gsis.gov.ph Art Competition 2014 Philippines : Government Service Insurance System

Name of the Organisation : Government Service Insurance System (gsis.gov.ph)
Type of Announcement : GSIS Art Competition 2014
Country : Philippines
gsis.gov.ph/downloads/2014_GSISArtCompetition_Guidelines.pdf

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THE GSIS ART COMPETITION :

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is inviting Filipino artists to join the 2014 GSIS Art Competition. Now on its 10th year, GSIS is encouraging the public to be with us in giving tribute to our brilliant artists.

The competition is open to all Filipino artists age 18 years old and above.

We are inviting all artists to join the competition and explore their best in conceptualizing their entries to produce new and liberated works.

Official entry forms are available in all GSIS offices (Headquarters, Regional Offices and Satellite Offices), AAP Kanlungan Ng Sining, and other art galleries starting April 07, 2014.

The GSIS shall be strict in the implementation of the guidelines set. It is advised that all interested participants be mindful of the mechanics, rules and regulations as entries could be disqualified for technical reasons.

CATEGORIES & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS :

1) There are three (3) categories for this year’s competition;
I. Mixed Media : (Representational) – in any style, cubism, surrealism, impressionism realistic, in Horizontal/Landscape Orientation.
II. Nonrepresentational : (Abstract) i.e. purely non-representational, no-recognizable figures and objects in Horizontal/Landscape Orientation.
III. Sculpture :
2) Participants can submit one entry per category. There is no participation fee.

3) Open theme.

4) For the MIXED MEDIA (REPRESENTATIONAL) CATEGORY, : the required size is 4 feet x 5 feet (horizontal/landscape orientation only excluding frame). Its weight should not exceed 30 kilos (including frame) and thickness should not exceed 6 inches. Entry using collage, decoupage, assemblage or use of non-pigment based materials like paper, board, plastic metal, cloth etc. is allowed. However, use of liquid, seeds or any material which easily decomposes is strictly prohibited.
For the NONREPRESENTATIONAL CATEGORY, the required size is 3 feet x 4 feet (horizontal/landscape orientation only excluding frame). Its weight should not exceed 10 kilos (including frame). The medium acceptable is oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas and watercolor only. Entry using collage, decoupage, assemblage or use of non-pigment based materials like paper, board, plastic metal, cloth etc. is NOT allowed. [For watercolor entries, any watercolor paper is allowed EXCEPT Illustration Board] Museum wrap or box type is allowed.
4.1 . All entries must be ready for hanging.
4.2. Entries should not be digitally enhanced or processed (i.e. printed in canvas or tarpaulin)

5) For SCULPTURE, : LENGTH – the minimum of 18 inches and maximum of 36 inches; DEPTH – minimum of 12 inches and maximum of 24 inches; HEIGHT – minimum of 24 inches and maximum of 48 inches; WEIGHT – should be between 10 kilos and 50 kilos. Entries should be provided its own pedestal (when appropriate). Pedestals are not included in the measurement of the entry. 5.1 Entries must be done in the generally accepted medium for sculpture such as Metal (steel, brass, copper, aluminum, and bronze); Hardwood (narra, mahogany, yakal, et al); Stone (marble, granite, limestone, et al); Terracotta; Resin and Solid Glass.
5.2 Sculpture should last at least 25 years. Use of decomposing or deteriorating materials is not allowed.

6) The entry must be dated not earlier than 2014 and must be the original work of the participating artist. In addition, it must not have been exhibited before, nor revised, nor awarded a prize in another contest.

7) The entry MUST BE SIGNED by the artist but the signature should be covered with masking tape prior to submission to conceal the artist’s identity. It must also be properly labeled at the back, indicating the following: Artist (Name, Address, and Contact Numbers), Title of the artwork, Medium, Size, Year and Price, if the artwork is for sale.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS :
8) All participants must be responsible for their entries. The GSIS shall not undertake any pick-up or transportation of any artwork to or from any point of origin. WET PAINTINGS AND “WET” SCULPTURES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

10) Entries 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 MAY 3, 2014 (SATURDAY) FROM 8:00 AM UNTIL 5:00 PM only.

11) Entries submitted before or after the stated date and time will 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. It is encouraged for participants who opt to submit their entries by mail forwarders (esp. those from far provinces) to group together for inexpensive shipping of entries to Pasay City.
Application Form : gsis.gov.ph

12) During the submission, the participating artist MUST SUBMIT the following along with every entry;
A] Completely filled-up and signed official entry form with one (1) 1×1 ID colored picture.
B] Photocopy of ONE valid ID (for age verification). Accepted valid IDs include; Current School ID, PRC License, Driver’s License, Official Company ID, copy of recent Passport, Postal ID, SSS ID, GSIS UMID Card, Senior Citizen’s ID, Voter’s ID, NBI/Police Clearance and 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, if the artwork is for sale.
D] Notarized ENTRY FORM certifying originality of entry and subscription to the rules and regulations of the competition

JUDGING, PRIZES AND DATE OF AWARDING OF WINNERS :
: 13) Announcement and awarding of winners will be held at the GSIS Theater on June 06, 2014 (Friday) at 6:00 pm.
14) Cash Awards for the winners
MIXED MEDIA (REPRESENTATIONAL) :
1st Prize – P 300,000.00
2nd Prize – 200,000.00
3rd Prize – 100,000.00
Five Honorable Mentions – P 20,000.00 each

NONREPRESENTATIONAL :
1st Prize – P 300,000.00
2nd Prize – 200,000.00
3rd Prize – 100,000.00
Five Honorable Mentions – P 20,000.00 each

SCULPTURE :
1st Prize – P 200,000.00
2nd Prize – 150,000.00
3rd Prize – 100,000.00
Three Honorable Mentions – P 20,000.00 each

ALL PRIZES ARE SUBJECT TO 20% TAX PER GOVERNMENT RULING :
15) All major prize winners will automatically become properties of the GSIS and will be included in the GSIS Art Collection.
16) Judges may decide not to award prizes to any entry that does not meet certain artistic and competition requirements. All decisions made by the board of judges SHALL BE FINAL.

OTHER PROVISIONS :
17) The intellectual property rights over all prize-winning works and other non-winning works shall be given to the GSIS in perpetuity. This includes the right to use, produce or reproduce, prepare derivative works of the designs for whatever purpose and whichever form as may be deemed fit by GSIS without further compensation to the artist or his heirs and assignees.
18) 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. LIKEWISE, THE GSIS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DECIDE WHICH OF THE ENTRIES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE CATALOGUE OF ENTRIES.
19) All entries on display should not be sold or taken out from the museum within the duration of the exhibit. The artist is responsible in dealing with the prospective buyer(s).
20) 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. The artist shall hold the GSIS and/or any of its officers or staff free and harmless for any liability/claims for loss, damage or injury to the works while in exhibit or in storage.
21) ALL NONE WINNING ENTRIES MUST BE RETRIEVED BY THE PARTICIPANTS OR THEIR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES STARTING JULY 26 (SATURDAY) UNTIL AUGUST 23, 2014 ONLY. UNCLAIMED ARTWORKS AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE DISPOSED OF BY THE GSIS MUSEUM ACCORDINGLY.
22) Officers of AAP and other individual artists officially assisting the GSIS are not allowed to participate in the said competition