Call
to Artists - Cash Awards - Juried Exhibit
DEADLINE
JANUARY 05, 2015 - $3000 in Awards
Art is a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a
single word, artists can enlighten, educate and effect change around
the world. Embracing Our Differences invites you to
participate in creating a world where differences are embraced and
individuality is celebrated. Become a part of this exciting change
through your visual art submission to the annual Embracing Our
Differences juried competition.
SUBMISSION
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Who may
enter?
Artists,
professionals, amateurs, students – everyone can participate. National
and international submissions are welcome.
2. What is the theme?
Final
selections will be chosen based on artistic excellence and originality
in reflection of our theme “enriching lives through diversity.” This
may include, by way of suggestion only, any one or more of the
following: appearance, racial differences, physical or mental
impairment, language, religious or cultural differences, environmental
stewardship, social economic status, sexual orientation or identity,
positive attitude, inclusiveness, self-acceptance, taunting and
bullying, confrontation, human rights and equality, understanding and
kindness, empowerment or any other topic which you believe furthers the
theme of “enriching lives through diversity.” DO NOT FEEL LIMITED BY
THESE SUGGESTIONS - BE CREATIVE. We strongly encourage new and fresh
interpretations of our theme.
3. What are
the cash awards?
A total of
$3,000 (US) will be presented in the form of three separate awards -
$1,000 each for “Best-in-Show Adult;” “Best-in-Show Student;” and the
“People’s Choice.” Both “Best-in-Show” awards will be granted
by a three-judge panel of art professionals. The “People’s Choice”
award will be determined by visitors to the exhibits.
4. What are
the selecton criteria?
All
submissions must be an original concept and execution and not a copy or
reproduction of the work of another. Final selections for inclusion in
the exhibit will be made by a three-judge panel of professional
artists, curators and art professionals based on artistic excellence
and originality in reflection of our theme “enriching lives through
diversity.” Judges will also consider:
5. What is
the deadline for submissions?
All
submissions must be completed online OR postmarked no later than
Midnight (Pacific Standard Time) on January 5, 2015.
6. Is there a
submission fee?
No.
7. When will
final selections be made and how will I be notified?
Judging will
take place in mid-February and those selected for inclusion in the
exhibit will be notified by email and postal mail by mid-March. Due to
the volume of submissions, only artists with entries selected for
display will be notified individually. All winning entries will be
posted on our website by late March. “LIKE” us on Facebook to find out
earlier.
8. Will I be
credited for my artistic creation?
Yes.
9. May I make
more than one submission?
Yes. There is
no limit.
10. When and
where will the exhibit be displayed?
The exhibit is
displayed during April and May each year in Sarasota’s Island Park and
Bradenton’s Riverwalk – both in Southwest Florida.
Thank you for your interest in the Embracing Our Differences. We wish
you the best of luck.
For More
Information:
http://www.embracingourdifferences.org/call-for-artists.html |
