The Art of Politics 2008 - Call for Artists

The Art of Politics is a dynamic and innovative way to engage Americans this election year by fusing the political issues that people are passionate about with stylized artistic posters in a nationwide contest. The result is a visual expression of issues reflecting the diversity of our country. The Art of Politics is sure to grab the attention of everyone, regardless of their political leanings.

Launching January 2008, solicitations for original graphic art posters representing a political issue of the artist’s choice will go out around the country. Artwork will be collected over a five month period and displayed on our website. Throughout the month of May 2008, a democratic People’s Choice system of voting will determine which posters make it to the final round. Three posters will be chosen as the final contest winners in early June.

Things to Keep in Mind

• Theme: Political issues of local, national or global significance.
• All artwork must be original. You must have permission to use any copyrighted images displayed in your artwork.
• You can submit multiple pieces of art but only one prize per person will be awarded.
• For the purposes of judging, your name should not appear in the artwork.
• Prize information coming soon!

Submission Information

To submit your poster to Art of Politics please review the Official Rules and then follow these three steps:

1. All information can be emailed to: info [at] artofpolitics2008 [dot] com
2. Include in the body of your e-mail:
• Full Name
• Age
• City and State (or where you currently reside)
• E-mail Address (if different than the address you are mailing from)
• Phone Number
• Submission Title
• Issue Depicted in Poster
3. Attach your poster to the e-mail as a jpg file; posters should be 8.5″ x 11″
   in size at 72 DPI and under 1MB. Artwork must be submitted electronically; original artwork will not be accepted.
4. You will receive an email notification that your artwork has been received.

Judging Criteria

• The poster theme “Political Issues” is addressed
• Contest guidelines, including deadline for submission are met
• Message is clearly conveyed
• Creativity and originality
• Artistic and design quality

Deadline

Entries must be e-mailed as jpg attachments no later than midnight April 30, 2008.

Questions? Contact: info [at] artofpolitics2008 [dot] com

Official Rules (PDF)

Check out our Myspace page: myspace.com/ArtOfPolitics

Deadline: April 30th, 2008

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