Above: Some recent covers of Direct Art, V. 15, 13 and 14
Above: Some recent covers of Direct Art, V. 15, 13 and 14
DIRECT ART AWARDS:
Grand Prize: Front Cover and six page feature display.
Second Prize: Back Cover and four page feature display.
Awards 3-4: Four page feature.
Awards 5-6: Double page feature display.
Awards 7-16: Single full page display.
Awards 17-26: Half page display.
Editors Awards: Additional pages, inside covers, mast head and outside covers will
assigned based on editorial selection.
ELIGIBILITY: The competition is open to all artists, national and international, working in all media. All forms of painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, graphics, mixed media, digital and installation art are eligible. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
IMAGE PRESENTATION: Artwork submitted may be represented by
prints up to 8.5" x 11", by digital images on CD, by 35mm slides or email entry.
PRINTS: Photographic or digital prints (ink jet / laser, etc.) of work may be
submitted up to 8.5" x 11". If selected photographic prints will be scanned for
publication and the image quality of the print must be suitable for scanning and
publication. Digital prints are not suitable for scanning. If you submit digital prints
you will be required to submit high resolution digital files if you are selected for
publication. The image list number, artist name and image details (title, size,
media) should be on the back of each print. If you want your prints returned, be
sure to follow the return of materials guidelines below.
SLIDES: Slides should be 35mm. If selected slides will be scanned for publication
and must be in focus and accurately represent the color of the artwork. Each slide must
include image list number and artists name, title of work, media and dimensions. Indicate
top of work. Do not send glass slides, glass slides are almost always crushed in the
mail.
DIGITAL FILES: Digital files may be submitted on CD, DVD or Zip discs.
Image files should be readable on PC platform and should be in TIF or JPG format. Low
resolution files are not suitable for publication. If you submit only low resolution files
you will be required to submit high resolution files if you are selected for publication.
To submit high resolution files at the time of entry, use TIF format and size at 300dpi
and up 11" high or 8.5" wide. Reference prints must be included with
digital files. Reference prints may be any size individual prints up to 8.5" x
11" (label as for prints above) or may be a single sheet with multiple prints
representing the images on the disc. If submitting a single reference print sheet, next to
each image write the artist, title, media and dimensions. If you submit digital files
without reference prints, your files may not be properly viewed.
INTERNET ENTRY: Entry via the internet is only recommended if mailing is difficult
(international etc.). Digital files via internet should be in JPG format, 72dpi and no
larger than 8" in any dimension. Save in PhotoShop as Image Option level 5 and
Format Option baseline optimized. Images may be posted to a web page and you may
submit the URL (web address) of the page, or you may send the images in a single zip file
as an email attachment. Send the entry form image list information in the email when you
send the attachment or the URL. If selected you will be required to send high resolution
files for publication.
Read the image presentation page for more details.
RETURN OF MATERIALS: Self-Addressed-Stamped-Envelope (SASE) must be included with sufficient postage for the return of materials. Artists outside the US who cannot obtain stamps may add return postage cost to their entry fee at a rate of $1.00US per ounce of mail and should mark the return envelope "postage paid" on the upper right corner where our stamps will go. Return envelopes should use US mail, use of Fed-x, UPS or other courier envelopes may delay your return. Ensure that your materials fit easily inside your return envelope and you have enough postage, even the four slide minimum with notification requires two ounce postage.
NOTIFICATION: Artists will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance no later than April 30, 2009. Notification will be made by both email and regular mail with the return of materials using the SASE provided by the artist. Artists who do not include the SASE because they do not want their slide or print materials returned, or who submitted via email entry will only receive notification via email. Artists who provide no return envelope and no email will be notified by mail only if they are accepted to exhibit. Due to this it is essential that you carefully print or type your email address so it can be properly read. The email will be sent using our bulk email server, so if you have bulk mail blocking on your account you may not get your notice and should supply a return envelope. If you do not want your materials returned, but want mail notification, include a stamped #10 letter size envelope for a notification letter. Read the notification page for details of the notification policy.
ENTRY FEE: There is a $35 entry fee for up to four slides, prints or digital image files; $5 for each additional. Make your check or money order in US funds, drawn on a US Bank, payable to SlowArt Productions. Artists who wish to pay by credit card may use PayPal. [Use this link for credit card payment] Print the PayPal receipt and include with your entry.
COMMISSIONS: There are no commissions or fees attached to any sales or business generated from artwork published in Direct Art Magazine.
DEADLINE: The final postmarked deadline is March 31, 2009. There will be no extension of the deadline, all entries must be postmarked by that date.
Name____________________________ Tel( )________________ Email________________
Address______________________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________State___________Zip_________________
Image List: number images and list title, medium and dimensions below, if digital files list file names:
1. ___________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________________
*5.___________________________________________________________________________
*6. ___________________________________________________________________________
* - $35 for four, $5 each additional, more than six attach separate sheet..
Mail completed application to:
SlowArt Productions, Direct Art Volume 16, 123 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534
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