Calling all artists!
In the spirit of MacEwan’s long history of artistic collaborations, Bent River Records (BRR) is offering an opportunity to have your design featured on collaborative original work.
This competition honours the continued support of MacEwan’s Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Dr. Craig Monk. His generous contributions to Bent River Records have made student opportunities like this possible. This contest is open to all currently enrolled MacEwan students.
ABOUT THE COMPETITION: Artists will submit original cover artwork for the winners of the Bent River Records Song Writing Competition series. Participants may take inspiration from the competition theme of “gratitude” and/or the two competition winners “Red Sky River” written by Sean Fulton, and “Phoenix Rising” written by Anika Carrier. Lyrics and demos for both songs may be found here.
SPECIFICATIONS: Each artist may submit up to two (2) original art pieces for consideration as 300 ppi jpegs. The final should be reproducable up to 12″ x 12″ (12” square plus 0.125” bleeds), CMYK, at 300ppi. However, entries may be submitted in RGB format and, if selected, the artist will work with an advisor to colour correct for print.
The selected artwork must meet these specifications, but the artist may otherwise determine their chosen medium and format. Use of conventional art mediums and mixed media are encouraged, as well as concepts that are open-to-interpretation and can appeal to a wide audience. Use of popular comic or anime genres are not sought for this call. The artist will also submit a one paragraph rationale (maximum of 150 words), explaining their process and how their submission connects to the songs provided.
Please, DO NOT include your name or signature on the art works and rationales since the final selection will be completed by an independent panel.
The winner will be announced at the upcoming Bent River Records Artist Spotlight on March 28th, on social media, and contacted individually.
PRIZE: $750.00 honorarium
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 12:00 pm MST on April 12, 2024.
SUBMISSION LINK: https://forms.gle/BPHQD7R3LSqhsSWx7
TERMS & CONDITIONS: The author will retain all intellectual property, and BRR will only have the right to use the artwork for a limited run of CDs, vinyl, and/or digital release.
Adjudication will be completed by a panel of jurors selected by BRR, and will contain members of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Communication and representatives of BRR. The anonymity of entrants will be maintained; judges will not know the identity of the artists they are evaluating until after adjudication is complete.
Bent River Records values, promotes and prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion in all of its work. We recognize the systemic barriers that have led to many artists being underrepresented and will continue to do work to amplify and uplift voices that reflect Edmonton’s diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that represents diverse backgrounds.
Please contact bentriverrecords@macewan.ca if you have any questions.