The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Montreal
in collaboration with
The Faculty of Fine Arts at Concordia University
present
V I S U A L
A R T S
C O M P E T I T I O N
Create, illustrate, inspire … and win a trip to POLAND
THE WORLD CHANGED IN 1989
...and it all started in Poland with a peaceful revolution that brought back freedom and democracy in a country
under Soviet-instated dictatorship. Capture the essence of 25 years of a free Poland, explore stories of nations
and people who followed Poland’s way and win a trip to this country full of history, beauty and creativity.
The collapse of the communist era culminated in the heart of Europe in 1989, in Poland, through a peaceful revolution
that claimed zero lives but brought freedom to millions. Poles reinstated democracy – a political belief deeply rooted
in their DNA for hundreds of years – removing themselves from 44 years of Soviet-instated dictatorship.
By the end of the year, the Berlin Wall came down and the Eastern Bloc nations threw off their shackles one by one,
inspired by the Polish transition.
SHARE YOUR INSPIRATION
In 2014, we are celebrating these events, which brought freedom to millions of Europeans and relief to the entire world.
You’re invited to join this celebration and to create, illustrate and inspire 25 years of a communism-free Poland.
Explore the story of people who departed from the darkest times of their history to become one of the most influential
European nations. Tell us about those who embraced the very same principles of solidarity and freedom to fight against
oppression and to save human dignity anywhere in the world. Your creation could win you a study trip to Poland!
www.facebook.com/PolskaFree25
THE COMPETITION
THE JURY
#PolskaFree25 Visual Arts Competition is an all-Canadian
art competition for young visual arts artists, celebrating
the 25th anniversary of the democratic transition
in Poland and in the Eastern Bloc.
The competition is organized by the Consulate General
of the Republic of Poland in Montreal in collaboration with
the Faculty of Fine Arts at Concordia University.
All submissions will be assessed in October 2014
by a jury composed of professional artists and professors
from Canadian universities.
The jury shall assess the works in terms of artistic
and technical merit and their content.
THE RULES
All visual arts artists being Canadian residents and aged
from 18 to 30 years are eligible to take part
in the competition.
Employees of the Poland’s diplomatic and consular posts,
their families and persons with whom they are domiciled
are not eligible for this competition.
Drawings, prints, photography, painting, mixed media
and short video artworks are allowed.
Works to be submitted should refer directly either to the
democratic transitions in Poland, its social, economic
and political success within the last 25 years or to other
international events and phenomena inspired by Poland’s
achievements.
One work per artist is allowed. It must be a recent piece,
produced within the past year.
The submission materials are:
• Submission form.
• Digital images of the work being submitted in a PC
compatible jpg file, with a resolution of 300 DPI and
an image size no smaller than 10 inches (25.4 cm)
horizontal measurement or a video .MOV file.
A single file must be no larger than 10 Mb in size.
• A complete description of the work, including title,
media and size.
• Artist statement of up to 180 words addressing
the work in general and the submission in particular.
All completed submissions are to be sent to the e-mail
address: [email protected]
All the submission materials are to be received
by the deadline of October 12th, 2014. Submissions that
are incomplete, illegible, damaged, or do not conform
to or satisfy any condition of the Rules may be disqualified
by the jury. No responsibility is taken by the Organizers
for lost, misdirected, late or destroyed submissions,
or for other errors.
THE AWARD
The jury shall select one work as the winner
of the competition and two runners-up.
The three successful artists will be awarded a study trip
to Poland organized and entirely funded by Poland’s
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During 7 days in Fall 2014 they will experience Poland
first-hand while visiting the country’s most successful
cultural
centers,
meeting
people
who
make
it happen and getting a taste of one of Europe’s most
vibrant arts scenes.
All awards are non-transferable and are not convertible
to cash.
All awarded artists will be contacted shortly after
the judging takes place. An announcement naming
the awarded artists will appear on the website
of the Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Montreal
(www.montreal.msz.gov.pl) and on the competition's
Facebook page (www.facebook.com/PolskaFree25).
All the jury’s decisions regarding this competition
and the selection of the awarded works are final
and without appeal. All submission materials become
property
of
the
Consulate
of
the
Republic
of Poland in Montreal and will not be returned.
The award-giving ceremony will be held in Montreal.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you need more information, do not hesitate to contact
us at: [email protected].
FOR MORE INSPIRATION
Visit our Facebook page to learn more about Poland, its
history, people and Poland's way to success.
www.facebook.com/PolskaFree25
SUBMISSION FORM
Name and surname:
Address:
Telephone number:
E-mail:
I enclose with this submission form:
• Digital images of the work in a PC compatible .JPG file, with a resolution of 300 DPI and an image
size no smaller than 10 inches (25.4 cm) horizontal measurement or a video .MOV file. No single file
sent is larger than 10 Megabytes in size;
• A complete description of the work, including title, media and size;
• Artist statement of up to 180 words addressing the work in general and the submission
in particular.
I
declare
that
I
am
submitting
my
own
work
produced
within
the
past
year.
I agree that all submission materials become property of the Consulate General of the Republic
of Poland in Montreal and will not be returned.
I agree that all submission materials may be used by the Organizers as deemed appropriate,
including but not limited to, their event advertising, promotional and public relations activities,
and on their website, without any further compensation.
I agree that if my art-work is selected as the winner of the competition or one of the two runnersup, the original shall be sent to and become the property of the Consulate of the Republic of
Poland in Montreal without any further compensation. In the case of media works, an HD copy
of the work will be delivered to the Organizers for non-exclusive, non-commercial dissemination,
and promotional ends.
I agree that I may be asked to submit a valid proof of being a resident of Canada.
I confirm that I have read and understood, and certify that I will comply with all of the Rules
of the #PolskaFree25 Visual Arts Competition.
Name and surname:
Signature:
Date: