THE 2008 GSIS PAINTING COMPETITION
OPEN THEME
The Government Service Insurance System in cooperation with the Art
Association of the Philippines is inviting Filipino artists to join
the 2008 GSIS Painting Competition. This year's competition has an
open theme. The artist is encouraged to explore his best in
presenting and conceptualizing his artwork entry. It is through this
competition that we hope to view and produce diverse interpretations
of what's inside an artist's mind.
Please read all the mechanics, rules and regulations carefully. The
GSIS shall be strict in the implementation of the mechanics, rules
and regulations set. Entries could be disqualified for technical
reasons.
1. Official entry forms are available in all GSIS offices
(Headquarters, Regional Offices and Satellite Offices) and Art
Association of the Philippines Office (AAP), c/o Kanlungan Ng
Sining, Rizal Park, Manila, starting February 25, 2008.
2. The competition is open to all Filipino artists age 18 years old
(by April 19, 2008) and above. Only one entry per participant will
be accepted. There is no participation fee.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
3. Open theme. (Any subject and style the artist wants.)
4. Required size is 3 feet x 4 feet (horizontal or vertical
excluding frame) with 10 kilos allowable maximum weight (including
frame).
5. All entries must be on frame.
6. The medium acceptable is only oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas or
watercolor in any style (representational or non-representationa l).
Mixed media entry IS NOT allowed. The entry must hang on a wall to
qualify. Appropriate frames and/ or equivalent devices should be
placed (ready for hanging). [ For watercolor entries, any watercolor
paper is allowed EXCEPT Illustration Board]
7. The entry must be dated not earlier than 2008, must be his/her
original work, and must not have been exhibited before or revised or
awarded a prize in another contest.
8. The entry must be signed and must be properly labeled at the
back, indicating: Artist (Name, Address, and Contact Numbers) Title
of the work, Medium, Size, Year and Price.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
9. All participants must be responsible for their entries. GSIS
shall not undertake any pick-up or transportation of any artwork to
or from any point of origin. Wet paintings will not be accepted.
10. Entry must be submitted at the GSIS Museum located at the GSIS
Main Office, Financial Center, Reclamation Area, Pasay City (CCP
Complex, Diosdado. Macapagal Ave) on April 19, 2008 (SATURDAY)
from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
11. Entry submitted before or after the stated date and time shall
not be accepted. Mail forwarders coming from the provinces should be
advised by the participants themselves that the entry will only be
accepted on the said submission date. Participants from the
provinces are also encouraged to group together so that bringing or
shipping their entries to Pasay City will be cheaper.
12. During the submission, the entry must have the following:
A) Completely filled-up and signed official entry form with one
(1) 1 x 1 ID colored picture.
B) Photocopy of a valid ID. The only acceptable IDs include:
Current School ID, PRC License, Driver’s License, Official Company
ID, Postal ID, SSS ID, GSIS-E-card, Senior Citizen’s ID, AAP
Membership ID.
C) 5 x 7 colored photo of the work with the following
information written at the back: Artist (Name, Address, and Contact
Numbers) Title of the work, Medium, Size, Year and Price.
D ) Notarized affidavit certifying originality of entry and
subscription to the rules and regulations of the competition.
JUDGING, PRIZES AND AWARDING DATE
13. Announcement and awarding of winners will be on May 22, 2008
(Thursday) at 6:00 pm at the GSIS Theater, Pasay City.
14. Cash Awards for the winners shall be:
1st Prize - P 500,000.00
2nd Prize- 300,000.00
3rd Prize- 200,000.00
Five (5) Juror's Choice - P 100,000 each
All prizes are subject to 20% tax per government ruling.
15. All Prize Winning and Juror's Choice Awardees will
automatically become properties of the GSIS and will be included in
the GSIS Art Collection.
16. Judges may decide not to award prizes if the entries do not meet
certain artistic and competition requirements. All decisions of the
board of judges SHALL BE FINAL.
OTHER PROVISIONS
17. The GSIS Museum reserves the right to use the name and photo of
the artist and his/her entry for free in any broadcast, or print
medium. The artist also grants GSIS the right to exhibit the entries
as deemed fit. Due to limited space, not all entries will be
exhibited. The GSIS reserves the right to decide which of the
entries will be displayed during the competition exhibition.
18. During the exhibition proper, all none winning entries will be
offered for sale to the general public subject to a 30% commission
for the Art Association of the Philippines to support their programs
and projects.
19 All possible care will be taken for the entries submitted.
However, the GSIS Museum assumes no responsibility for any loss or
damage to the entries before, during and/or after the competition.
20. All none winning entries must be retrieved by the participants
or their designated representatives starting July 1 until August 15,
2008 only. Unclaimed artworks after this date will be disposed by
the GSIS Museum accordingly.
21. Officers of Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) are not
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