DODOMU is part of our mission to support local subcultures & showcase Ukraine’s unique contemporary cultural identity. 

A new generation of talented Ukrainians are creating outstanding, distinct work that is worthy of attention.

From game designers, to graphic artists, music producers and architects. DODOMU  is funding emerging talent to reinforce identity through our direct grant program.

Season One submissions are now closed and judging is underway.

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ELECTRONIC
MUSIC
PRODUCTION

We're looking for sound that speaks to Ukraine's heritage, the present or future. A  track with originality and quality production.

Applicants are invited to submit their best independently produced electronic music track. Submissions will also be graded for originality, technical and style attributes.

Winner: 100,000 UAH
Runner up: 20,000 UAH

CATEGORY JUDGES

  • DANIIL NEVZGHLIAD

    Founder of Khvylia Records
    Creative Producer, DJ, club & festival promoter

  • VLAD FISUN

    Producer and host of Aristocrats.fm
    Creative director of Atlas Weekend Festival UA
    Owner of DJBuro agency

  • VITALY BARDETSKY

    Owner of GRAM
    Promo Ocean agency founder
    Producer of ‘Mustache Funk’ movie

CONCEPT
ARCHITECTURE

New ideas in architecture are a focus for reconstruction in Ukraine. We want to support the best new ideas we can find.

Applicants are invited to submit drawings showing concepts for the future of Ukrainian architecture.

These can include full projects, or architectural detail and decoration. Submissions will also be graded for originality, technical and style attributes.

Winner: 100,000 UAH
Runner up: 20,000 UAH

CATEGORY JUDGES

  • OLGA TEREFEYEVA

    Project Manager at National Union of Architects Ukraine
    Lecturer at European Design School
    Activist for the SaveKyivModernism movement

  • VLODCO ZOTOV

    Specialist in public space architecture and urban design
    Founder of Inititve Architecure Bureau

  • YOVA YAGER

    Founder of Yova Yager Studio
    Multidisciplinary designer
    Opinion leader and activist

PHOTOGRAPHY

Storytelling and exploration through the lense has a long history in Ukrainian culture. We want to reward those who show it best.

Applicants are invited to submit a series of images with a consistent theme. These images could be art or documentary style.

Submissions will also be graded for originality, technical and style attributes.

Winner: 100,000 UAH
Runner up: 20,000 UAH

CATEGORY JUDGES

  • HANNA HRABARSKA

    Photojournalist & Visual artist
    Author of the ‘My Mom Wants To Go Back Home’ (2024)
    Photo teacher at Skvot.io School of Popular Culture

  • YURI STEFANYAK

    ‘Ukrainer’ Photo Editor
    Report & Documentary photographer
    Regular festival photographer, including Atlas Weekend, Dnipropop and White Nights.

  • MASHA KHOLODZYNSKA

    Photographer & Arts contributor
    Founder of d8 Creative Laboratory
    Founder of Kholodzynska Gallery