Swatch Young Illustrators Award 2010 - call for entries

Undiscovered illustration and graphic artists worldwide now have the chance to reveal themselves internationally. Until the end of September 2010, Illustrative´s arms are open to receive works from new artists from all over the world for the Swatch Young Illustrators Award 2010.

The award offers the winners not only the opportunity to be part of Illustrative in May 2011 in Berlin, but also prizes worth 6.000 Euros, the opportunity to design a Swatch watch, publications and illustration agency contracts and the possibility of exhibiting in future Illustrative festivals in some of the most creative cities of the world.

Illustrative is the leading international forum for contemporary illustration and graphic arts. The exhibition displays an inspiring collection of fresh illustration and graphic art showcasing over 600 works from more than 60 artists. The next Illustrative will be held in Berlin in May 2011. Over the course of two weeks, the festival celebrate the illustrative arts, presents new talents and trends, exchanges ideas, marvels at progressive technologies, and rediscovers forgotten styles.

Illustrative features an exclusive exhibition and shows works from 60 internationally recognised illustrators in addition to hosting conferences, a film program, and parties. Degree Shows from leading Art Universities will be present, as will agencies at a Portfolio Review Weekend. Furthermore Illustrative assigns Awards for excellent illustration projects yearly. With international exhibitions in Museums and Galleries, Illustrative gives visibility to unconventional and innovative art projects that go beyond the mainstream. Illustrative is curated by Pascal Johanssen and initiated by Illustrative e.V., an independent non-profit-organization based in Berlin.

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