THE ART ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES                                                                                                                               In cooperation with                                                                                                                                                EXHIBITION CENTER for CONTEMPORARY ART                                                                                                       
Present the                                                                                                                                                                         3rd  SEMI-ANNUAL ABSTRACT ART COMPETITION 2009
RULES AND REGULATIONS

1.    The competition is open to all artists who are Filipino citizens, 21 years old and above. AAP officers are disqualified from entering the competition.
2.    The contest has an OPEN THEME. Only NON-REPRESENTATIONAL (abstract) paintings should be submitted.
3.    Participants may submit only one entry each. Artwork size is 36”x48” or 48”x36” excluding frame. NO IRREGULARLY SHAPED PAINTINGS WILL BE ALLOWED.
4.    Submission day shall be on February 7, 2009, from 10am to 7pm at the EXHIBITION CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART, Ground Floor, Chateau Verde Building, Valle Verde I Gate II, C-5, Pasig City.
5.    An entry is considered to be an artistic product of an individual. NO GROUP ENTRIES WILL BE ALLOWED.  All artworks should be the original artistic creation of the participating artist. Non-compliance will result to disqualification or revocation of the award.
6.    All entries MUST BE SIGNED. With a piece of paper posted at the back bearing necessary details such as ARTIST’S NAME, ADDRESS, CONTACT NUMBERS, ENTRY TITLE, SIZE, MEDIUM AND PRICE.
7.    Each entry should be accompanied by a 5”x7” (5R) colored photograph of the artwork, with the same information as above written at the back of the photo.
8.    The artist must submit a properly accomplished Official Entry Form with a 1”x1” photo and a Biodata or Curriculum Vitae. The artist’s Affidavit shall be accomplished in the submission venue. Official Entry Forms are available at ECCA, AAP Kanlungan ng Sining, http://aapgroup.multiply.com/, aapartists@yahoogroups.com and Pinoy-AAP@yahoogroups.com. Rules and entry forms may also be photocopied.
9.    ALL ENTRIES SHOULD HAVE PROVISION FOR HANGING. WET PAINTINGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
10.    Artworks may be any pigment on ground, e.g. oil/acrylic on canvas, watercolor on paper, tempera on board, collage, found objects, and other mixed media. TARPAULIN OR DIGITAL PRINTS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
11.    Entries with incomplete requirements will not be accepted.
12.    Winners will be awarded as follows:
First Prize                P 50,000 cash prize and trophy
Second Prize                P 30,000 cash prize and trophy
Third Prize                P 20,000 cash prize and trophy
7 Honorable Mention Awardees        P 10,000 cash prize and medal
13.    Entries will be screened by a panel of judges selected by the AAP and ECCA.   All decisions of the Panel of Judges SHALL BE FINAL.
14.    The announcement of winners and Awarding Ceremony will be on February 21, 2009 at the EXHIBITION CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART. Retrieval of artworks will be from March 21 to April 21 2009.
15.    ALL ENTRIES WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE FORTHCOMING PUBLICATION “Contemporary Philippine Abstract Art”. Outstanding paintings from the 2009 competition will be chosen by thejudges to add to the 2007 and 2006 finalists. ALL PAINTINGS INCLUDED IN THE BOOK WILL AUTOMATICALLY BECOME PROPERTIES OF ECCA.
16.    SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES SIGNIFIES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE COMPETITION AND THE CONSENT OF THE ARTISTFOR HIS/HER PAINTING TO BE PUBLISHED BY MR. MANUEL DULDULAO. IN HIS FORTHCOMING BOOK. ARTISTS WILL BE GIVEN A CERTIFICATE OF INCLUSION IN CASE THEIR ARTWORKS ARE CHOSEN FOR THE PUBLICATION.
17.    AAP and ECCA shall NOT be held legally liable for any damages to the artwork as a result of the competition, or the failure of the participant to follow the rules and regulations.


For more information and details of the competition, please call 496-0992(AAP) or 671-2069(ECCA).                                        
You may also visit the AAP office and Gallery at the Kanlungan ng Sining, Rizal Park, Km.0, Manila

COMPETITION INFORMATION

The Art Association of the Philippines
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts
In cooperation with
GSIS Museum
present


The 61st AAP  ANNUAL ART COMPETITION 2008
    
   
     
RULES AND REGULATIONS
 
Kindly read the rules and regulations carefully.  The AAP shall strictly implement the rules published herein.  All members/competitors are required to comply. 
 
GENERAL RULES ON THE COMPETITION
 
1.    The 61st AAP Annual Art Competition 2008 is open to all bona fide members.

2.    Regular Members may join all five (5) categories.

3.    Associate Members 16-20 years of age as of submission date may join only the Special Categories, namely Art Photography and Drawing.

4.    MEMBERSHIP AND FEES:
   
    a.    Membership should be renewed on or before the date of submission by paying the annual dues.  Non-members who wish to join should apply for membership first before they are allowed to enter the competition.
    b.    Regular Membership is open to artists who are: Fine Arts students, art patrons, art enthusiasts and cultural workers 21 years old and above.
    c.    Associate Membership is open to artists 16-20 years old as of submission date who may be students, art enthusiasts or cultural workers.
    d.    For bona fide members and applicants, please submit two (2) recent 1x1 photos for the AAP Identification Card.
    e.     For new members, please submit a comprehensive resume, two (2) recent 1x1 photos for the AAP Identification Card and fill up the AAP Bio Data.
    f.    Regular Membership Fee is Two Hundred Fifty Pesos (Php 250.00) for both renewal and new membership.
    g.    Associate Membership Fee is Two Hundred Fifty Pesos (Php 250.00) as well.
    h.    A participant may join several categories, provided that ONLY ONE ENTRY PER CATEGORY will be submitted.
    .    Entry Fee is Two Hundred Fifty Pesos (PhP 250.00) per category.

5.    ALL ARTWORKS SHALL BE FOR SALE.  Artist prices are subject for review by the AAP Board.  The AAP is entitled to a 30% share of the sale value.



6.    An entry is considered to be an artistic product of an individual.  NO GROUP ENTRIES SHALL BE ALLOWED.  All artworks should be the original artistic creation of the participating artist.  Non-compliance will result to disqualification of entry or revocation of title.

7.    All entries must be SIGNED.  Information to be written on the Entry Details Form and attached at the back of entry:  artist’s name, address, contact details, category, entry title and price. (Signatures of the artists will be covered with a masking tape to ensure impartiality during the judging)

8.    Each entry should be accompanied by a 5 x 7 (5R) colored photograph of the artwork, with the same information as above written on the Entry Details Form and attached at the back of photo.  You may also avail of the services of the AAP Official Photographer for a minimal fee.

9.    Entries for the Painting, Mixed Media, Art Photography and Drawing Categories should be framed and have provisions for hanging.  Pedestals are optional for entries to the Sculpture Category.

10.    SUBMISSION DATE:  NOVEMBER 22, 2008, Saturday, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.  Entries in the Painting and Mixed Media Categories are to be submitted at the GSIS Museo ng Sining at the CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, while entries for the Sculpture, Art Photography and Drawing should be submitted at the Kanlungan ng Sining, Rizal Park, Manila. 

11.    All accepted entries would be featured on the 61st AAP Annual Art Catalogue 2008.  However, due to limited exhibition space, entries will be pre-screened by a panel of judges.  Only entries, which pass pre-screening, will be exhibited in the above venues.

12.    All decisions by the Board of Judges are final.

13.    PRIZES:
Major Categories (Painting, Sculpture and Mixed Media)
           
    1st Prize                Php 50,000 Cash + Trophy
                2nd Prize              Php 30,000 Cash + Medal
                3rd Prize               Php 20,000 Cash + Medal
           
Special Categories (Art Photography and Drawing)
                Best Entry              Php 10,000 Cash + Medal
           
Honorable Mention Awardees will be awarded with Plaques.
 
14.    AWARDING:  The Awarding Ceremony will be announced at a later date.

15.    EXHIBITION:  Exhibition will follow the Awarding Ceremony.

16.    RETRIEVAL:   Retrieval of non-winning entries will be from January 10 to February 10, 2009 in the same venue the entries were submitted.  Painting and Mixed Media entries shall be retrieved at the GSIS Museo ng Sining, while Sculpture, Art Photography and Drawing entries shall be retrieved at the Kanlungan ng Sining.  All entries not retrieved within the period shall automatically become property of the AAP. 

17.    AAP shall not be held legally liable for any damages to entries as a result of the competition or the failure of the participant to follow the rules and regulations. 

18.    Submission of entries signifies acceptance of the rules and regulations of the competition.
 
RULES ON ARTISTIC FORMAT AND SPECIFICATIONS

Open Theme for all Categories
 
Painting
•    Any pigment on ground e.g. oil / acrylic on canvas, watercolor on paper, tempera on board, etc.
•    Dimensions: 30x40 inches, excluding frame.  Vertical or horizontal orientation.
 
Sculpture
•    Three dimensional artwork in the round, using any material or technique
•    Dimensions:  Maximum of 4 feet or within the volume measure of 60 cubic feet.  100 kilos maximum weight.
 
Mixed Media
•    Assemblage, collage, decoupage, relief panel with found objects, etc.
•    Dimensions:  30x40 inches with maximum thickness of 6 inches from the wall.  Vertical or horizontal orientation.  25 kilos maximum weight.
 
Art Photography
•    Photographs should be original, unpublished and taken during November 2007-November 2008.  The participant must be the original author and sole owner of his or her photo entry/is.
•    Dimensions:  11”x17” inches or A3 Size.  Vertical or horizontal orientation, full color or black and white printed on photo paper.  Photographs should be framed and ready for hanging upon submission.
•    Medium could either be film or digital, but no entries on disk or e-mail will be accepted.
•    Alterations after exposure - digital darkroom, painting, airbrushing, paste-on or assembly are not allowed.  Creative effects must be done in-camera at the time of exposure, such as multiple exposure, flash fill, light painting, filtration, etc.
•    Creative effects or minimal digital manipulation such as enhancement of color and contrast is allowed, but paste-ups and collages are prohibited.
•    Person(s) appearing in the photograph should have a signed release form supplied and kept by the artist. 
 
Drawing
•    Graphite, pen and ink, ball pen, charcoal, colored pencils on paper
Dimensions:  21 x 29 inches excluding frame. Vertical or horizontal orientation.
           
 



For details and inquiries, please call (632) 4960992 or text 09209208149. You may also drop by the AAP Office and Gallery, Kanlungan ng Sining, Rizal Park, Manila.  You may also post your questions at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aapartists/ or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pinoy-AAP/    
     
     
     
    
     
 

We still celebrate the figurative works of great Filipino artists who inspired our senses for patriotism.  The great Filipino artists still lives in our heart.  Artistic paintings created by Filipinos began in the 17th century during Spanish colonial times and continued until the present, with such revered artists as Luna and Amorsolo. Other popular artists include Hugo C. Yonzon reflecting an earthy style that touches on indigenous Malay culture in pieces such as Early Risers, Nestor Leynes with Mag-ina Sa Banig, and Tam Austria with Mag-Anak.





Arts in our country has transformed the Philippine artscape.  In the nearly 30 years, the arts in the Philippines have exploded. Our writers, dancers, musicians, actors, visual artists, photographers, animators, video and filmmakers have provided our country with wondrous creations, with an inspiring view of The Philippines.   


In addition to what they contribute to society as a whole, the arts continues to enrich our lives.  They inspire the Filipino youth and promote learning.  They bring our communities and cities to life.  They bring us together.  They are part of us all.  The current breed of Filipino artists nourishes our imaginations and our dreams.


As I have surveyed in cyberspace, and even here at Multiply, there more arts organization today.  These organizations have sprouted to tap the rich potential of creative talent and to satisfy the desire of  Filipino artists for their own art and their own stories.  The rise of these organizations is a bold and visionary statement about the future --- a declaration of independence and an expression of confidence in the future of a rising cultural revolution in our country.


As social purpose organization,  it is our un-shakeable belief that our Filipino artists are the soul this nation!  They propagate culture and remind us of our cultural identity.  They are our sole hope for protecting and changing our culture --- as they continue shape our cultural landscapes and hold the symbols of national identity.  



We all know that culture can strengthen social cohesion, increase personal confidence, improve life skills, improve people’s mental and physical well-being and strengthen people’s ability to act as democratic citizens.  Artists creates the spark to all of these and burn it within our souls.


The ultimate creative activity is the uplifting of the human spirit. It is our responsibility to bring art back into the hands of the people and to do so in an accessible manner.

The current differentiation between art, architecture, craft, and design is false, it is a false schism promoted by the art world. This unnatural taxonomy has crippled the artists and turned those who participate or attempt to participate into victims of fashion.  There is no essential difference between the artist and the crafts-person. The artist is an exalted crafts-person. The conscious cooperation and collaboration of artists and craftspeople must be re-introduced to rise above the current constriction and strangulation extant in the art world.

This artistic differentiation and intolerance, based on prejudice and fear of commerce, must stop. We must take matters back into our own hands and return to the idealism of our youth. Art schools filled us with impossible dreams and gave us no concrete way of supporting ourselves except through teaching, working at odd or related jobs Or that most coveted and jealously desired possibility, hitting it big.  It is time to take back the power inherent in our decision to become artists and to work at a grass roots level to create objects for use and contemplation that uplift the spirit. Participate in craft fairs. Great art at the right prices, if possible, at an achievable price for even the common mass citizen . Explore unexpected venues. Embrace commerce. The most important artists throughout history were adroit business people.

When Albert Einstein discovered the theory of relativity, he wanted to explain it so that a school child could understand it. Let our work become that clear. Our ideas can be
challenged and clarified by a direct experience with the public.


We believe in the superiority and excellence of our Filipino Artists.  They make useful, beautiful, interesting, and or challenging objects. They have the talent and intelligence to educate an inquisitive public in a very unique way. 

To our artists: make a living doing what you love to do. Be irreverent. Get up. Get going. There is a revolution going on in science, math, economics, sociology and psychology that is recognizing the parallel experiences of all the disciplines. Invite the public --- not just the rich or the middle class, but the ordinary "Juan".  Stir their inspiration.  Stir their souls. 


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