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The
competition is for recent portraits of Canadian subjects
by Canadian artists. A portrait will be interpreted to
mean a picture of a specific person or persons, but
there are no strict requirements. Paintings and drawings
are eligible. There is no limitation on style, and
contemporary and experimental styles are welcome.
The
portrait must be based upon a meeting in person between
the artist and subject, and the subject must sign a
statement on the entry form to confirm that this has
happened. Photographs of the subject taken by the artist
may be used for reference purposes.
The
Prize will be awarded to the best portrait, as chosen by
the jury, with special attention to mastery of the
medium, and a sensitive reflection of the interaction
between subject and artist.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
1. The
competition for the Kingston Prize is open to Canadian
artists. For the purposes of this competition,
“Canadian” shall, in every instance, be interpreted
to mean a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (landed
immigrant) of Canada. Employees and Board members of the
Kingston Arts Council, members of The Kingston Prize
2011 Steering Committee, and the Jury, are not eligible.
WHAT IS ELIGIBLE
2. Each
artist may enter one portrait.
3.
For
the purposes of this competition, “portrait” shall
be interpreted to mean a picture of a
person or persons. Group portraits and
self-portraits are acceptable.
4.
To
be eligible for the competition, an entry must meet the
following conditions:
a)
It
must be a portrait of a specific Canadian person or
persons;
b)
It
must be made by painting or drawing, or a combination of
these techniques;
c)
It
must be produced entirely during the 24 months preceding
April 29, 2011.
d)
The
dimensions, including the frame, must not exceed 200
centimetres height x
200 centimetres width x
10 centimetres depth;
e)
The
artist must meet with subject for the purpose of making
the portrait; photographs of the subject taken by the
artist may be used for reference purposes.
PROCEDURES FOR ENTERING THE
COMPETITION
5.
To
enter the competition, an artist must send the following
materials to the Kingston Arts Council office:
a)
A
completed entry
form, including statements signed by the
artist and by the subject;
b)
A
CD carrying two jpg digital images of the portrait
entered, meeting technical specifications given on the
entry form, and a file with the artist’s statement and
CVhttp://;
c)
The
non-refundable entry fee of $30.00 by money order or
certified cheque payable to Kingston Arts Council;
d)
A
self-addressed stamped postcard for confirmation of
receipt.
6.
Entries
must be received by mail or delivered in person at the
Kingston Arts Council office before 5.00 pm Friday April
29, 2011.
7.
From
the entries received, the jury will select a shortlist
of thirty portraits to be included in The Kingston Prize
Exhibition. Artists will be notified of the shortlist as
soon as it has been finalized. Further detailed
instructions will be sent to the shortlisted artists at
that time.
8.
The
paintings selected for the Exhibition must be shipped or
delivered to the exhibition site to arrive on or before
Wednesday September 28, 2011.
9.
The
artist is responsible for all charges relating to
delivery of the portrait both to and from the exhibition
site. The costs of transportation on the tour will be
paid by Kingston Arts Council. The artwork must be
appropriately packed in a re-usable box suitable for
transportation to the exhibition site, on tour, and on
the return home. If packing is not useable for the tour
and the return shipping, new packing will be made at the
artist’s expense.
10.
Paintings
must be suitably equipped with D-rings and wire for
hanging, and must be clearly identified with the name of
the artist on the back. Dimensions including the frame
(if any) will be requested for the portraits to be
exhibited.
11.
Portraits
must be completed at the time the image is taken and
submitted to the competition. Entries which have been
changed subsequently will not be accepted into the final
exhibition.
12.
An
exhibition fee based on CARFAC rate guidelines will be
paid for every painting exhibited.
13.
The
jury will choose the winner of the Kingston Prize and
will name two Honourable Mentions after viewing the
portraits received. The awards will be made at a public
reception. A People’s Choice Prize will be awarded at
each exhibition location, based upon ballots submitted
by visitors.
14.
The
decisions of the jury are final and no correspondence
will be entered into.
15. Kingston Arts Council will take all due care with
the paintings received, but will not be responsible for
any loss or damage to artworks whatsoever, however
caused, while in its custody. Each entrant is
responsible for maintaining his/her own insurance
coverage.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
16. Paintings must be available continuously for
exhibition for a period of at least six months
to accommodate a national tour of the exhibition, and will
be returned at the end of the exhibition.
17. Entrants
shall allow the Kingston Arts Council and other
galleries on the tour to photograph their works while in
its custody, and to reproduce their work by print or
electronic means for the purposes of documentation and
archiving of the exhibition, and for advertising the
competition, including subsequent catalogues, brochures
and posters.
18. Any future revisions to these rules will be
posted on the website
www.kingstonprize.ca .
SIGNIFICANT DATES
19. Following are the significant dates. The Kingston
Arts Council reserves the right to make small
adjustments to these dates.
- 5.00 pm Friday April 29, 2011 Closing
date for receipt of entries.
- July 2011 Announcement of portraits selected
for exhibition.
- September 28, 2011 Deadline for delivery of
selected paintings.
- October 6, 2011 Gala Preview of exhibition
in Gananoque.
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