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Globalization: digital fine art printmaking competition

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 01:25 AM PDT

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I'm very happy to announce the first edition of the "Prix Contraste" for digital fine art printmaking.

Theme

The theme of the competition is Globalization, an artist's look at an ever changing world. Click here for more information.

How to enter

Read the instruction carefully on that page.

Deadline

We must receive all work at the latest on August 15, 2014.

Exhibition

A selection of the best work we receive will be exhibited in our Art Gallery in Fribourg, Switzerland.

Prizes

1st prize
CHF 3'000.– (around USD 3'300.-)
Rewards the best print according to the jury.

"Bright New World" award
CHF 1'000.– (around USD 1'100.-)
Rewards the best print favouring a positive view of globalization.

"Apocalypse" award
CHF 1'000.– (around USD 1'100.-)
Rewards the best print according a negative view of globalization.

The awards cannot be combined.

Do you have any artist friends that could be interested, make this you share this with them or on social media sites.

The sponsors

This event is supported by Webydo, artists and designers favorite tool for website creation.

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Typographic inspiration for the week-end

Posted: 01 Jun 2014 07:19 AM PDT

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