"I Have the Right" Juried Art Competition

The PICTURE Art Foundation seeks artwork from artists and/or collectors for an upcoming art exhibition, November 2011 - August 2012 at PICTURE Cultural Art in Carson, CA. Awards: $5000; $2000 for Best of Show and $750 for each of 4 categories. Artwork will be selected by the PICTURE Art Foundation Board of Directors. Seeking art in all media that illustrates a cultural interpretation of the exhibit theme, Human Rights, including art that addresses: • The Right to be Free; from oppression, to choose my leaders, to worship openly, to live in peace and to get an education • The Right to Express Myself; speak freely, be myself and to create • The Right to Dream; anything is possible, war can end, hunger can be eliminated • The Right to Love; myself and the person I choose. Submissions should include: 1) Artist Biography 2) Photographs of Artwork 3) Size and media description for the art 4) Artist Statement regarding the submitted work, describing its connection to the exhibit theme. This statement will be used in the exhibit catalogue should the piece be selected 5) Confirmation that submission in the exhibit does not infringe on any copyrights 6) Insured value 7) Sale price, if applicable 8) Any special installation requirements. Limit: 3 pieces per applicant per category (Freedom, Expression, Dreaming and Love). Submissions may be sent via e-mail or mail. No entry fee. Deadline: October 6, 2011. Visit website to learn more, or send a SASE to: 437 Via el Chico, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. Questions? Contact Michael Johnson at mjohnson@pictureartfoundation.org or 323-363-7044.