a provision to hang it. Art works on stretched canvases don't require framing, but you can frame it if you wish.

No provision for stretching the canvas or framing the artwork will be provided at the festival; artists will need to handle these requirements themselves before arriving at the gallery.

Use of adhesives or tapes for displaying any information on the Gallery wall is strictly prohibited & Lights will be adjusted by the Gallery electrician after all the artworks have been arranged by the curator.

The curator reserves the right to move artworks between galleries anytime during the festival to enhance display, improve visitor experience, group works thematically, manage space, and ensure optimal lighting conditions are met and artists' comments on these decisions will not be entertained.

Jury will be reviewing the artworks displayed at the Gallery in person and Grant & Scholarship to Winners & Nominees will be announced for top 14 artworks across all mediums on the closing day Sunday 22nd Sep at the Award Ceremony. The jury's decision is final, and no correspondence will be entertained.

Participating artists must physically bring their artwork to the gallery on Setup day Thu 19th Sep 2024 and retrieve it after the festival ends. Shipping or courier services are not allowed to ensure artwork security, prevent damage, simplify logistics, and avoid insurance complications.

Mazda Art and State Gallery of Art will not be responsible for any damage, loss, or theft of artwork during the Festival due to unforeseen events or circumstances. Artists are strongly encouraged to take appropriate precautions, including securing insurance for their artworks at their own expense.

We have provided information about Lion India for artist convenience only, especially who are not familiar with Hyderabad. Artists are welcome to reach out to other framing establishments if they prefer. Please note that we do not charge any commission or take responsibility for the outcome of Lion India.

Artwork featuring nudity, vulgarity, accusations of any sort, controversial subjects, or content deemed demeaning will not be allowed. This rule is in place to ensure a respectful and positive environment for all participants and attendees of different age groups. Please be aware that we reserve the right to remove any artwork from display at the festival in such scenarios.

To ensure a smooth and uniform purchasing experience at the Festival, art collector/buyer will transfer the funds to Mazda Art, and upon confirmation is free to take the painting immediately. After deducting a 20% commission, Mazda Art will transfer the remaining amount to the artist.

Please note that registration fees once paid, it is non-refundable under any circumstances.