Human Rights + Art = US $100,000

Article 19 and ArtVenture Announce Global ‘Freedom to Create’ Arts Contest.

By: ArtAdmin | Jul 3, 2008 |  1

Categories: Human & Civil Rights, Arts & Artists, Artevist

Are you an artist passionate about human rights and freedom of expression or an artist that has been persecuted because of your work? If so, you need to check out this contest sponsored by the global human rights group Article 19, and ArtVentures. You can find full contest and prize information at either of their websites. Remember that the deadline for submissions is October 31, 2008.

From their website:

ArtVenture, in association with ARTICLE 19, is proud to launch the inaugural Freedom to Create Prize. This international prize will recognise artists who use their talents to promote human rights, including the freedom of expression, empathy, equality and understanding.

In all societies, the development of the arts has been a sign of culture and light. Yet not all governments provide citizens with the 'freedom to create' needed to foster innovation, commerce and prosperity. Some governments harass and impoverish their citizens, steal resources, stifle entrepreneurship and undermine human ingenuity and hope. In these societies, art can play an important role in giving a voice to those who are denied opportunity and resources.

ArtVenture Freedom to Create Prize will consist of three categories. The main prize will be open to individuals or artistic groups in all creative fields including the visual and performance arts, music, crafts, design and literature. The winner of this award will receive US$ 50,000.

ArtVenture Freedom to Create Youth Prize will be open to artists who are under the age of 18 with the winner receiving US$ 25,000 scholarship and advocacy prize. The final category, the ArtVenture Freedom to Create Imprisoned Artist Prize, will focus on artists who are currently imprisoned for their artwork. The winner will receive US$ 25,000 towards supporting their family, paying legal costs and supporting advocacy efforts.

This is not an art prize. It will not simply judge the skill of the artist but recognise how the artist has used their work in speaking out in defence of human rights and freedom of expression. The inaugural prize will be a unique and significant award and will be judged by a panel of eminent artists, and human rights experts and philanthropists.

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nice contest/ BODRUM PENCERECİSİ

By: turgutreisgod1
posted: July 21, 2008 at 07:44 AM