| Silpakorn University in collaboration with
PTT Public Company Limited have announced the 21st
PTT Art Contest for the year 2006 under the topic 'Sufficiency
Economy: A Thai Way of Living'
with the objectives to promote Thai artists' creativity and to encourage
the development of contemporary art in Thailand. The followings are
the rules of the competition:
1. Types of Work
Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Arts, or other forms of
Visual Arts
2. Eligibility
2.1 Thai nationalities with permanent residence in Thailand
2.2 Entries must be original and genuine
2.3 Entries must never before enter any other domestic competition/exhibition
2.4 Categories of competitors
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2.4.1 Young artists
- 8 years old and under
- Between 9-13 years old
- Between 14-17 years old
2.4.2 General artists |
4. Rules of Entrance
4.1 Each individual could submit a maximum of three pieces of work by
hand or mail at Silpakorn University Art Center, Tha Phra Palace, Na
Phra Lan Road, Bangkok 10200.
4.2 Each individual must fill out the application form(s) clearly with
name, address and other information in Thai and English. A completed
form must be securely attached to the back of each entry.
4.3 For young artist, date of birth together with certified signatures
of their teachers/parents are required to be attached to their works.
4.4 For artist aged less than 14 years old, entry size is limited from
15" x 22" minimum to 22" x 30" maximum.
4.5 For artist aged between 14-17 years old, the minimum size is 22"
x 30" while the width, length or height of each work must not exceed
40", or 1 meter, excluding frame.
4.6 For general artists, the width, length or height of their entries
must not exceed 60", or 1.5 meters, excluding frame.
4.7 Submitted pieces must come in good condition and ready for installation/display.
While the judges will single out the qualified ones for exhibition,
every piece will be handled with great care to keep away from physical
damages except out-of-control occurrences.
5. Judging Criteria
Starting 16 June 2006, the announcement
of the results will be posted at Silpakorn University Art Gallery, Tha
Phra Palace, Na Phra Lan Road, Bangkok, and in the 'Matichon' Newspaper
(16 June 2006 issue), and at the web site www.pttplc.com.
6. Prizes and Certificates
6.1 For young artists:
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8 years old and under
no. of prizes worth
- Top Prize 1 Bt 6,000
- Distinguished Prize 2 Bt 5,000 each
- Subsidiary Prize 3 Bt 3,000 each
Between 9-13 years old
- Top Prize 1 Bt 8,000
- Distinguished Prize 2 Bt 6,000 each
- Subsidiary Prize 3 Bt 4,000 each
Between 14-17 years old
- Top Prize 1 Bt 10,000
- Distinguished Prize 2 Bt 8,000 each
- Subsidiary Prize 3 Bt 5,000 each
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6.2 For general artists:
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- Top Prize 1 Bt 100,000
- Distinguished Prize 5 Bt 50,000 each
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NOTE: Each prize will be paid less 5% for tax
7. Submission of entries
May 24-31, 2006 from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at Silpakorn
University Art Center (SUAC)
Announcement of results June 16, 2006 at SUAC, in
Mathichon Newspaper (6/16/06 issue) and at www.pttplc.com
For more information at website www.pttplc.com
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