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Jerwood Sculpture Prize

[Published: 21 April 2008]


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WHAT: applications can now be submitted for this £25,000 commissioning award that aims to reward emerging talent in outdoor sculpture.
TO APPLY: full entry details can be downloaded from http://jerwoodvisualarts.org or http://jerwoodsculpture.org Alternatively, please send a large stamped addressed envelope to Jerwood Sculpture Prize 2008, c/o Parker Harris, PO Box 279, Esher, Surrey KT10 8YZ, 01372 462190, jsp@parkerharris.co.uk
DEADLINE: 31 October

Createurope

[Published: 19 April 2008]

WHO: Europe-wide competition for young fashion designers and fashion design students.
WHERE: Germany.
WHAT: the objective of the contest is to create links between European fashion training schools in addition to promoting lasting, active dialogue between students and teachers, initially on the European and later on the international level. A European jury made up of fashion journalists and designers will select a maximum of 30 finalists from all of Europe by the end of July 2008.
TO APPLY: register on-line at http://createurope.com
DEADLINE: 30 June

Interieur 08 Design Competition

[Published: 19 April 2008]

WHO: designers, design teams, students or schools, of any age or nationality.
WHERE: Belgium.
WHAT: the Interieur Foundation organises its nineteenth consecutive prototype competition: the INTERIEUR 08 Design Competition, formerly known as 'Design for Europe'. Centred on three thematic subjects, it focuses on new, functional, creative and contemporary prototypes. For the 19th edition of the competition the themes are working, playing and living.
WHEN: 17-26 Oct.
OTHER BENEFITS: prizes to a total value of 35,000euro.
TO APPLY: visit http://interieur.be
DEADLINE: 15 July

Power to the Pedal

[Published: 19 April 2008]

WHO: designers of any nationality.
WHERE: International.
WHAT: the push for bicycle use is gaining global relevance not just as a leisure activity, but as a solution to a range of problems like pollution, congestion, rising gas prices and issues surrounding community health. This competition calls for a biking accessory or add-on for existing bikes that would improve the bicycling experience and encourage more people to make biking their primary means of transport – more convenient, more enjoyable, safer and more integrated into daily lifestyles – whether it's for commuting, working, shopping, transporting, leisure or all of the above.
OTHER BENEFITS: prizes up to $5000USD.
TO APPLY: visit http://design21sdn.com
DEADLINE: 30 April

One Good Chair

[Published: 19 April 2008]

WHO: designers of any nationality.
WHERE: USA.
WHAT: designers everywhere are invited to contribute their vision for a new kind of eco-chair, one that focuses first and foremost on form.
OTHER BENEFITS: a cash prize of 4,500USD will be awarded to 1 designer or shared (equally or unequally) among 2-5 designers, subject to the judges' discretion. More prizes may be available. The award is intended to support the fabrication of a prototype. Winners and select entries will be featured in Treehugger, Inhabitat, Western Interiors, and a variety of other press TBA. Select entries may be featured in Lance Hosey's forthcoming book, The Shape of Green: Aesthetics, Ecology and Design. All finalists will be displayed on the competition website, and many or all will be exhibited at various public events to be announced.
TO APPLY: visit http://onegoodchair.com
DEADLINE: 16 May



Context Gallery

[Published: 16 April 2008]

WHO: an individual with flair and imagination to curate, manage and administer a public contemporary art space.
WHAT: applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following post Director of Context Gallery Context Gallery seeks an individual to: curate, manage and administer a public contemporary art space with flair and imagination; develop an exhibition programme that reflects the mission statement of the gallery; inspire innovation and excellence in fundraising for, planning and delivery of the Gallery’s exhibitions and public programmes; enhance the artistic reputation of the gallery and its public profile. The Director will report regularly to the Board of Management.
WHEN: Tuesday - Saturday 11am-5pm. The Gallery Director will work 35 hours per week. Holidays 21 days plus statutory.
WHERE: Derry, Ireland.
FEE: Remuneration Principal Officer 1 on the NICVA/NJC Payscale.
FURTHER DETAILS: see http://contextgalleries.blogspot.com for job description and further information or contact Mr. Tim Webster (Board Secretary) on daytime 028 7131 9852 evening 028 7126 9741.
DEADLINE: 6 May

A1 Open Summer Art Exhibition

[Published: 16 April 2008]

WHO: painters, printmakers or illustrators working or studying in the areas covered by Arts Council England's Yorkshire and North East Regions.
WHAT: A1 Open Summer Art Exhibition - offers the opportunity to submit three pieces of work to be considered by an internationally renowned panel of judges chaired by Greville Worthington.
WHERE: Station, North Yorkshire.
WHEN: 14 July - 31 August.
COST: £10 per entry as a donation to the Station's charitable trust.
PRIZE: over £7,000 available in prizes.
OTHER BENEFITS: catalogue of the selected work and the work will also go on A1 Open website.
TO APPLY: see http://a1open.co.uk for application form and full details.
CONTACT: 01748 850123 or art@a1open.co.uk
DEADLINE: 13 June

Cork Street Charity Open Art Exhibition

[Published: 8 April 2008]

WHO: international artists working in all media except film and video.
WHAT: call for entries - The Cork Street Charity Open Art Exhibition is an open exhibition of contemporary fine art held annually to support a selected charity.
WHERE: London.
WHEN: 31 July – 9 August.
COST: maximum of four entries per artist and entry fee of £8 per work (£5 per work for artists under 18).
PRIZES: 1st prize £1,000, 2nd prize £500, Young Artist's prize £250 and Visitors' Choice award £250.
TO APPLY: http://corkstreetopenexhibition.co.uk or call 0198 154 0597 for an entry form by post.
CONTACT: Kathryn Roberts, Cork Street Open Exhibition, The Old Rectory, Llanwarne, Herefordshire HR2 8JE OR kr@corkstreetopenexhibition.co.uk
DEADLINE: 16 May

Jerwood Drawing Prize 2008

[Published: 7 April 2008]

WHO: all artists resident or domiciled within the UK.
WHAT: call for entries to this prestigious annual open drawing exhibition.
WHERE: London.
PRIZES: 1st prize £6,000; 2nd prize £3,000; student awards £1,000.
TO APPLY: for application forms and further details send an A4 SAE to The Exhibition Administrator, Jerwood Drawing Prize 2008, Wimbledon College of Art, Merton Hall Road, London SW19 3QA, 020 7514 9709, F 020 7514 9642, jerwood@wimbledon.arts.ac.uk http://wimbledon.arts.ac.uk/jerwood
DEADLINE: 5pm, 23 June

RWS/Sunday Times Watercolour Competition

[Published: 3 April 2008]

WHO: artists.
WHAT: invitation for submissions for watercolour competition. Whether it's abstract, figurative or landscape piece, all works produced in water based mediums, watercolour, acrylic and gouache on a paper support are eligible. An exhibition of approximately 120 works will be held at the Bankside Gallery, London SE1 from 10 – 20 September. Artists can submit up to three works at regional venues throughout the UK in June.
PRIZES: £25,000 to artists who demonstrate a high level of skill and creativity.
FEE: £15 per work or free to full-time students.
TO APPLY: for application forms artists should send a SAE to: The Watercolour Competition, Parker Harris Partnership, PO Box 279, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8YZ. Forms and information are also downloadable from http://parkerharris.co.uk
FURTHER INFORMATION: call 01372 462190 or email RWS@parkerharris.co.uk
DEADLINE: 21 June



Crystal Vision

[Published: 20 March 2008]

WHO: open to applicants from every country in the world, to professionals, students, and design-enthusiasts.
WHERE: international.
WHAT: the subject of the international competition is crystal vision. Applications should explore the properties of this unique material and challenge people's perception of how crystal can be used in the near future. Come up with new products and ideas to fill the new SWAROVSKI concept store.
OTHER BENEFITS: the designers of 3 winning entries will be granted with cash prize awards: first prize Euro 4000, second prize Euro 3000, third prize Euro 2000. Winning entries and a selection of the works sent in will be promoted by SWAROVSKI internationally in exhibitions and events and designboom will publish an exhaustive results report.
TO APPLY: for more information visit http://designboom.com
MORE INFORMATION: http://swarovski.com
DEADLINE: 12 June

27 Concurso Internacional de Cermica l'Alcora

[Published: 18 March 2008]

WHO: ceramists.
WHERE: Spain.
WHAT: the Town Council of L’Alcora announces its call for entries for the 28th edition of the International Ceramics Competition of L’Alcora 2008.
WHEN: 10 July-7 Sept.
TO APPLY: for more information visit http://alcora.org
DEADLINE: 30 April

The British Sari Story 2008 competition

[Published: 17 March 2008]

WHO: Could you create a sari for a British bride?
WHAT: the British Sari Story 2008 competition.
PRIZE: £250 top prize.
WHEN: winners announced in October at the British Sari Story show, Charnwood Museum, Loughborough.
TO APPLY: send a piece of fabric (about 20cm/6 inch square) decorated, embroidered or embellished with patterns that reflect British Asian life. Also enclose a sketch of how your bridal sari would be worn.
FURTHER INFORMATION: email nidhi@bridging-arts.com or call 020 8749 9010.
DEADLINE: 31 August

Exeter Contemporary Open

[Published: 10 March 2008]


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WHAT: call for entries. All media accepted for submission.
WHERE: Exeter.
WHEN: 18 Sept – 5 Nov.
PRIZES: prizes include £1,500 HW Business Advisors award; £500 St Austell Brewery award (South West based artist); £500 DNA Creative award (new media); Exeter Phoenix student award; exhibition opportunity at eyestorm, Exeter; editorial feature in PROOF. TO APPLY: guidelines and application forms from http://exeterphoenix.org.uk or by post, inc sae, from Exeter Phoenix, Bradninch Place, Gandy Street, Exeter EX4 3LS, 01392 667080.
DEADLINE: 20 June

RBSA Prize Exhibition

[Published: 10 March 2008]


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WHAT: call for entries.
WHERE: Birmingham.
WHEN: exhibition open from 29 May - 5 July. Entry forms available from 4 April.
PRIZES: £1,000 prize sponsored by the RBSA. Many other prizes available.
TO APPLY: for further information and entry forms send large SAE to The Honorary Secretary, Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, 4 Brook Street, Birmingham B3 1SA, 0121 236 4353, F 0121 236 4555, http://rbsa.org.uk
DEADLINE: schedules returned by 21 May
HANDING IN DATE: 25 May

Threadneedle Figurative Prize

[Published: 9 January 2008]


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WHAT: call for entries for two new major prizes, plus a chance to win a total of £35,000: Threadneedle Figurative Prize (£25,000) and the Federation of British Artists Selectors' Choice (£10,000).
TO APPLY: for details and registration visit http://threadneedlefigurativeprize.com or email threadneedleprize@mallgalleries.com or telephone 020 7930 6844.
DEADLINE: 20 June

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