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Open Call for Artists of All Mediums to Exhibit Original Work at 2009 Red Bull Art of Can
National Juried Exhibition Will Take Place in Washington, D.C. This Fall
| Source: Red Bull North America
WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - February 19, 2009) - Red Bull Art of Can is a national juried
exhibition featuring artwork in a variety of media that have one thing in
common -- they are all inspired by Red Bull or crafted from the iconic blue
and silver cans. The juried exhibition is open to anyone with a flair for
creativity and the talent to transform an original concept into a
compelling piece of art that can be shared with a public audience.
Registration is free and open to artists nationwide through May 15, 2009.
Sculptures, paintings, digital/graphic designs and various forms of mixed
media will all be considered. Registration forms and details can be
accessed at http://www.redbullartofcan.com.
MAKING THE CUT
Red Bull Art of Can has very few rules but the most important are: Artwork
should be inspired by Red Bull or incorporate the aluminum can; and all
artwork must be submitted to drop off location or postmarked by May 15,
2009. All submitted pieces will be critiqued by a prominent panel of judges
from the Washington, D.C. art community. On average, 40-60 pieces will be
accepted into the national exhibit. Judges will review each piece based on
the three Cs -- Creativity (overall idea behind the piece), Conceptual
execution (how well the piece translates the idea) and Construction (the
quality of production/final presentation). Those with the highest marks
will be featured in the 2009 Red Bull Art of Can exhibit and will receive
national recognition and exposure.
A select number of pieces from the exhibition will also be included in
advertising. Additionally, judges will award top honors to the three most
compelling creations. First place honors include an all-expense paid trip
for two to Art Basel Switzerland -- the world's premier modern and
contemporary art fair. Awards for second place include an all-expense paid
trip for two to Art Basel in Miami. Third place will be honored with a
customized local art experience.
'ALUMINATED' VISION
The blue and silver Red Bull cans have captured the imagination of
thousands of artists worldwide that have crafted pieces utilizing the cans
or representing the fuel and energy they provide. Works from past exhibits
include a spectacular dragon sculpture soaring above clouds; a glowing
six-foot-tall beehive complete with a colony of swarming bees; an
interactive computer program that generates 'canned' digital sculptures; a
glittering, floor-length ballroom gown; and a six-foot-tall knight in
shining armor.
The 2009 Red Bull Art of Can Exhibition will be hosted in October in
Washington, D.C. at the iconic Union Station. Washington, D.C. has firmly
secured its position as an internationally-recognized mecca of visual arts.
Other U.S. cities that have hosted Red Bull Art of Can exhibits include
Boston, Atlanta, Dallas, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Houston and Chicago.
Red Bull Art of Can has a long international history which began in Europe
in 2000. Since then, exhibits have been hosted all over the world including
Prague, Switzerland, London, Dublin, Dubai, Budapest, Vienna, Warsaw and
Amsterdam.
To register and learn more about Red Bull Art of Can visit
www.redbullartofcan.com. For media inquiries, photos, video or interviews,
please contact Libby Tierney at elizabeth.tierney@us.redbull.com. Photos
from passed events can be found on www.redbull-photofiles.com.