2005
CALL FOR ARTWORKS
International Digital Art (IDA) will host the online exhibition of
the International Digital Art Awards (IDAA) and present hard copy exhibitions.
Why
you should enter:
1. The creative potency of the International Digital Art Awards has,
in part, to do with the important artists entering this competition.
The IDAA presents an alternative, planet-wide forum for digital artists
as well as a dedicated program within a fine art context, rather than
a prescribed industrial and/or academic platform of events. It is also
used as a resource for artists, galleries, museums, academic institutions
and industry internationally.
2.
The 2004 IDAA has a large web presence that grows daily. Online
the numbers are impressive with several million people visiting
the web site annually. It has a supporting membership base of
more than 75,000 people consisting of includes photographers,
artists, curators, gallery/museum directors, writers, designers,
programmers, students, educators, academics, industry and the
media.
3.
The IDAA offers artists an opportunity to exhibit in major art
galleries and museums across Australia and internationally. The
IDAA includes both a public call and invitation program. The
IDAA includes a printed publication in Desktop magazine which
participating artists receive free.
4.
General:
• present the best artists who will be judged by a leading panel of their
peers
• be the industry standard for digital fine art via online and hard copy
exhibitions
• broaden the contextual understanding of all digital art to include digital
still and new media styles.
• open a direct dialogue to an international audience from major museums,
art directors, academics,
artist to corporate advertising and general public
• present networking and 3rd party opportunities to participating artists
• establish a comprehensive international database and list of digital
art, artists and essays
Entries are now called for
the 5th International Digital Art Award.
FREE
TO ENTER
There is no charge to submit your work for the IDAA.
CATEGORIES
All related works to computer generated art including new media.
ENTRY
DETAILS
Read
carefully:
1.
Only 3 images/works can be entered.
2. You must include high and low resolution files on your CD.
3.
You must include an artist's bio, titles and descriptions
on your CD - do not send printed text.
Preparation of images:
High
resolution files: Tiff, PSD, EPS or JPEG
Resolution: 300 pixels per inch (some call this 300dpi)
Size: up to 24" X 24"
Low resolution files as JPEG
Resolution: 72 pixels per inch (some call this 72dpi)
Size: 400 pixels minimum and/or 150kb
Send
entries on CD to:
2005 IDAA
PO BOX 437
Elsternwick 3185
Melbourne Australia
New
Media entry:
Create a dedicated link to your web site. No advertising or indexes
allowed
email - idaa@internationaldigitalart.com
Selection:
If
you make the short list we will notify you, requests for personal
updates will not be answered.
Deadline for entries:
30 November 2004
HOW
IT WORKS
The IDAA committee will select 100 images from submitted entries which
will be exhibited on IDA for 12 months and then archived as a permanent
exhibition. The on-line exhibition will begin February 2005 and hard
copy exhibitions to be announced.
The winners will be announced, notified and posted February 2005.
The IDAA encourages all interested parties to enter and be a part of
this important award.
Click
- 2005 Jurors
2005
IDAA PRIZES:
IDAA:
Online and hardcopy IDAA exhibition for participating artists. Galleries
and venues as listed.
Epson:
IDAA prints IDAA hard copy touring exhibition
Epson award for excellence - selected artist will receive in kind sponsorship
from Epson who will print artist's work
Konica Minolta:
Dynax 7D Digital SLR
DiMAGE G600
DiMAGE Z10
DESKTOP Magazine:
Hard copy publication of the IDAA (all participating
artists will receive)
Years subscription to top 3 places
Macromedia:
1st - Studio MX 2005
2nd - Director MX 2005
3rd - Flash MX 2005
DES:
DES award for excellence - selected artist will
receive in kind sponsorship from DES who will supply and print artist's
work
Best PhotoEdition (color management software)
Adobe:
ADOBE Creative Suite Premium (Special Award)
Corel
Corel Painter IX
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 12
Data Basics:
Canto Software
Terry's Toffees:
Selection of Terry's award winning toffees
LEGAL
THINGS
* Finalists who supply art work on CD will not be returned -
they will be archived and only used for purposes outlined herein.
* IDA will not be responsible for any loss or damage arising from,
or incidental to, the IDAA.
* IDA will not be responsible for any freight or carrier charges associated
with any entry.
* No payment will be made for reproduction of images and material supplied.
* The material supplied may be used by IDA for the IDAA exhibition
which may include use of artist's names and or images for promotion
of same including the IDAA exhibition publication. Requests by 3rd
parties wanting to use IDAA images must obtain in writing permission
from the IDAA Executive Chair. The artist retains copyright in the
work all rights reserved.
* The material supplied may be used by IDA for the IDAA physical exhibition.
* If material supplied is suitable for use other than what's outlined
herein, the people supplying that material will be contacted separately
and permission sought by the Executive Chair.
* IDA has the right to change without notice the IDAA format, IDA will
notify all parties of any change to the IDAA format within 24 hours
of that change.
* IDA will seek sponsorship for the IDAA and will present prizes and
or awards in accordance with their legal agreement and obligation to
the sponsor.
* The IDA does not act as an artist's agent or representative nor does
it sell those works in the IDAA program. However, IDA can provide individual
representation to artists making the IDAA exhibition by mutual
agreement. Artists wishing to explore the benefits of IDA representation
should contact IDA Director. Interest relating to the selling of an
artists work in the IDAA will be forewarded directly to the artist.
*The information and opinions expressed on any material contained in
this web site including the IDAA is offered in good faith. It is a
condition of reading and using this material that you recognize that
we (anyone officially associated with International Digital Art, IDAA)
accept no liability whatsoever for any inaccuracies, inadequacies,
damages or costs you may incur or suffer as a result of making use
of any of this material. By entering the IDAA, artists or their agents
are guaranteeing that they own copyright in the work. The IDAA will
take no responsibility for any artist or 3rd party breaching copyright
law. The IDAA accepts all IDAA entries in good faith.
*Because of the large volume of entries received the initial judging
will be done by the IDAA Director and a member of the executive who
will then present selected images to the jury for final selection.
Both stages of selection are done without bias and in good faith.
* The IDAA invites any 3rd party to voice their opinion or concern
or suggestion relating to the IDAA by contacting IDAA Director Steve
Danzig directly.
* The IDAA Executive will offer equal opportunity for all artists to
enter the IDAA without bias. All general entries will be subjected
to the same review process. The IDAA Executive can also invite artists
to participate in the final exhibition.
* All information contain herein the IDAA web site is free information
and available for public access. Any correspondence between the IDAA
and 3rd parties will remain private and confidential.
CONDUCT & BEHAVIOR
IDAA reserves the right to:
If for any reason believes an artist's conduct in word or action to
be detrimental or unlawful in any way, it will have the right to remove
the artist's material immediately or take such action needed to resolve
the situation. The IDAA will notify the artist of any such action taken
against them within 24 hours of that action taking place. The Artist
agrees upon entry to these terms and will not make any claim whatsoever
against the IDAA or IDA and will accept all decisions as final - no
correspondence will be entered into.
The IDAA Director can change the IDAA format or rules to protect it's
position within the public arena but will notify all artists relating
to that change.
Artists may submit a complaint, suggestion or query in writing by contacting
the IDAA Director via email. The IDAA will promise in the spirit of
the competition to consider all requests equally and without bias.
The IDAA and its associated promotional graphics are © Steve Danzig
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