“Draw El Zaeem”: Egypt Launches National Art Competition Honoring Adel Imam
Egypt’s Ministry of Youth and Sports launches "Draw the Leader," a national art competition honoring Adel Imam. Open to artists aged 18–45, the contest encourages original works inspired by Imam’s legendary roles in film and theatre. Prizes up to EGP 30,000 with submissions accepted between July 5–30, 2025.
Ministry of Youth and Sports Announces Major Visual Arts Contest
The Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports has officially launched one of the country’s biggest art competitions under the Egy Talents initiative. Titled "Draw the Leader", the competition invites artists to pay tribute to legendary Egyptian actor Adel Imam through creative visual artworks.
A Tribute to a Cinematic Icon
In its announcement, the Ministry encouraged participants to create portraits, illustrations, or full scenes inspired by Adel Imam’s diverse characters across film, television, and theatre. The competition is open to all forms of visual arts — whether hand-drawn, sculpted, digitally illustrated, or mixed media.
The Ministry praised Imam’s lasting impact, stating that his recognizable features and simple presence carried deep messages, adding:
“He redefined success on his own terms, showing that authenticity and dedication—even in acting—can lead to true leadership.”
Generous Cash Prizes for Winners
The competition offers substantial prizes to the top winners:
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🥇 1st Place: EGP 30,000
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🥈 2nd Place: EGP 25,000
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🥉 3rd Place: EGP 20,000
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🎖 Special Jury Prize
Art Material & Size Guidelines
Artists may use any medium or technique of their choice. Guidelines include:
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Minimum dimensions: 50 x 50 cm
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Maximum dimensions: 150 x 200 cm
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For 3D works: size must range from 40 to 150 square cm
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Digital works must comply with print size specifications
Jury Members
The evaluation panel includes notable figures from Egypt’s art scene:
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Dr. Ahmed Moussa
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Dr. Mourad Darwish
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Dr. Ahmed Saber
Eligibility and Submission Rules
To participate:
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Age range: 18 to 45 years old
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Artwork must be original and unpublished, and not entered into any other competition
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Artists must submit three high-quality images of their process, including the final work, with dimensions and materials specified
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Selected participants are responsible for framing or presenting their pieces for the final exhibition
Important Dates
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Submission Opens: July 5, 2025
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Deadline: July 30, 2025
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70% of scoring: by jury evaluation
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30% of scoring: by public vote in the final round
