Samudra Hindi
Derived from Sanskrit, Samudra signifies the gathering together of waters, evoking images of oceans, seas and confluences. This name holds profound relevance for our Indian Ocean island, not just in a literal sense but also symbolically, representing the coming together of diverse peoples, cultures and artists for a common cause.
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The Samudra Art Prize is dedicated to raising collective awareness and engaging the public about pressing environmental and social issues.
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Artists of all levels are invited to create works and exhibit side by side in a vibrant and joyful celebration of art and creativity.

OUR STORY

In 2020, we organised Portraits for Mauritian Heroes, a project honoring COVID-19 frontline workers. Artists donated their talent, creating portraits which were then given to participating frontliners. This moving exhibition held at the Caudan Arts Centre was a powerful testament to the impact and transformative potential of art.
Two years later, we built upon this success with the launch of the Samudra Art Prize: a biennial open competition inviting visual
artists to tackle critical environmental or social issues through their work. Via this platform, we provide artists with the opportunity to showcase their work, compete for prizes and sell their art, whilst raising awareness of the current theme. And we strive for inclusivity, which is why everything is free: from participating in the competition to visiting the exhibition and attending the talks!
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OUR 2022 EDITION

The theme for our inaugural edition was 'Our Amazing Coral Ecosystems - Reefs, Lagoons, Beaches, Mangroves, and the Communities they Support.'
Over 600 artworks were submitted, of which 230 were chosen to be part of the
final exhibition hosted at the Caudan Arts Centre. We awarded prizes to 18 exceptional artists, hosted free talks, and collaborated with local NGOs to advance our mission of raising awareness about our amazing coral ecosystems. We're back this year with a new theme!
SEE THE 2022 SELECTED WORKS
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THE CAUDAN ARTS CENTRE

The Caudan Arts Centre (CAC) provides the ideal venue and know-how for our event.
We are working closely with the talented CAC team who are contributing to our project with their expertise.
Since its inauguration in December 2018, the CAC's contemporary spatial architecture and the technical quality of its theatre have seduced performers and artists from around the world, and is popular with a local audience yearning for culture. It has actively sought to promote the full range of performing as well as visual arts by
putting on local and international shows and creating strong educational links with schools.
The CAC houses a state-of-the-art theatre with 431 seats, 5 modular conference rooms, 3-4 exhibition spaces, a restaurant, 6 dressing rooms, a rehearsal room, a green room and 400 parking spaces.
Strategically situated in the heart of Port Louis, the Mauritian capital, it is easily accessible on foot, by road and from the nearby metro and bus stations.
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DEADLINES: Young Artists: 12 September; Open & Hors Concours: 3 September