Arek Kozak Visual Art
Temat: INTERNATIONAL KONKURSY
3 January 2008]WHO: artists, designers or makers.
WHAT: chance to exhibit on a national level. WorldSkills UK is a portfolio of 70 skills competitions. Designed by leading industry experts and training providers they are aimed at students, trainees and employees.
TO APPLY: for a chance to compete against others in your field and have the opportunity to exhibit at the UK Skills Cultural and Creative exhibition in June 2008 visit the website at http://worldskillsuk.org/competitions UK Gold winners will be invited to a high profile National Awards event.
DEADLINE: 28 February
The Worshipful Company of Pewterers
[Published: 2 January 2008]
WHO: professional designers, _meta_lsmiths, artists and designer/makers from any of the EU members state.
WHERE: London.
WHAT: Pewter Live is an annual pewter design competition run by The Worshipful Company of Pewterers. The brief for 2008 is to design an item in pewter for use outside the home - in the garden, conservatory, patio, window box, or even on a picnic.
COST: entry fee ?25.
OTHER BENEFITS: the winner of the Open Competition for 'Pewter Live Product of the Year' receives ?3000 with ?1000 and ?500 for second and third places.
TO APPLY: competition regulations and application details are available at http://pewterers.org.uk
MORE INFORMATION: The Worshipful Company of Pewterers, Pewterers' Hall, Oat Lane, London, EC2V 7DE, pewterlive@pewterers.org.uk, 020 7606 9363.
DEADLINE: 31 January
The Worshipful Company of Pewterers
[Published: 2 January 2008]
WHO: students in the second year of study on a degree course (or equivalent) at any UK College or University.
WHERE: London.
WHAT: Pewter Live is a pewter design competition run by The Worshipful Company of Pewterers. There are four categories with design briefs and students can enter as many categories with as many pieces as they wish. The categories are architectural fixtures and fittings, fashion - the total look, fashion jewellery and accessories and decorative arts.
OTHER BENEFITS: prizes and awards: first ?500, second ?350 and third prize ?150.
TO APPLY: competition regulations and application details are available at http://pewterers.org.uk
MORE INFORMATION: The Worshipful Company of Pewterers, Pewterers' Hall, Oat Lane, London, EC2V 7DE, pewterlive@pewterers.org.uk, 020 7606 9363
DEADLINE: 1 May
National Sculpture Competition
[Published: 21 December 2007]
WHO: professional applied artists.
WHAT: call for entries for competition and exhibition of the six short-listed artists' original models, maquettes and drawings at Bluecoat Display Centre. Prize sponsored by Malthouse and Company Chartered Accountants.
WHERE: Liverpool.
WHEN: exhibition 9 Aug ? 13 Sept 08.
TO APPLY: for entry form and further details send SAE to Maureen Bampton, Bluecoat Display Centre Two, 54 Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 4AF, 0151 7091555.
DEADLINE: 3 March for final selection
Château des Réaux Competition
[Published: 13 December 2007]
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WHAT: to celebrate the six hundredth anniversary of French castle Château des Réaux, its owner, the poet Evgeny Yukhnytsya, welcomes participating in creation of a Modern Art Gallery in Château des Réaux castle with the topic of 'Woman's and Men's Legs in the Art of the Beginning of the Third Millennium'.
DETAILS: works should be obligatorily painted by oil (on canvas or any other material); the dimensions are starting from 12 M (61 x 38) or more (of any shape as you desire ? a rectangular shape, a circle, etc.) Artist's works should be dated and signed. A brief biography attached to the canvas is desirable. Each work should be original: copies are not accepted.
COST: the work's price is a token one, for those who accept it, of 305 Euros / 219 GBP, with the transfer of author's rights and will be included into the composition of the constantly operating exhibition in the castle or other places as well as its reproduction will appear in the catalogue of exhibition. Not selected paintings will be returned to their authors.
PRIZES: 1st Prize, award in the amount of 4,000 euros; 2nd Prize, award in the amount of 2,200 euros; 3rd Prize, award in the amount of 1,800 euros; 4th Prize, award in the amount of 1,200 euros; 5th Prize, award in the amount of 800 euros.
TO APPLY: register at the castle web-site starting from December 15, 2007. The site address is http://chateaudesreaux.fr For more information, please contact +33 (0)2 47 95 14 40 or chateaudesreaux@gmail.com
DEADLINE: 30 June
The Worshipful Company of Feltmakers
[Published: 2 December 2007]
WHO: fashion students from an approved college, trainees or apprentices working in the headwear industry. Entries may be submitted from any country within the European Community.
WHAT: design a ladies hat. Whilst the award will be for design, that design should be capable of being manufactured in a factory or workroom for commercial sale. A sample must be submitted. One entry per student, maximum five entries per college unless prior permission has been granted. Fur felt or wool felt has to be used, although it need not be the major content of the hat. The hat must be made to fit an average head size of 57cm.
OTHER BENEFITS: prizes and awards for artwork and presentation, commercial viability, craftsmanship and innovative use of felt.
TO APPLY: all entries should be clearly marked Feltmakers Design Award and sent to Mr William Horsman, Albion Works, 29 Albion Road, Luton, Beds, LU2 ODS. A return address label must be included and if from a college, where applicable, a list of students' names.
MORE INFORMATION: http://feltmakers.co.uk
DEADLINE: 1 March
Wincoll 1 Art Competition
[Published: 29 November 2007]
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WHO: artists.
WHAT: open call for work on the theme 'A Thought'. Any medium on A5 or postcard size.
WHERE: Angelus Gallery.
WHEN: 26 Feb ? 9 Mar.
PRIZES: 1st prize ?500; 2nd prize ?250; 3rd prize ?100.
TO APPLY: send all entries to Wincoll 1, Winchester College, 21 Kingsgate Street, Winchester SO23 9PG enclosing SAE. Information from rapc@wincoll.ac.uk
DEADLINE: 8 February
Hand & Lock 2008
[Published: 22 November 2007]
WHO: students of embroidery, design, arts, surface textiles, costume, fibres, interiors, fashion and textiles throughout the world whoare in full or part time education on or before the 31 of March. Research students are not eligible to enter.
WHERE: London.
WHAT: prestigious international prize for aiming to promote the use of hand embroidered surface embellishment within fashion, costume and interiors industries. In doing so, it is hoped that contemporary design and fresh approaches can be matched up with the high quality and expertise required in the professional world. Working on the theme dimension students should investigate fashion embroidery that explores relief effects or three dimensional fashion products using embroidered techniques as a foundation or integral part. This can be in the form of relief embroidery techniques - padded or raised embroidery methods such as fabric manipulation, quilting, raised gold work techniques, raised beading techniques, found _object_s covered with thread /material, and construction processes made from embroidery alone.
COST: ?22 fee to enter.
TO APPLY: register online at http://hand-embroidery.co.uk or send a completed application form along with the entry fee to The Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery 2008, 86 Margaret Street, London, W1W 8TE.
DEADLINE: 31 March
The Goldsmiths' Craft and Design Council
[Published: 22 November 2007]
WHO: anyone in the United Kingdom engaged in designing or working with precious _meta_ls, gemstones and other allied materials.
WHERE: London.
WHAT: the Craftsmanship and Design Awards are part of the Goldsmiths? Craft & Design Council?s programme to promote excellence in silversmithing, jewellery and the allied crafts.
TO APPLY: entry forms and further information is available at http://craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk
MORE INFORMATION: Assay Office London, Goldsmiths' Hall, Gutter Lane, London, EC2V 8AQ, telephone 01895 420052.
DEADLINE: 23 January for flat work then 31 January and 1 February for craft work.
Make Your Mark in Fashion
[Published: 22 November 2007]
WHO: those aged between 14 and 30 who live in the UK and do not currently own or part-own a trading fashion business.
WHERE: UK.
WHAT: Make Your Mark in Fashion is part of the Make Your Mark campaign inspiring young people to have an idea and make it happen. You will need to form a team of 3-6 people, with a view to creating a new range for one of nine established, sustainable fashion labels.
TO APPLY: download an application form, guidelines and terms and conditions at http://makeyourmark.org.uk
DEADLINE: 31 January
The 1st Waterside Open Art Exhibition
[Published: 8 November 2007]
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WHO: all artists.
WHAT: the 1st Waterside Open Art Exhibition is a new initiative developed by Trafford Council in association with Trafford Artists Network. We invite submissions from artists working in all artforms for what we anticipate will be a diverse and exciting show.
WHERE: Waterside Arts Centre, Sale, Greater Manchester.
WHEN: 2 February - 12 April.
PRIZE: four prizes of between Â?500 - Â?200 for commended work.
COST: Â?5 per submission. Maximum 3 submissions.
TO APPLY: download an application form at http://creativeindustriestrafford.org or http://watersideartscentre.co.uk or call Waterside Arts Centre on 0161 912 5616.
DEADLINE: 18 - 19 January
Zelli Award 2008
[Published: 25 October 2007]
WHO: porcelain artists.
WHAT: 5th Zelli Award for porcelain sculpture, with the theme ?Dreams and Visions?. Judged by art historian and writer Sister Wendy Beckett, BBC Antiques Roadshow modern ceramic expert Paul Atterbury and ceramic artist Tony Laverick
WHEN: March.
PRIZES: ?3,000 will be awarded to the winner.
COST: ?3 entry fee.
FURTHER INFORMATION: 020 7224 2114, info@zelli.co.uk or see http://zelli.co.uk
DEADLINE: February
International ceramics competition
[Published: 31 May 2007]
WHO: ceramic artists from any country.
WHERE: Japan.
WHAT: call for entries to take part in the 8th International Ceramics Competition Mino, Japan. The competition is the main event of the International Ceramics Festival and sets out to reflect upon the traditions of ceramics. There is no specified theme.
WHEN: August ? September.
MORE INFORMATION: download application from http://icfmino.com
DEADLINE: 4 Feb
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The Worshipful Company of Feltmakers
[Published: 2 December 2007]
WHO: fashion students from an approved college, trainees or apprentices working in the headwear industry. Entries may be submitted from any country within the European Community and there are no age restrictions.
WHAT: design a lady's hat. Whilst the award will be for design, that design should be capable of being manufactured in a factory or workroom for commercial sale. A sample must be submitted. There should be only one entry per student and a maximum of five entries per college unless prior permission has been granted. Fur felt or wool felt has to be used, although it need not be the major content of the hat. The hat must be made to fit an average head size of 57cm.
OTHER BENEFITS: prizes and awards for artwork and presentation, commercial viability, craftsmanship and innovative use of felt.
TO APPLY: all entries should be clearly marked Feltmakers Design Award and sent to Mr William Horsman, Albion Works, 29 Albion Road, Luton, Beds, LU2 ODS. A return address label must be included and if from a college, where applicable, a list of students' names.
MORE INFORMATION: http://feltmakers.co.uk
DEADLINE: 1 March
Wincoll 1 Art Competition
[Published: 29 November 2007]
WHO: artists.
WHAT: open call for work on the theme 'A Thought'. Any medium on A5 or postcard size.
WHERE: Angelus Gallery.
WHEN: 26 Feb – 9 Mar.
PRIZES: 1st prize £500; 2nd prize £250; 3rd prize £100.
TO APPLY: send all entries to Wincoll 1, Winchester College, 21 Kingsgate Street, Winchester SO23 9PG enclosing SAE. Information from rapc@wincoll.ac.uk
DEADLINE: 8 February
Hand & Lock 2008
[Published: 22 November 2007]
WHO: students of embroidery, design, arts, surface textiles, costume, fibres, interiors, fashion and textiles throughout the world whoare in full or part time education on or before the 31st of March 2008. Please note that research students are not eligible to enter.
WHERE: London.
WHAT: prestigious international prize for aiming to promote the use of hand embroidered surface embellishment within fashion, costume and interiors industries. In doing so, it is hoped that contemporary design and fresh approaches can be matched up with the high quality and expertise required in the professional world. Working on the theme dimension students should investigate fashion embroidery that explores relief effects or three dimensional fashion products using embroidered techniques as a foundation or integral part. This can be in the form of relief embroidery techniques - padded or raised embroidery methods such as fabric manipulation, quilting, raised gold work techniques, raised beading techniques, found objects covered with thread /material, and construction processes made from embroidery alone.
COST: £22 fee to enter.
TO APPLY: register online at http://hand-embroidery.co.uk or send a completed application form along with the entry fee to The Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery 2008, 86 Margaret Street, London, W1W 8TE.
DEADLINE: 31 March
The Goldsmiths' Craft and Design Council
[Published: 22 November 2007]
WHO: anyone in the United Kingdom engaged in designing or working with precious metals, gemstones and other allied materials.
WHERE: London.
WHAT: the Craftsmanship and Design Awards are part of the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council’s programme to promote excellence in silversmithing, jewellery and the allied crafts.
TO APPLY: entry forms and further information is available at http://craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk
MORE INFORMATION: Assay Office London, Goldsmiths' Hall, Gutter Lane, London, EC2V 8AQ, telephone 01895 420052.
DEADLINE: 23 January for flat work then 31 January and 1 February for craft work.
Make Your Mark in Fashion
[Published: 22 November 2007]
WHO: those aged between 14 and 30 who live in the UK and do not currently own or part-own a trading fashion business.
WHERE: UK.
WHAT: Make Your Mark in Fashion is part of the Make Your Mark campaign inspiring young people to have an idea and make it happen. You will need to form a team of 3-6 people, with a view to creating a new range for one of nine established, sustainable fashion labels.
TO APPLY: download an application form, guidelines and terms and conditions at http://makeyourmark.org.uk
DEADLINE: 31 January
BP Portrait Award 2008
[Published: 9 November 2007]
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WHO: everyone over 18.
WHAT: call for entries.
WHERE: London.
PRIZES: first prize £25,000.
INFORMATION FROM: BP Portrait Award 2008, National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE, 0870 112 6772, bpaward@npg.org.uk
TO APPLY: enter online at http://npg.org.uk/bp DEADLINE: 17 February
The 1st Waterside Open Art Exhibition
[Published: 8 November 2007]
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WHO: all artists.
WHAT: the 1st Waterside Open Art Exhibition is a new initiative developed by Trafford Council in association with Trafford Artists Network. We invite submissions from artists working in all artforms for what we anticipate will be a diverse and exciting show.
WHERE: Waterside Arts Centre, Sale, Greater Manchester.
WHEN: 2 February - 12 April.
PRIZE: four prizes of between £500 - £200 for commended work.
COST: £5 per submission. Maximum 3 submissions.
TO APPLY: download an application form at http://creativeindustriestrafford.org or http://watersideartscentre.co.uk or call Waterside Arts Centre on 0161 912 5616.
DEADLINE: 18 - 19 January
Renaissance
[Published: 7 November 2007]
WHO: photographers.
WHAT: Renaissance is a photographic competition to raise money for the Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care. The competition will be judged by a celebrity panel consisting of photographers Eamonn McCabe, Mary McCartney, singer/songwriter KT Tunstall and eve editor Sara Cremer. There will be a four day exhibition and sale at Proud Galleries.
WHEN: March 2008.
WHERE: London.
PRIZE: over £2,000 worth of prizes to be won, including an African safari and photographic equipment.
MORE INFORMATION: see http://renaissancephotography.org
DEADLINE: 10 December
Burghley Sculpture Garden
[Published: 5 November 2007]
WHO: sculpture, installation, sound and light artists.
WHAT: an exhibition of outdoor sculptures and artworks. Innovative, dynamic and robust sculptural works are sought, that respond to the theme ‘Figure’. Works can explore the human body either metaphorically or through literal figuration; or examine abstract connotations of ‘Figure’ in terms of pure geometry and singular sculptural form.
WHERE: Burghley House, Stamford, Linconshire.
WHEN: April-October 2008.
OTHER BENEFITS: transport provided within mainland UK only, or contribution made to expenses. A fully illustrated colour catalogue will be published. Insurance provided, works may be for sale if desired. Some funding may become available for site specific works.
TO APPLY: email a CV, brief statement, up to 10 digital images (total max 10MB), or a link to a personal website to burghleysculpture@googlemail.com No postal submissions.
CONTACT: burghleysculpture@googlemail.com
DEADLINE: 21 December
Black Swan Arts
[Published: 5 November 2007]
WHO: artists and crafts people working in painting, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, metal, wood, prints, jewellery, photography or glass.
WHERE: Frome, Somerset.
WHAT: exhibition and competition at Black Swan Arts and Rook Lane Chapel.
WHEN: 18 Feb – 25 Mar.
PRIZES: Burton Sweet Award £1,000, FDC Law Award £250, Black Swan Arts Public Choice Award £150. One artist will be selected from the open exhibition for a solo show at Black Swan Arts.
COST: entry fee £10.
TO APPLY: send CD, CV, entry slip, remittance and SAE to Black Swan Arts, 2 Bridge St, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BB, 01373 473980, office@blackswan.org.uk. Application forms can be downloaded at http://blackswan.org.uk
DEADLINE: 14 December
MACEF Design Award 2008
[Published: 29 October 2007]
WHO: professional designers, design students, and design-enthusiasts from any country.
WHERE: Italy.
WHAT: the subject of this international competition is ‘dining at work, during travel or at home in 2015’ and is to include cutlery, tableware, cookware and tools (electrical appliances excluded).
PRIZES: 4 winning entries will be granted cash prize awards: first prize €5000, 3 €1500 honorable mentions. Designs will be presented to companies in the production sector for possible realisation.
WHEN: winning entries and other selected designs to be shown at the MACEF spring salon, 18-21 January 2008.
TO APPLY: register and submit entries on-line at http://designboom.com
DEADLINE: registration 10 December, submissions 15 December
Zelli Award 2008
[Published: 25 October 2007]
WHO: porcelain artists.
WHAT: 5th Zelli Award for porcelain sculpture, with the theme ‘Dreams and Visions’. Judged by art historian and writer Sister Wendy Beckett, BBC Antiques Roadshow modern ceramic expert Paul Atterbury and ceramic artist Tony Laverick
WHEN: March.
PRIZES: £3,000 will be awarded to the winner.
COST: £3 entry fee.
FURTHER INFORMATION: 020 7224 2114, info@zelli.co.uk or see http://zelli.co.uk
DEADLINE: February
The Nag's Finest Cuts
[Published: 8 October 2007]
WHO: filmmakers who’ve got something to say about the way the world is changing, and what they’re doing to make it better.
WHAT: The Nag’s Finest Cuts are looking for films from 30secs–5mins, showing a personal take on anything from climate change, guilt-free fashion, food miles to fair trade.
WHERE: to be screened on C4’s ‘3-Minute Wonders’, Four Docs, Sky TV, and on Manchester City Gateway's iconic 6-storey outdoor LED cinema.
PRIZE: one £500 prize.
TO APPLY: visit http://antiapathy.org/?q=finestcuts DEADLINE: 31 December
Vicenza Fair
[Published: 26 July 2007]
WHO: jewellery designers of any nationality not older than 35 years old on 31 December 2007.
WHERE: Italy.
WHAT: Vicenza Fair with the scientific consultation of Poli Design, a Consortium of the Politecnico di Milano, announce an international competition for designers. Designers are invited to submit jewellery which reinterprets techniques and/or materials of the Italian jewellery tradition. The competition is divided into four categories: traditional techniques, innovative techniques, traditional materials and innovative materials.
WHEN: winning entries to be exhibited 13-20 January 2008.
OTHER BENEFITS: first prize 2000 euros, second prize 1000 euros, third prize 500 euros.
TO APPLY: visit http://vicenzafiera.it MORE INFORMATION: for further information contact gic@vicenzafiera.it or polidesign@polimi.it
DEADLINE: 14 December
International Ceramics Competition
[Published: 31 May 2007]
WHO: ceramic artists from any country.
WHERE: Japan.
WHAT: call for entries to take part in the 8th International Ceramics Competition Mino, Japan. The competition is the main event of the International Ceramics Festival and sets out to reflect upon the traditions of ceramics. There is no specified theme.
WHEN: August - September 2008.
MORE INFORMATION: download application from http://icfmino.com
DEADLINE: 4 February 2008
International Biennale of Contemporary Ceramics Competition
[Published: 3 April 2007]
WHAT: a competition forming part of the 2008 biennale held in Vallauris, France. Competition categories are ‘The Container’, ‘The Design’ and ‘The Architectural, Sculptural or Conceptual Ceramic’. The competition is restricted to members of the European Union.
WHERE: Vallauris, France.
WHEN: July – November 2008.
OTHER BENEFITS: prizes and awards.
TO APPLY: download application details from http://biennale.vallauris.free.fr
CONTACT: Comité de la Biennale Internationale de Céramique Contemporaine, Hôtel de Ville, Place Jacques Cavasse, 06220 Vallauris, 04 93 64 34 67.
DEADLINE: 31 December