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I have a significant number of friends that simply won’t cook for me. They assume, based on my writing, that I might be too discerning. It is ridiculous and unfounded, of course. I eat everything (except wheat). But many of them have read enough of my posts to feel safe if they always include a stinky cheese. And, a handful of them have read my posts closely enough to know that goat cheese is proverbial gold. If you only get one chance to make a first impression, goat cheese is always the gold standard. This next Call gives you an opportunity to see if your work is the gold standard. Please take this chance…
Check out this Call for Entries from Yamana Gold (Toronto, Ontario) for Passion to Perform. There is NO entry fee, but you only get one shot–one entry. I usually give gentle nudges to my readers, but this time, I’m just going to say it. No fee, phenomenal prizes, possible purchase awards AND they pay to ship the work. Please do your homework, take a chance, and give it a shot…
Yamana Gold is one of the world’s leading gold mining companies, with operations and projects based throughout the Americas. They believe in creating options for all of their stakeholders, in a prudent, reliable and reasonable way.
Performance is at the centre of Yamana Gold’s entrepreneurial culture and business strategy, constantly inspiring over 8,500 colleagues who are committed to delivering value through Yamana Gold’s core principles:
– Sustainability
– Dependability
– Respect for the environment and our communities
– Safety of their colleagues.
“Passion to Perform” is an art competition which celebrates the success of Yamana Gold. You are invited to create a work of art entitled “Passion to Perform”, motivated by Yamana Gold’s company and core principles. Please use this title as a guide only; there is no need for literal interpretation or for entrants to feel restricted by any artistic spirit or flair.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists
MEDIA: Paintings, photography, sculptures and drawings.
DEADLINE: February 7, 2014 or when 1000 entries are received.
Editor’s Note: I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH… they have lots of entries already. DO NOT procrastinate. Once they hit 1000, your opportunity to participate will be gone. Don’t miss out. Clear enough?
NOTIFICATION: By February 14, 2014 – Results of initial entry, short listed notices, instructions on the 60-video & transportation of works. By March 7, 2014 – Results of final round of judging & award notices.
ENTRY FEE: None. AND, if you are chosen NO SHIPPING FEES. No kidding.
JUROR: A representative from the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Members of the Board of Directors of Yamana Gold (including the CEO, Peter Marrone) and Mrs. Jane Marrone, artist and competition founder
AWARDS: First prize $6,000, second prize $2,500 and third prize of $1,000.
SALES: The corporation has established a fund for the acquisition of additional artworks for its private collection. These acquisitions will be selected from the short listed artworks.
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THEME: Work that highlights reoccurring themes, imagery, or symbols in their work or a series of works
