Deadline:
10.07.2016


The International Exlibris Competition Varna is open for artists from all over the world, without limitation of education and occupation, aged 16 years or more, who accept its rules. There are no restrictions as to the themes or techniques used.

The work shall be printed on paper not larger than 290 mm x 210 mm; the image (engraved part) shall not exceed the size of 150 x 150 mm. The following words have to appear in all the works: “Ex libris”, “Bookplate” or some other similar expression (e.g. “From the library of...”), besides the name of the person or institution the work has been designed for. The bookplates are to have (under the image) the author’s signature, year of creation, technique and title (if the work has such), print number or “edition of author” abbreviation - E/A, A/P.

Participants are allowed to send maximum 5 (five) different bookplates, each of them in three signed copies. The works shall be created in the years 2014-2016. Art works presented in previous Exlibris Competition Varna shall not be accepted. The submitted art works will not be returned and will remain property of the graphic collection of the organizer of the event: Largo Art Gallery.

No limitations exist regarding the printmaking techniques. In addition to traditional printmaking techniques, computer designs shall also be accepted, providing that works of art are made in limited total print. Photocopies, drawings or sketches shall not be accepted.

No entry fee

Prizes: 
First Prize: 400 EUR and invitation for one-man show during the next International Exlibris Competition in Largo Art Gallery in Varna;
Second Prize: 200 EUR;
Third Prize, Istanbul Exlibris Society’s Prize: 100 EUR;
Young Artist Award, for the young artist (under age of 28), student in art-school, artcollege, university of arts: 100 EUR and web-presentation on the website of the competition;
Sponsor awards;
The Jury shall also be competent to attribute Honourable Mentions and Certificates of Honour to the ex-libris deserving honorary awards.

Details:
http://exlibris-competition-varna.org/