2007 MasterPEACE Art Competition

Submit Your Master PEACE Now (Extended Deadline)

The Multicultural Helping House Society, in partnership with the Dimasalang III International Artist Group, is pleased to announce the extension of the Master PEACE Art Competition deadline to September 7, 2007 . The contest is open to young aspiring artists residing in British Columbia .

Contestants are free to select from the three themes namely 1) world peace, 2) multiculturalism 3) and/or community service. “Master PEACE ” captures the essence of the themes: the Peace that our small world currently lacks; the Peace we achieve in bringing people together in multiculturalism through unity in diversity, anti-racism and universal understanding; and the Peace in one's heart found in volunteerism and community service.

The contest is designed to provide an opportunity to showcase the creative talents of children and youth, joining in the drive for peace consciousness. Divided into two categories, the first mural artists' category is open to youth aged 13-20 years old; and the second sidewalk artists' category is open to younger painters between ages 8-12 years old.

The grand prize mural winner's entry will be enlarged into a grand mural and displayed at the Multicultural Helping House Society Vancouver office rear entrance, located at 4802 Fraser Street (corner 32 nd Avenue ). The jury, comprising mainly of professional artists, will also select second and third prize runner-ups plus three honourable mentions.

For the younger category, aged 8-12 years old, six winning sidewalk artists' entries will be chosen. Their works of art will be embedded on the ground of the Multicultural Helping House Society rear entrance.

The winning original artworks will be displayed at both Vancouver and Richmond offices of the Multicultural Helping House Society. In addition, reproductions of the works of all 12 winners will be compiled and featured in a special edition 2009 calendar.

There is no entry fee. Winners will receive cash prizes: Youth 13-20 years old Grand Prize winner $1,000, First Runner-up $500, Second Runner-up $250, and three honorable mentions $200 each. Six winners from the 8-12 year old category will be awarded $200 each.

Guidelines for the competition are detailed below:

Participants must be residents of British Columbia between 8-20 years old.

Size requirement of submission is:

for youth 8-12 years old, size requirement is 8 ½ inches by 11 inches, on illustration board, drawing paper or canvas board
for youth 13 – 20 years old, size requirement is 9 inches by 19.4 inches on illustration board, drawing paper or canvas board.

Format: artwork design reflecting on the theme “Master PEACE ”. Use of any preferred medium (watercolor, oil, acrylic, charcoal, pastel, crayola, pencil, mixed media etc.) is acceptable.
An artist statement explaining the artwork, limited to a maximum of 200 words; and an entry title.
A release form certifying originality and compliance to contest rules signed by the entrant and parent/guardian/teacher.
Optional electronic submission of the scanned artwork and artist statement emailed to dimasalang3@yahoo.ca in pdf or jpeg format. Limited to one entry per person.
Original art piece(s), artist statement and signed release form to be mailed or delivered to the Multicultural Helping House Society, 4802 Fraser Street , Vancouver , BC V5V 4H4 , attention to Melba Suazo at 604-759-2001 or 604-879-3277. Website www.helpinghouse.org
Entries must be submitted by September 7, 2007 (Deadline Extended) .

For more information, please contact Melba Suazo at 604-879-3277 or 604-759-2001, or check www.helpinghouse.org .

Download release form and guidelines.

	2007 MasterPEACE Art Competition Submit Your Master PEACE Now (Extended Deadline) The Multicultural Helping House Society, in partnership with the Dimasalang III International Artist Group, is pleased to announce the extension of the Master PEACE Art Competition deadline to September 7, 2007 . The contest is open to young aspiring artists residing in British Columbia . Contestants are free to select from the three themes namely 1) world peace, 2) multiculturalism 3) and/or community service. “Master PEACE ” captures the essence of the themes: the Peace that our small world currently lacks; the Peace we achieve in bringing people together in multiculturalism through unity in diversity, anti-racism and universal understanding; and the Peace in one's heart found in volunteerism and community service. The contest is designed to provide an opportunity to showcase the creative talents of children and youth, joining in the drive for peace consciousness. Divided into two categories, the first mural artists' category is open to youth aged 13-20 years old; and the second sidewalk artists' category is open to younger painters between ages 8-12 years old. The grand prize mural winner's entry will be enlarged into a grand mural and displayed at the Multicultural Helping House Society Vancouver office rear entrance, located at 4802 Fraser Street (corner 32 nd Avenue ). The jury, comprising mainly of professional artists, will also select second and third prize runner-ups plus three honourable mentions. For the younger category, aged 8-12 years old, six winning sidewalk artists' entries will be chosen. Their works of art will be embedded on the ground of the Multicultural Helping House Society rear entrance. The winning original artworks will be displayed at both Vancouver and Richmond offices of the Multicultural Helping House Society. In addition, reproductions of the works of all 12 winners will be compiled and featured in a special edition 2009 calendar. There is no entry fee. Winners will receive cash prizes: Youth 13-20 years old Grand Prize winner $1,000, First Runner-up $500, Second Runner-up $250, and three honorable mentions $200 each. Six winners from the 8-12 year old category will be awarded $200 each. Guidelines for the competition are detailed below: Participants must be residents of British Columbia between 8-20 years old. Size requirement of submission is: for youth 8-12 years old, size requirement is 8 ½ inches by 11 inches, on illustration board, drawing paper or canvas board for youth 13 – 20 years old, size requirement is 9 inches by 19.4 inches on illustration board, drawing paper or canvas board. Format: artwork design reflecting on the theme “Master PEACE ”. Use of any preferred medium (watercolor, oil, acrylic, charcoal, pastel, crayola, pencil, mixed media etc.) is acceptable. An artist statement explaining the artwork, limited to a maximum of 200 words; and an entry title. A release form certifying originality and compliance to contest rules signed by the entrant and parent/guardian/teacher. Optional electronic submission of the scanned artwork and artist statement emailed to dimasalang3@yahoo.ca in pdf or jpeg format. Limited to one entry per person. Original art piece(s), artist statement and signed release form to be mailed or delivered to the Multicultural Helping House Society, 4802 Fraser Street , Vancouver , BC V5V 4H4 , attention to Melba Suazo at 604-759-2001 or 604-879-3277. Website www.helpinghouse.org Entries must be submitted by September 7, 2007 (Deadline Extended) . For more information, please contact Melba Suazo at 604-879-3277 or 604-759-2001, or check www.helpinghouse.org . Download release form and guidelines.