Submit to Salt Spring National Art Prize

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Canadian artists are invited to apply between Jan. 10 and May 31 for the Salt Spring National Art Prize.

Some 50 finalists will be selected anonymously by jury to be in an exhibition on Salt Spring Island that runs from Sept. 21 to Oct. 21.

There are nine awards, five selected by jurors and three by public vote. Winners will be announced at a gala on Oct. 19.

Prizes include the $20,000 Joan McConnell Award, and four jurors' choice awards of $3,000 apiece. The three people's choice awards are worth $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000. As well, one Salt Spring artist will receive $2,000.

The contest seeks to encourage artists who demonstrate originality, quality, integrity and creativity in significant work with visual impact and depth of meaning.

More information can be found at www.saltspringartprize.ca.

Source: Salt Spring National Art Prize