Prospectus 2008

Welcome to the 22nd annual Arts For The Parks Competition for 2008.

We’ve redesigned the contest to make it more artist friendly. All submissions are digitally submitted and require no need to spend money on slides, CD’s and shipping art across the country. We’ve also opened up the competition to include State and Local Parks and added additional categories for photography and digital art. Our prize pool is one of the richest in the country and we continue to work hard to expand it.

As in the past, we are priveleged to include the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) as a major partner in our mission. The National Parks Conservation Association is America’s only private, non profit advocacy organization dedicated solely to protecting, preserving, and enhancing the National Park System and expends amounts approaching $20 million annually in support of those goals. You can learn more about the NPCA by clicking on the image above.

AWARDS AND PRIZES

In addition to the potential for Prizes and Awards, every participating artist receives a $25 membership in the NPCA, a subscription to National Parks Magazine,  and a heavy duty fleece blanket bearing the NPCA logo as  special recognition for participation and support.

Medals And Cash Awards:

Grand Prize Winner: Gold Medal, $4,000 Cash Award

Regional Award Winners (3): Silver Medal, $1,500 Cash Award Each

History Category: Bronze Medal,  $1,000 Cash Award

Wildlife Category: Bronze Medal, $1,000 Cash Award

Photography Category: Bronze Medal, $1,000 Cash Award

Digital Art Category: Bronze Medal, $1,000 Cash Award

Sponsor Categories:

FanArtReview.com American Parks Heritage Trophy, $100 Award

SPECIFICATIONS

This is an international competition open to all artists. Landscape, wildlife, and/or history represented within areas governed by Federal, State, County or Local Governmental Organizations located within the United States and its territories qualifies.

Flora, fauna and geography must be indigenous to the site depicted.  

Original, two-dimensional art only,  NO sculpture or other 3-D works will be accepted. Representational work only. Abstract submissions will be disqualified. Oil, watercolor,  acrylic, gouache,  tempera, alkyd and pastel, digital artwork and photography are accepted.

All entries submitted must be available for sale.  Navigate to the Online Entry Form for more specific information on how to enter.

CRITERIA

The judges will be looking for a variety of locations, subject matter, and artistic interpretation of sites. Locations depicted should be representative of that particular site and subjects should likewise be indigenous to the particular site. Entries will be evaluated on the basis of artistic merit, composition, technical merit, use of media, and the artist’s ability to capture the “essence” or “feeling of appreciation” for the chosen site. This years judges will be announced after entries are closed. Judges consist of professional artists, gallery owners, and museum curators.

COMPETITION TIMELINE

May 31, 2008   Deadline for Early Bird Entries ($40)

July 31, 2008   Deadline for Entries ($50)                                            

August 31, 2008   Winners Announced

Additional paintings may be entered for $20 each. A separate entry form must accompany each additional painting.                    

                    

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS 

Gold, Silver and Bronze MedaL winners will have their works published as limited edition, museum quality prints.  Additional licensed merchandise containing their images may be included in books, posters, calendars, note-cards, and other commemorative merchandise. Top 100 finalists will have their works displayed and sold on site. Selected works will appear in calendars and prints. All entrants receive a membership in the National Parks Conservation Association and will receive a free tote bag bearing the NPCA logo. Art will also be exhibited in galleries and parks throughout the United States as part of a special tour.