A Competitive Annual Publication of Works
of Contemporary Painting
and Writing about Painting
The International PAINTING Annual (INPA) is a new product
of Manifest Press, and a complementary project to the ongoing Drawing Annual project (INDA) which was begun in 2005. The goal of the INPA is to support the
recognition, documentation, and publication of excellent, current,
and relevant works of painting from around the world. As a carefully designed high-end book, the INPA enables Manifest to assemble a diverse array of works from around the world, without the limitation of physical availability, gallery space, or shipping logistics. Manifest's book projects support our inquiry into the creative efforts of artists working today, and serve to document the exceptional results for posterity.
Submissions are expected to vary, including
a range of painting types, from the most academic to the most experimental,
but all with some relevance to the artists' honest understanding of
the practice of "painting." Works that challenge the common notion that painting must be made with 'paint' are also welcome.
General Information and Instructions
Eligibility: The International PAINTING Annual is open to any artist submitting
original works of art created in the years ranging from 2007 through 2010.
Professionals and students in ALL disciplines are encouraged to submit.
Manifest is eager to receive works of painting in a wide range of applications with the
qualification being that artwork submitted is representative of high
quality "painting."
Media:
Open to any media applicable to the practice of painting including
but by no means limited to traditional painting media. Printmaking, digital/new media, photography, sculpture,
drawing, installation, etc., are all possibly valid.
Essays:
With the inclusion of a call for writing about painting Manifest
eagerly pursues a deeper understanding of how the practice is realized,
discussed, and interpreted in our contemporary society. Written entries can be in any form (poetic, critical,
historical, technical, philosophical) but should be directly relevant to the practice
of painting and must be original works with proper citation for quoted
material. Length of written entries should be limited to a max. of
1500 words. INPA entrants may choose to submit either artwork, writing
or both.
Jury and Curator: Manifest's selection process involves a complex two-part system. This project will be juried by a 9-12 member panel of professional and academic advisors with a broad range of expertise. The jury will then pass along their scores to the project curator who will assemble the final selections from the jury-approved pool.
Publication: Each artist/author selected for inclusion in the INPA
will receive one complimentary copy of the publication. The book will match the quality, size, and rough page count of the ongoing INDA project publications.
Online INPA Resource:
An Internet-based online International PAINTING Annual
Resource website will be published to accompany the printed Annual.
This will feature statements, bios, contact info., and professional
information for each person included. This will be similar in scope and content to the current INDA online resources.
Entry Fee: Each work submitted (painted or written) must be accompanied
by a $10 non-refundable entry fee. Number of entries is unlimited.
Entry fee must be paid by U.S. check or money order (payable in U.S. funds) made payable to MANIFEST,
or by credit card via PayPal. Detail images may be included at no additional
cost but should only be provided when necessary to reveal accurate understanding of the artwork.
How many works should I submit?
The average number of works submitted to typical Manifest calls is 3. Some artists like to submit several more, especially if they have a couple different bodies of work which they'd like our jury to consider, or if they have a suite of works that are interrelated. While we have absolutely no minimum number required (other than one), nor do we give an advantage to those who submit more, it is helpful to have a few options to select from. Our jury often gains insight into one work by seeing it in context with a few others by the same artist. And we do routinely accept pairs or sets of work by artists once they are determined to be a finalist. It is also worth noting that our book projects like the INPA are not limited by size of work nor gallery space, so we are able to more easily include, on average, more works by one artist if justified by our jury scores.
Awards and CASH PRIZES:
First, Second, and Third Place awards for works of painting will be decided by the
jury committee. Each award winner will have a brief artist's statement
included in the publication. There will be three cash prizes of $700, $200, and $100 for first, second, and third place winners.
Text Entries:
Authors can choose to submit written entries in either Word
or PDF format. Written entries must be submitted electronically via
e-mail attachment.
Images: In an effort to conserve resources Manifest accepts only digital images and entry forms for consideration. (see details below). The Gallery will retain the submitted images of accepted artwork and reserves the right to use the images in publications and gallery publicity. CD's of works not selected will only be returned if accompanied by a SASE.
(online entry form required and emailed images preferred over mailed CD)
Digital Format: Digital images can be submitted on CD or by e-mail
(send to: show@manifestgallery.org). The email and online submission process is HIGHLY PREFERRED because it makes our process more efficient and saves postage and materials for the artists. Hi-Res, print-quality images will be requested for accepted works upon conclusion of the jury process. If suitable images are not provided, the work will not be included in the publication.
Submission images
must meet the following specifications:
FILE NAME = artist's last name (underscore) first name, followed by the entry number as noted on the entry form
(i.e.
Jones_Mike_1.jpg).
Detail, installation, or alternate view images must include the word 'detail' in the filename
(i.e. Jones_Mike_1detail1.jpg.).
Image files should be in HIGH QUALITY JPEG format,
images should be no smaller than 1000 pixels in any direction (about 13") and
72dpi. Images must be oriented properly (i.e. top of image is top
of artwork) and must not include artist's name, or other descriptive text within the image itself, nor contain borders, frames, or margins except as part of the actual work. Video work should be sent with simlar naming conventions in quicktime compatible format.
To send via EMAIL:
IMPORTANT! The email should include the artist's full name along with 'INPA 1 submission' in the subject line.
To send on CD/DVD:
Clearly label the disc with the artist's full name.
File specifications for CD submission - (see e-mail specs. above)
Calendar:
June 30 July 7
August 16
Sept 1
Spring 2011 |
Deadline for entry extended due to holiday
Notifications
sent by e-mail notification delayed
Publication
available and awards announced |
Entry
Checklist:
If
sending through the USPS, mail materials to:
Manifest
Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center
Attn: International PAINTING Annual 1
P.O. Box 6218
Cincinnati, OH 45206
e-mail
show@manifestgallery.org with
questions
(See
printable full prospectus linked below - PLEASE feel
free to print, share, or forward this information.
The success
of the INPA will rely largely
on word-of-mouth publicity.)
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