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OFFICIAL REGULATIONS
BULTİŞAD ART × INDUSTRY 2026

These Official Regulations govern the terms, procedures, and rules for participation in the BULTİŞAD Art × Industry 2026 competition, as well as all related processes, including selection, exhibitions, art editions, and the auction.

I. ORGANIZER AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

II. OBJECTIVES OF THE COMPETITION

III. ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION LOGIC

IV. SELECTION PROCESS AND JURY

V. CAMBRO ART EDITION 2026

VI. EXHIBITIONS

VII. AWARDS – PRINCIPLES AND STRUCTURE

VIII. AUCTION – PROCESS, TRANSPARENCY AND MEANING

IX. COPYRIGHT

X. PERSONAL DATA AND ETHICAL STANDARDS

XI. FINAL PROVISIONS

I. ORGANIZER

1. Organizer

The project is organized by BULTİŞAD – the Bulgarian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which acts as an institutional guarantor of transparency, sustainability, and international cooperation.

2. What is Art x Industry?

Art × Industry is an international cultural platform created to place art in a real context of interaction with industry, without compromising its artistic independence.

Art carries content, meaning, and emotional value. Industry provides scale, sustainability, and long-term continuity for these values. The project exists precisely at this intersection.

3. Why Bulgaria and Turkey?

The choice of Bulgaria and Turkey is deliberate and strategic. The two countries share history, geographical proximity, and active economic ties. The project adds a cultural and human dimension that deepens these relations beyond trade.

II. OBJECTIVES OF THE COMPETITION

1. To give international visibility to professional artists;

2. To create real economic opportunities through exhibitions and an auction;

3. To build a sustainable model that can be developed on an annual basis;

4. To finance future cultural initiatives through the Cultural Interaction Fund.

III. RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE AND LOGIC OF CANDIDACY

1. Who can apply?

Participation is open to professional artists who are citizens of the Republic of Bulgaria or the Republic of Turkey and who are at least 18 years of age.

2. Why is the application open and free?

The open and free nature of the competition aims to remove financial and administrative barriers and provide an equal starting point for all applicants.

3. Why is there no limit on the number of applications?

The absence of a limit does not encourage quantity at the expense of quality, but allows artists to present different aspects of their practice, which are then professionally evaluated by the jury.

4. How the application process works?

Applications are submitted entirely online via the application form on the Platform and include:

  • presentation of the artist;

  • presentation of the artworks;

  • a declaration of authorship and consent;

  • acceptance of these Regulations and the Platform’s policies.

5. Deadlines

  • Start: April 1, 2026

  • End: May 31, 2026, 23:59 (Bulgarian time)

After this time, the platform automatically closes submissions.

IV. SELECTION PROCESS AND JURY

1. Composition of the jury

The jury is international and consists of:

  • 3 representatives from Bulgaria;

  • 3 representatives from Turkey;

  • 1 independent curator.

2. Why is the selection two-stage?

The two-stage process is designed to combine:

  • broad access to the application process;

  • careful expert evaluation;

  • a clear distinction between selected participants and finalists.

3. First stage – selection of 30 works (selected participants)

From all submitted applications, the jury conducts an initial selection and determines 30 artworks, whose authors are designated as selected participants.

Selected participants:

  • become part of the Art x Industry 2026 project;

  • take part in Cambro Art Edition (limited-edition reproductions);

  • receive international visibility through the project’s communication channels;

  • are not considered finalists.

4. Second stage – determination of 10 finalists (final works)

From the 30 selected artworks, the jury conducts a second, final evaluation and determines 10 artworks, whose authors are designated as finalists.

Finalists are the only participants who:

  • take full part in the exhibitions in Bulgaria and Turkey;

  • participate in the official auction;

  • are eligible for monetary and honorary awards.

5. Finality of decisions

The decisions of the jury are final and not subject to appeal.

6. Deadlines

The selection process starts on 01.06.2026 and ends on 30.06.2026

V. CAMBRO ART EDITION

1. What is it?

Cambro Art Edition is a limited art–industry series, part of the BULTİŞAD Art × Industry 2026 project, through which selected artworks are reproduced on Cambro trays.

2. Which participants are involved?

Cambro Art Edition includes the works of the 30 selected participants, determined in the first stage of the selection process. Participation in Art Edition is not linked to finalist status.

3. Format and limited edition

For each selected artwork, a limited series of 10 pieces is created, with each replica individually numbered, signed by the artist, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

4. Distribution of the limited edition

The distribution of the series is carried out as follows:

  • 5 pieces – for the artist;

  • 2 pieces – for the BULTİŞAD collection;

  • 2 pieces – for auction and support of the Cultural Interaction Fund;

  • 1 piece – an archival and promotional copy.

5. Copyright and original work

Cambro Art Edition does not replace the original artwork and does not result in any transfer of copyright. The original artwork remains entirely the property of the author.

6. Where to learn more

A detailed description of the concept and application is published on the official project website in the "Cambro Art Edition" section.

VI. EXHIBITIONS – STRUCTURE, ADMISSIBILITY AND MEANING

1. Mutual hosting model

The exhibitions are held under a model of mutual hosting, as follows:

  • in Bulgaria, works by Turkish artists are presented;

  • in Turkey, works by Bulgarian artists are presented.

This model turns the exhibitions into an active cultural exchange rather than a one-way presentation, with each country assuming the role of host for the artists from the other.

2. Who participates in the exhibitions?

Only the finalists determined in accordance with Section IV, item 4 of these Regulations participate in the exhibitions.

The finalists are 10 artists whose works:

  • have passed the two-stage selection process;

  • have been designated as final artworks;

  • represent the culmination of the competition program.

Participation in an exhibition is a privilege, not an automatic right, and derives solely from finalist status.

3. What do the exhibitions present?

Within each exhibition, the following are presented:

  • the original final artworks of the 10 finalists;

  • selected Cambro Art Edition replicas.

4. When will the exhibitions be held?

  • July 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria – featuring Turkish artists;

  • September 2026 in Turkey – featuring Bulgarian artists.

  • (Specific dates and locations will be announced additionally.)

VII. PRIZES

The reward system combines:

  • professional evaluation;

  • national recognition;

  • audience vote.

This model ensures that the awards reflect both expert and public perspectives.

The awards are granted exclusively among the 10 final artworks.

First prize

€3,000 and ArtistReal title

Second prize

€1,500 

Third prize

€1,000 

National Honor Awards

Two awards of €500 each for “Best Turkish Artist” and “Best Bulgarian Artist”.

Audience Award

Two awards of €500 each, determined through voting at the exhibitions.

VIII. AUCTION – PROCESS, TRANSPARENCY AND MEANING

1. What does the auction include?

The auction represents an official event for the sale of artworks and art objects created within the framework of the BULTİŞAD Art × Industry 2026 project.

The auction may include:

  • the original artworks of the 10 finalists;

  • selected pieces from the Cambro Art Edition designated for auction and for the support of the Cultural Interaction Fund.

2. Conducting the auction

The auction is held in October 2026 in one of the following formats:

  • in-person;

  • online;

  • or a hybrid format,

depending on the organization of the specific edition and partnerships with auction operators.

Detailed information regarding the date, format, and participation rules is published additionally on the official platform.

3. Revenue Distribution

The proceeds from sales realized through the auction are distributed as follows:

  • 50% – to the artist;

  • 40% – to the BULTİŞAD Cultural Interaction Fund;

  • 10% – commission for the auction house or operator.

This distribution aims to ensure a balance between fair compensation for artists, the sustainability of the project, and the professional administration of the auction.

IX. COPYRIGHT

Copyright in the artworks remains entirely the property of the authors. The Organizer has the right to use images solely for the purposes of the project, without additional remuneration.

X. PERSONAL DATA AND ETHICAL STANDARDS

All personal data is processed in accordance with current legislation and the platform's Privacy Policy.

XI. FINAL PROVISIONS

These Regulations aim to establish trust, predictability, and a sustainable model of interaction between artists, institutions, industry, and the public.

By submitting an application, participants declare that they have read and accepted these Regulations.

The Organizer reserves the right, where objectively necessary, to amend specific dates, with all changes being published in a timely manner on the official platform and without affecting the rights of the participants.

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