4 on 4 Art Competition: New York Artist Call for Entries, Submission Guidelines

In honor of its 40^th anniversary in 2012, Jordan Vineyard & Winery has created the 4 on 4 Art Competition, a four-city initiative that challenges local artists to create a commemorative work of art that blends the elegance of Jordan wines with the flavor of each city. The New York competition is being hosted by New York Foundation for the Arts.

New York: Guidelines and Application

Deadline: Friday, March 23, 2012 — Al­­­l materials due by 11:59 p.m.

Email application materials to NYFA’s Curatorial Program: Curatorial@nyfa.org 

CALL FOR ARTISTS: 4 on 4 Art Competition: Artists in four cities celebrating four decades of Jordan wine in their community. The four cities include: Miami, New York, Los Angeles & Dallas.  Artists submit a proposed artwork for a chance to win cash prizes up to $7,000 and a chance to have their winning work transformed into a 40^th anniversary limited-edition, commemorative piece.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION: To celebrate its 40^th anniversary in 2012, Jordan Vineyard & Winery is bringing wine country to New York artists in their own backyard, challenging these talented professionals to create a commemorative work of art that combines the essence of Jordan wine with New York’s distinct flavors of wine, food and design.

EXPOSURE OPPORTUNITIES: A panel of expert judges will select the top five proposed works of art that meet the competition criteria. These five submissions will be unveiled at a private Jordan 40^th anniversary event on April 5, 2012, and artists will be invited to attend. Those artists will then execute their proposed artworks over the course of four weeks. These five finished artworks, alongside their proposed submission pieces, will be shown at a public Jordan Winery tasting and art exhibition event in New York City in early May 2012, where a panel of judges will critique the works, and the grand prize, first runners-up and second runners-up winners will be announced. Jordan’s PR firm will promote all five artists and both events to New York media.

CASH PRIZES:

• Grand Award: $7,000 and the opportunity to be featured in two art exhibitions, publicity campaigns and Jordan 40^th anniversary commemorative gifts. The winning work will be transformed into a limited-edition piece forJordan’s loyal customers.
• Two 1st Runners-up: $1,000 each and the opportunity to be featured in 2 art exhibitions and pre- and post-event publicity.
• Two 2nd Runners-up: $500 each and the opportunity to be featured in 2 art exhibitions and pre- and post-event publicity.

CRITERIA:

• Applicants must be living and working in New York.
• Applicants must incorporate an element of Jordan Winery in their artwork. A list of elements and download instructions are included below.
• Applicants must incorporate an element of their local community in their artwork, such as New York architecture, landscapes or food culture.
• Original artwork must be in a format that is reproducible in lithograph, such as paintings or drawings.
• Winning artists agree to sign up to 200 limited-edition lithographs of their artwork in New York at a mutually agreed upon date in summer or fall 2012.
• Grand award-winning artwork becomes the property of Jordan Winery for display at the chateau and/or donation to a charity auction to be determined.

SUBMISSIONS:

• Applicants should submit ONE high-resolution image (jpeg) of proposed artwork via email to Curatorial@nyfa.org.
• In the body of your email please include artwork details including your first and last name, title of work, year, media and dimensions. Please also include your daytime phone number, your mailing address and your email address.
• Please also include a brief statement (200 words) about your artwork and how it fits within the theme of the competition.
• Please submit a sketch only and indicate the medium in which it will be executed (acrylic/watercolor/collage etc); artists will be selected to execute their proposed piece in early March 2012.
• Executed work must be 18” x 24” or larger.

Jordan Vineyard & Winery 4 on 4 Art Competition

Hosted by New York Foundation for the Arts

Deadline: Friday, March 23, 2012 — Al­­­l materials due by 11:59 p.m.

Email application materials to NYFA’s Curatorial Program: Curatorial@nyfa.org

Artists Capturing Jordan Estate

Over the years, the Jordans have commissioned artists to capture the beauty of the winery chateau through the seasons – its ivy-draped façade, window boxes sprouting spring flowers, the antique clock above a sweeping balcony. To celebrate a special dual anniversary in 2012—both the founding of the winery and second-generation vintner John Jordan’s 40th birthday—Jordan Vineyard & Winery is bringing wine country to artists across the country through the 4 on 4 Art Competition.

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