Austria & Canada: Open Call for Artists

Artivive, the Embassy of Austria in Canada, and the Embassy of Canada in Austria invite you to be part of the 70th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Austria and Canada. They wish to highlight the various possibilities of what these relations can mean for both countries on this occasion that will be celebrated during 2022.
Believing in the creative power of arts to showcase our bilateral experiences, they are aiming to visualize how these close relations have been and always will be vital to bring our peoples and cultures together, learn from one another, and help each other to build a better future for everyone.
This open call invites all artists/creators to bring to life artworks that reflect personal experiences, emotional ties, or distinct perspectives related to one or both countries, as well as similarities between the two countries  (social issues, minority groups, culture clash, language-related topics, nature/environment, etc.).
The ten winning artists will have the opportunity to show their animated artworks at exhibitions that will take place in Austria and Canada in 2022.

REQUIREMENTS

• Artists must submit an animated artwork created with the Artivive augmented reality interface. 
• The artwork must be sent in an A2 format (42.0 x 59.4 cm) with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
• Group submissions by multiple artists or  art collectives are also permitted. 
• Artists are allowed to submit either a single artwork or several artworks focused on one concept.
• This competition is open to everyone 18 years of age or older on the starting date. 

SUBMISSION PROCESS

• Register for a free account on Artivive.
• Create your animated artwork using ‘Bridge,’ our creative tool. Do not forget to fill out the “ARTWORK INFO” section (max. 250 characters).
• Use the form provided below to submit a trigger image of your AR artwork and a written concept (max. 500 characters) for reviewing purposes.
• Submissions are allowed in English, French, or German (both for the artwork and the written concept).

SELECTION

• A group of curators from Austria and Canada will select the  ten winning artworks that will undergo a quality check, authenticity, and provenance verification. 
• The ten winning artists will have the opportunity to show their animated artworks at exhibitions that will take place in Austria and Canada in 2022.
• The winning artists will receive the following prizes: 1st place: 600 EUR, 2nd place: 400 EUR, 3rd place: 250 EUR, 4th place: 150 EUR, 5th to 10th place: 100 EUR.

SCHEDULE
Submissions open: November 02, 2021
Submissions deadline: January 10, 2022, at 11:59 pm CET
Announcement of the winners: February 01, 2022
Exhibitions in Austria and Canada in 2022

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