Introduction

Introduction

Aim:-This assignment aims to broaden ability to select and visually record from a range of sources in order to communicate information to different audiences.

Melbourne, in South Derbyshire hosts one of the biggest art festivals in the East Midlands and aims to encourage creativity in the visual arts.   The Festival supports young and emerging artists by giving them the opportunity to exhibit at Melbourne Festival and this year we are launching the MELBOURNE FESTIVAL EMERGING TALENT AWARD. The Award is targeted at artists aged 16 - 25 who are in education or have just left it and interested in a career in Art. It is aimed at Artists in the East Midlands area.

The Award is part of a programme titled “Expanding Horizons” supported by an Arts Council England Grant for the Arts and a local benefactor. The winner will receive £1000, with a runner up award of £250. All shortlisted entries will be exhibited at the 2014 Festival. The Festival team will provide mentoring sessions for the winner and a place on the 2015 Melbourne Festival Art & Architecture Trail. 

The Brief

The theme “Expanding Horizons” is about reaching out to the wider communities in Derbyshire and beyond, however the theme is open to individual and imaginative interpretation. 

The piece will be judged on originality, and imaginative interpretation of the brief. It should be innovative and engaging and show a high level of technical ability. The work must be of excellent quality in both materials and application. Students are invited to use the piece for their current art practice,  provided they can show the work is original for the competition.

STAGE ONE: Artists should apply with their proposal, including images of previous work and an outline description of their intentions. This might include sketches or a description as appropriate, along with CV’s and/or Artist’s Statement and any supporting information. Deadline: 14th March 2014

STAGE TWO: A selection team will shortlist up to 20 proposals. The selection process will consider originality, technical ability, interpretation of the theme and future potential. All artists will be advised of the selection team decision by 31st March 2014. 

STAGE THREE: Invited artists will need to present their work by 30^th August ready for exhibition on 12^th & 13^th September 2013. Artists in full time study will need to complete work for tutor approval by June 2014, and will be responsible for safe storage of artwork. The delivery and collection of work is the responsibility of the artist. Artists will be provided with details of delivery arrangements.

STAGE FOUR: The selection team will review the final pieces submitted by the shortlisted artists on or before Friday 12^th September. The Melbourne Festival Emerging Talent Award will be presented at 5pm on Saturday 13^th September entrants should be available to attend.