Science Art-Nature invites you to participate in a juried virtual exhibit, WINDOWS ON EVOLUTION: An Artistic Celebration of Charles Darwin, commemorating Darwin Day, February 12, 2013.
- The top 40 entries will be posted on Darwin Day, but all qualifying works will eventually be added.
- The exhibit will remain accessible through the Science Art-Nature website indefinitely.
We intend to have the exhibit announced through various websites including that of the Darwin Day Organization. Darwin Day, as described there, is “an international celebration of science and humanity.” Visit their site to see videos, lectures on evolution, and information on Darwin, evolution, Darwin Day events and more.
As always, our aim is to display and promote the best contemporary Science Art and to encourage discourse between the scientific and artistic communities.
- Each selected piece of art must portray a narrative about evolution. To help viewers step inside that narrative it must be accompanied by a 100-word caption describing the evolutionary context. For comparable caption examples, please refer to our previous shows in 2010 and 2011. For an example of evolutionary art, see our placeholder for the exhibit.
- The exhibit may be interactive, inviting commentaries from viewers. Send us your preference!
- The exhibit is open to all living artists working in any medium, although submission of traditional photographs is discouraged.
- Each artist may submit up to three works, but no more than two works from each artist will be selected.
A $15 donation will cover processing the first entry, and $5 is needed for each additional entry.
- Each submitting artist will receive a complimentary copy of the commemorative poster featuring the Grand Prize image.
- Save 30% ($5) on your first entry by confirming your intention to submit your form, jpg, and donation by October 1st.
- Donations must be paid in US currency, and can be paid via Paypal or via US check. Please access Paypal through the Donate Button:
or send your check to:
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AWARDS: The jury will determine the Grand Prize award of $800; the first place award of $300 and the second place award of $150.
SUBMISSION DATE: The deadline for entries is midnight, October 15th, 2012. If you have any questions, please contact Darryl Wheye <darrylw@stanford.edu> or Carel Brest van Kempen <cpbvk@juno.com>
Science Art-Nature is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to raising the visibility of Science Art (art that conveys truths about nature).
To be considered, please fill out the form, and email it to darrylw@stanford.edu
ENTRY FORM for the online “WINDOWS ON EVOLUTION" exhibit:
[PLEASE FILL IN COMPLETELY AND please do not use ALL CAPS]
Entry 1
Your name:
City, State (or Equivalent), Country:
Your website, or one that features work you've done:
Your Twitter handle, if you have one:
Title of your piece:
Medium and dimensions (metric and inches):
Production date:
Please include:
1) 100 word caption that explains the work’s connection to evolution. (Attach separately.) Entries without captions will not be processed. We will, however, help you with your caption, if requested.
2) The name of any species portrayed (English and Latin)
3) 1 low resolution (72 dpi) jpg (500 pixels high) and one (optional) detail, also 72 dpi, 500 pixels high
4) Mailing address for the poster.
Name
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City, State (or equivalent) and Zip (or equivalent)
Please let us know:
1) Would you be wiling to have your entry/entries be featured in a poster YES NO
2) Would you be willing to have your piece put on display if it wins Best of Show? YES NO
3) Is it okay for other websites to link to the exhibit? YES NO
Entry 2
Your name:
Title of your piece:
Medium and dimensions (metric and inches):
Production date:
Please include:
1) 100 word caption that explains the work’s connection to evolution. (Attach separately.) Entries without captions will not be processed. We will, however, help you with your caption, if requested.
2) The name of any species portrayed (English and Latin)
3) 1 low resolution (72 dpi) jpg (500 pixels high) and one (optional) detail, also 72 dpi, 500 pixels high
Entry 3
Your name:
Title of your piece:
Medium and dimensions (metric and inches):
Production date:
Please include:
1) 100 word caption that explains the work’s connection to evolution. (Attach separately.) Entries without captions will not be processed. We will, however, help you with your caption, if requested.
2) The name of any species portrayed (English and Latin)
3) 1 low resolution (72 dpi) jpg (500 pixels high) and one (optional) detail, also 72 dpi, 500 pixels high
Online access to images begins February 12, 2013. There is no end date. If you have questions, please contact: darrylw@stanford.edu
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