Recycling Rembrandt: Red Bull Art of Can Inspires Modern Masterpieces Nationwide
Submissions Now Being Accepted for Philadelphia and Chicago Exhibits
Mar. 6, 2007 01:10 PM
SANTA MONICA, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/06/07 -- No limits. No rules. Just one common
inspiration: a Red Bull can. The Red Bull Art of Can announces its 2007
nationwide search for aluminum-inspired art. The contest is open to all
artists, regardless of age or experience, and encourages entries in all
mediums. Approximately 40 pieces will be selected and displayed at each
exhibit in Philadelphia and Chicago this fall. A grand prize winner will be
chosen in each city and will be awarded an all expense paid trip for two to
Art Basel, the world's premier modern and contemporary art fair in Basel,
Switzerland. Inspired artists can register online at
www.redbullartofcanusa.com for a chance to have their work displayed in the
city to which they applied.
Since 1997, the Red Bull Art of Can has been traveling the globe, bringing
creativity and inspiration to artists in Austria, Germany, Holland, New
Zealand, South Africa and Switzerland. The contest made its U.S. debut in
Boston in 2005, followed by exhibits in Atlanta, Dallas and Minneapolis in
2006 which garnered nearly 650 submissions. Artwork from previous U.S.
exhibits can be viewed online at www.redbullartofcanusa.com.
BREAKING THE MOLD
The Red Bull Art of Can offers a platform through which any person
regardless of age may take part. Artists, students, grandparents and
everyone in-between are invited to submit their recycled masterpieces. The
Red Bull Art of Can is a true expression of the imagination with few
restrictions placed.
Contestants are asked to use the Red Bull can, a little inspiration and a
lot of imagination to conceive a work of art in any medium: sculpture,
collage, animation, a piece of furniture perhaps or even a song. There are
no limits other than the boundaries of one's imagination.
A distinguished panel of judges and art critics will determine the top
winners in the two cities. Their decision will be based on the following
criteria: Creative Concept (overall idea behind the piece), Conceptual
Execution (how well did the piece translate the concept idea), and
Construction (how well the piece is made/ special effort/ unusual medium).
LET THE CREATIVITY COMMENCE
Ready to hit the drafting table? Potential Picassos may apply online at
www.redbullartofcanusa.com and select either Philadelphia or Chicago.
Artists must register by the following dates:
Registration Public Exhibition
City Deadline Location Dates
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Philadelphia June 13 F.U.E.L. Collection October 19 -
November 2
Chicago June 25 River East Art Center November 9 - 18
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