L’Atelier art competition – get your entries in.
The competition is held annually for artists between the ages of 21 and 35. This award not only ensures South Africa’s emerging artists of recognition, but also affords them the opportunity to develop their talents abroad.
Who may enter?
The competition is open to all artists who are not younger than 21 and not older than 35 years on 12 March 2006. In the case of art students, only students in their final year of study who meet the age requirements may participate.
Only artists resident in South Africa may take part in the competition.
The winner must make use of the studio apartment at the Citý Internationale des Arts in Paris for at least three months, but not longer than six months, and the prize money must be used specifically for this purpose (e.g. monthly levy for the apartment at the Citý).
The prize money must be used within a year of having been awarded.
On his/her return from Paris, the winner must have his/her first exhibition at the Absa Gallery.
Which works may be entered?
A maximum of three works may be entered at only one collection point.
The works of art must have been completed in the 24 months prior to the closing date.
Only original works of art may be entered.
Entries in any medium will be accepted, subject to the following requirements:
A single work, that must be hanged, including the frame, must not be larger than 2m x 2m, and must not weigh more than 30kg. It must also pass through a normal-sized single door.
Sculptures, including the base, may not exceed a mass of 100kg (as stipulated above)
Works that consist of several parts should be accompanied by simple assembly and disassembly instructions.
Works must be of such a nature that they can easily be packaged, transported and exhibited. The selection panel and/or organisers have the right to refuse to accept or display works that are difficult to hang, install, transport or handle. No drilling will be permitted for the hanging of any artwork.
Works may not be dangerous or potentially dangerous, or of a nature that may cause injury or damage to persons or goods.
Artists should provide technical equipment themselves if this is required for their entries.
No artwork compiled by more than one artist will be accepted
Video entries must not exceed 5 minutes
Entry cut off
The entry form must be completed and delivered to the collection point with the works of art and a curriculum vitae as well as a brief description of the works of art by the closing date. The closing date for entries in all theregions is 10 March 2006. Works will be received between 6 and 10 March 2006.
