Call for entries neo:printprize2016
Deadline: 9 May 2016
Application fee: £15
neo: is very pleased to announce details of the forthcoming, international biennial neo:printprize2016
Achieving critical acclaim in its inaugural year, the competition continues to offer a prestigious showcase for contemporary visual artists working within the field of printmaking alongside an impressive list of sponsored prizes and the opportunity to be considered for the 12-week neo:residency supported by University of Bolton.
An independent panel of prominent curators and artists juries the competition ensuring high standards are maintained.
neo:printprize2016 invites artists to submit works across the full range of printmaking techniques from the traditional to the digital, including 3D prints, printmaking related video, monoprints and print related installations. The exhibition intends to raise awareness of new trends and directions in printmaking by showcasing excellence and innovation in contemporary printmaking. The exhibition is open to all artists over the age of 18 worldwide.
Registration and payment deadline:
9 May 2016 @ 12:00 UK time
Awards:
University of Bolton
12 week neo:residency & solo show
plus £1000 in materials (GreatArt/neo:)
(terms and conditions apply)
neo:printprize - £500
Printmaking Today - Artist's Eye feature of the winning artist
Selected by Printmaking Today
Artist's Eye feature in the Autumn issue (out mid-September)
1 page, 850 words, 2 photos
GreatArt - £500
Jackson's Art Supplies - £200
Intaglio Printmaker - £200
John Purcell Paper - £200
Screenstretch - £100
Hawthorn Printmaker Supplies - £100
Judges for the neo:printprize2016 are:
Nancy Campbell
Artist/Writer, Editor of Printmaking Today
Rachel Gladfelter
Director, Pace Prints New York
Gill Saunders
Senior Curator, Victoria & Albert Museum
Jo Stockham
Artist, Professor and Head of the Print Programme, Royal College of Art
neo: works with internationally renowned artists, curators and facilitators to host a rolling programme of annual and biennial open submission events including the neo:artprize, neo:printprize, neo:graduates and neo:residency.
Full details and online submission here: http://www.neoartists.co.uk/printprize2016.asp
Exhibition:
25th August – 30th October 2016
neo:gallery27
The Market Place
Bolton BL1 2AN
United Kingdom
