Spot Art’s Open Call for Young Artists in Asia

Spot Art Singapore calling for artwork submissions
Deadline: 05 Jul 2013
Notification of selection: 26 Jul 2013

From Spot Art:

SPOT ART is an international, juried, visual arts festival featuring the works of artists 30 years old and younger with a focus on Southeast Asia. Selected artists have the opportunity to present work to and network with an international audience of fellow artists, art lovers, art professionals, gallerists, and curators in the spectacular Singapore ARTrium, in parallel to the Singapore Biennale. This high profile event will receive press and social media coverage in over 22 countries. Selected works will have the opportunity to be sold during the festival.

SPOT ART, 2013 selection committee will select artists through review of online submissions. Our committee will review all submissions for the highest quality examples of new art that aims to stretch the notions of sculpture, painting, photography, printmaking, film and video. SPOT ART, 2013 is meant to be an inclusive, artist-driven exploration of Asia now.

ELIGIBILITY

SPOT ART juried competition is open to all artists under the age of 30 currently living and working in Asia. Professional and non-professional artists are eligible to apply. Any artistic, visual medium is acceptable. Images submitted must represent ACTUAL artworks competed within the past 3 years. Multi-media installations must have already been completed and documented. Proposals for artworks or installations will not be considered. Any subject or theme may be explored by the artist. Due to logistical restraints, artworks must not exceed the following dimensions:
2-Dimensional works: 
150cm (height) by 150cm (width) by 10cm (depth) and not more than 10 kilos
3-Dimensional works:
90cm (height) by 90cm (width) by 90cm (depth) and not more than 20 kilos
All artworks must be original and not reproduced, copied, appropriated or otherwise infringe on international copyright laws

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Each artist is allowed to submit images or videos of 3-5 works of art completed within the past 3 years. If necessary, multiple images of the same artwork may be submitted in order to show different perspectives. No more than 5 total images may be submitted. Applications with fewer than 3 or more than 5 images will not be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

Artists should submit the following materials via email to: [email protected]
1. Completed application form (download here)
2. No more than 5 images of works of art completed within the last 3 years
3. Artist’s CV or bio (optional)

Guidelines on formatting images:

1. JPEG files ONLY, 72dpi, not to exceed 3MB for each image.
2. Image may not exceed 1000 pixels in any direction.
3. Image must be oriented properly (ie: top of image is up)
4. URLs for images or videos on websites are acceptable, as long as you clearly indicate the exact artworks that are entered, and they are reasonable size.
JPEGs should be labelled: Lastname_Entry#_Worktitle.jpg. For example, vermeer_1_thelacemaker.jpg
If submitting more than one image of the same work they should be labeled: Lastname _Entry#a,b,c,etc_Worktitle.jpg. For example, vermeer_1a_thelacemaker.jpg
The title and entry number should correspond to the application form. For example:
Entry #1
The Lacemaker
Oil on canvas
24cm x 22cm

SELECTION PROCESS

SPOT ART, 2013 jurors will select artists through review of online submissions. Our panel of jurors will review all submissions for the highest quality examples of new art that aims to stretch the notions of sculpture, painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, film and video. SPOT ART, 2013 is meant to be an inclusive, artist-driven exploration of Asia now.
Selected artists will be notified by email no later than July 26th, 2013.
Selected artists will be required to send their artwork to a local collection center. Artworks must be received at the collection center no later than August 23rd, 2013. Artworks must be in good condition and durable enough to endure international shipping.

Upon being selected, artists consent to release their artwork to SPOT ART to be sold during the festival. SPOT ART will collect a commission of 60% of retail sale price to cover international logistics and operating costs. Artists are encouraged to price their artworks within a reasonable range (we suggest $500 -$5,000 Singapore dollars). SPOT ART will make every effort to accommodate artists’ requests but reserves the right to determine the retail value of all artwork. We believe the event will be commercially successful if the artwork is priced reasonably. In the event the artwork does not sell, artists will be responsible for return shipping. Artists must include their suggested retail price in the original application.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES

05/07: 
DEADLINE for Open Call
26/07: 
Notification of selection

LIABILITY

SPOT ART, their affiliates, board of directors, agents and employees are not responsible for any loss, damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any artist’s work if any artist’s work has been damaged or has incurred breakage during transport or unpacking or while the work in the SPOT ART exhibition. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but each of the above entity/persons assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, needs to provide their own insurance.

USE OF IMAGES

Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.