PAF Painting Competition 2010

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ART ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (AAP), in cooperation with the PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE (PAF), invites you to join in the PAF PAINTING COMPETITION 2010, with the THEME: “The Role of the Philippine Air Force in Philippine History.”

RULES AND REGULATIONS:
The Art Association of the Philippines in cooperation with the Philippine Air Force is inviting Filipino artists to join the 2010 PAF Painting Competition.

The artist is encouraged to explore his best in presenting and conceptualizing his artwork entry. It is through this competition that we hope to view and produce diverse interpretations of what is inside the artist’s mind.

Please read all the mechanics, rules and regulations carefully. The PAF / AAP shall be strict in the implementation of the mechanics rules and regulations set. Entries could be disqualified for technical reasons.

1. Official entry forms are available in all PAF offices and Art Association of the Philippines Office (AAP), Km.0 Kanlungan Ng Sining, Rizal Park Manila, starting OCTOBER 18, 2010.

2. The competition is open to all Filipino artist age, 16 years old and above. Only one entry per participant will be accepted. There is no participation fee.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
3. Entry must follow the THEME COMPETITION.

4. Required size:
Student Category – 24 x 36 or 36 x 24 inches (Size of Artwork) excluding frame
Professional Category – 30 x 40 Or 40 x 30 inches (Size of Artwork) excluding frame. Should be ready for hanging

5. All entries must be framed or in a wrapped around type of canvas.

6. The medium acceptable is only oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas or water color on paper.

ENTRY must be in REPRESENTATIONAL STYLE; ABSTRACT style will not be accepted. Mixed-media entry IS NOT allowed. For watercolor entries, any water color paper is allowed EXCEPT Illustration Board.

7. The entry must be dated not earlier than 2010, must be his/her original work, and must not have been exhibited before or revised or awarded a prize in another contest.

8. The entry must be signed and must be properly labeled at the back, indicating: Artist (Name, Address, and Contact Numbers) Title of the work, Medium, Size, Year and Price.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
9. All participants must be responsible for their entries. PAF shall not undertake any pick-up or transportation of any artwork to or from any point of origin. Wet paintings will not be accepted.

10. Entry must be submitted at the PAF Museum located at the Villamor Airbase, Pasay City on DECEMBER 4, 2010 from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm only.

11. Entry submitted before or after the stated date and time shall not be accepted. Mail forwarders coming from the provinces should be advised by the participants themselves that the entry will only be accepted on the said submission date. Participants from the provinces are also encouraged to group together so that bringing or shipping their entries to Pasay city will be cheaper.

12. During the submission, the entry must have the following:
A) Completely filled-out and signed official entry with one (1) 1 x 1 ID colored picture.
B) Photocopy of a valid ID. The only acceptable IDs include: Current School ID, PRC License, Drivers License, Official Company ID, Postal ID, SSS ID, AAP Membership ID.
C) 5 x 7 inches colored photo of the work in the following information written at the back: Artist (Name, Address and Contact Numbers) Title of the work, Medium, Size, Year and Price.
D) Notarized affidavit certifying originality of entry and subscription to the rules and regulations of the competition.

JUDGING, PRIZES AND AWARDING DATE:
13. Announcement and awarding of winners will be on DECEMBER 10, 2010 at 6:00 pm at the PAF Museum, Pasay City.

14. Cash Awards for the winners:
STUDENT CATEGORY:
1st Prize 50,000.00 plus plaque
2nd Prize 30,000.00 plus plaque
3rdPrize 20,000.00 plus plaque
1 People’s Choice Award 20,000.00 plus medal
10 Juror’s Choice 10,000.00 each plus medal

PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY:
1st Prize 150,000.00 plus plaque
2nd Prize 100,000.00 plus plaque
3rdPrize 50,000.00 plus plaque
1 People’s Choice Award 50,000.00 plus medal
10 Juror’s Choice 20,000.00 each plus medal

All prizes are subject to 20% tax per government ruling.

15. All the 28 Prize Winning entries will automatically become properties of the PAF and will be included in the PAF Art Collection.

16. Judges may decide not to award prizes if the entries do not meet certain artistic and competition requirements. All the decisions of the board of judges SHALL BE FINAL.

OTHER PROVISIONS:
17. The PAF Museum and AAP reserves the right to use the name and photo of the artist and his/her entry for free in any broadcast, or print medium. The artist also grants PAF the right to exhibit the entries as deemed fit. The PAF and AAP reserve the right to decide which of the entries will be displayed during the competition exhibition.

18. During the exhibition proper, all non-winning entries will be offered for sale to general public subject to a 30% commission for the Art Association of the Philippines to support their programs and projects.

19. All possible care will be taken for the entries submitted. However, the PAF Museum assumes to responsibility for any loss or damage to the entries before, during and/or after the competition.

20. All none winning entries must be retrieved by the participants or their designated representatives starting JANUARY 10-FEBUARY 10, 2011 only. Unclaimed artworks after this date will be disposed by the PAF Museum accordingly.

21. Officers of Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) are not allowed to participate in the said competition.

Official entry forms and guidelines available at the:
- Philippines Air Force Museum, Gate 4, Villamor Air Base
- AAP Office and Gallery, Km 0 Kanlungan ng Sining Rizal Park, Manila

For more info and details:
- LTC Epifanio P. Panzo Jr. PAF- (632) 854-6729
- Mr. Fidel Sarmiento - +63.921.6606997