Frame by MATATO 2025: A New Art Competition for Creatives
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has unveiled its annual art competition and exhibition, Frame by MATATO, to celebrate and promote Maldivian creativity and culture through tourism. This flagship event aims to foster local interest in the arts while showcasing the remarkable talents of Maldivian artists to both tourists and the general public.
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For the 2025 edition, the theme ‘The Maldivian Mystic’ takes centre stage to bring the nation’s folklore to life through art. From December 10th 2024, until January 20th 2025, the competition invites artists across four age categories to submit their works in various forms, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, 3D models, and installations.
🎨 It's here! Frame by MATATO 2025 invites Maldivian artists to bring folklore to life with The Maldivian Mystic. Submit your art from Dec 10 to Jan 20 across 4 age categories. Winners to be chosen via public vote at the Feb 2025 exhibition. Let’s celebrate creativity & culture! pic.twitter.com/KQJrCA23K6— MATATO - PATA Maldives Chapter (@matatoMV) December 9, 2024
Submissions will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges featuring experts from the Maldives and abroad. Ten entries from each age category will be shortlisted for the grand Art Exhibition at the National Art Gallery, scheduled for the first week of February 2025. In a new twist, winners will be determined through public voting, offering attendees a unique opportunity to engage directly with the art and artists.
Meet our awesome judges!
Local and International experts from various fields, who have all made a name in the art industry.
Read more about the judges on https://t.co/n6HMooVf6W pic.twitter.com/HhJkFM3uMb— MATATO - PATA Maldives Chapter (@matatoMV) December 9, 2024
The competition is endorsed by key institutions such as the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Art, the Ministry of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage, and corporations such as the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) and the National Centre for the Arts. Through this collaboration, MATATO hopes to elevate the status of Maldivian art and culture globally while offering a platform for artists of all ages to share their talent and creativity.
To participate, interested candidates can visit www.framebymatato.com for more details and submit their entries.
