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Written by Kathy Austin
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Friday, 02 May 2008 |
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Aspiring artists have a tough time getting their works on display. Entering an art competition is one way that an artist can exhibit his paintings. Even getting a place in a prestigious art competition can be a great boost to his or her self esteem. Many a successful artist has to thank these competition for getting them launched on the highway of success.
by KathyAustin
Aspiring artists have a tough time getting their works on display. Entering an art competition is one way that an artist can exhibit his paintings. Even getting a place in a prestigious art competition can be a great boost to his or her self esteem. Many a successful artist has to thank these competition for getting them launched on the highway of success.
People generally attend competitions, not necessarily on art. Most people would normally hesitate to put their foot into an art gallery, but would unfalteringly enter into a place where a competition event is taking place and even come out with some pretty bold statements.
One of the main factors that greatly enhanced the reputation of an art competition is the standing of the Judge who is going to preside over the function. Some competitions have a panel of Judges to grace the occasion. The more well known the Judge or the Jury, the more notable the event. Most of these contests are regular happenings, taking place once or twice a year. Some have an established history and these are the ones that create a center of attention.
Art competitions can be either general in nature or can be held on a specific theme. These can be based on the medium of expression (like charcoal or oils), style (cubism), type (miniature painting) or content (still life, people etc.). Each theme or topic has its own specific following of collectors who make it a point to attend such competitions.
The place where a competition is held also plays a great role in the success of the same. A competition in a art gallery or a museum rather than a sidewalk has more standing. So does the fact whether a catalog is published or not or whether prizes are offered or not. The more prestigious the contest the more the chances of the winner or the runner up or even an entrant to gain further exposure.
The odds of a particular work of art, whether it had won a prize or not, coming to the attention of a knowledgeable collector is possible. Even a favorable comment on it by the Judge or any member of the panel of Judges enhances the value of the work. The collector may or may not purchase it, but someone else might. Some painting may catch the fancy of another spectator who might not be a connoisseur, but who simply likes it. Experiencing art is on the personal level.
Leaving alone the aesthetic part of art competitions, participating and winning an art competition can be highly profitable business. Every year, quite a number of art competitions take place and the prizes offered could well run into five figures or more. For a serious artist, and more so for a budding one, entering his or her works into as many a competition as possible might result in a win and future fame. These contests symbolize an art world and an art market of their own.
The Internet is undoubtedly the best place to hunt for information on these art competitions. Enter as many competitions as possible and you stand a good chance of making a name for yourself and winning some great prizes. The transition to a reputed gallery usually starts here.
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