Aesthetica Art Prize | Frequently Asked Questions
Questions
Payment Queries
- How much is it to enter?
- How can I pay my entry fee?
- What is an Order Reference number?
- I haven’t received my Order Reference number, what should I do?
- I’m having difficulty with Verified by Visa, what should I do?
General Queries
- Is there a maximum size limit?
- Is there a theme to the Art Prize?
- Who can enter the Art Prize?
- Do I retain the rights to my work?
- Can I get feedback on my work?
- I am no longer, or soon to be no longer, a student. Which prize should I enter?
- Intellectual Property
- How will the Aesthetica Art Prize be judged?
- If I am shortlisted, where will the exhibition be held?
- What will the editorial in Aesthetica consist of for the winners?
- What is the accompanying publication winners and finalists will be included in?
Submission Queries
- How do I submit my work to you?
- What happens if I am selected for the Aesthetica Art Prize?
- Can I enter more than one category?
- Can I enter more than two pieces of work?
- How do I submit a performance piece?
- What is a high-res image?
- Can I submit work that has been previously published elsewhere?
- Can I alter my entry once it has been submitted?
Answers
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How much is it to enter?
It is £15 (pounds sterling) for one entry. If you are based in the UK, you will have to pay VAT on top of this, which is £3. Overseas entrants do not have to pay VAT. One entry fee allows you to submit two pieces. If you would like to submit more than two pieces, you can purchase additional entries, for example if you would like to enter four pieces, you would require two entries and pay £30, if you wanted to enter six pieces, then you would require three entries and pay £45, etc.
- How can I pay my entry fee?
You can pay online using Paypal or your credit/debit card. The only credit card we do not accept is Bank of Japan. To pay online please select the category that you would like to enter and our online shop will guide you through the payment process.
Alternatively you can pay over the phone. Please call +44 (0) 1904 629 137.
You can also pay by cheque. Please note cheques must be payable to pounds sterling, we cannot accept cheques in any other currencies. Please make cheques payable to ‘Aesthetica Magazine Ltd’ and post to:
Aesthetica Art Prize
Aesthetica Magazine
PO Box 371
York
YO23 1WL
UKWrite “Aesthetica Art Prize” on the back of your cheque and enclose your name and your contact telephone number or email address. We will then confirm receipt of your cheque and give you an Order Reference number for you to then send your submissions through.
- What is an Order Reference number?
An Order Reference Number confirms that you have made your entry payment. You must attach it to your submissions in order to qualify you for entry to the competition. If you have paid online, your Order Reference number will be automatically emailed to you from the ‘Aesthetica Shop’ once you have completed your online payment. This reference will start with “RC” and please ensure you include this when sending your submissions. To see an example of the confirmation email click here. If you paid through another method you will be contacted with your Order Reference Number.
- I haven’t received my Order Reference number, what should I do?
Your Order Reference number will be automatically sent to you in your confirmation email after your payment has been authorised by your bank / Paypal account. This process is usually authorised instantly, however on some occasions, there can be delays. Please initially try searching your email account for an email from orders@aestheticamagazine.com. If your confirmation email hasn’t arrived within 48 hours, please email Sophie at: sophie@aestheticamagazine.com who will investigate further.
- I’m having difficulty with Verified by Visa. What should I do?
Verified by Visa is an additional security measure introduced by Visa in association with some card issuers to further protect you from unauthorised card use when shopping online. If you are experiencing difficulties with Verified by Visa,
please click here to find out more. - Is there a maximum size limit?
The Art Prize can accept large pieces of artwork. The only limitation is the entrance in to the venue. The contemporary art space, York St Mary’s, is a former church, so the doors in to the property are large, but please bear in mind that your artwork must me able to fit through the doors. If your artwork is larger than this, or if sending it is not possible, then we would display a photograph of the piece.
- Is there a theme to the Art Prize?
No, there is no theme to the Aesthetica Art Prize. It is an open call for entries and you are welcome to submit work on any subject.
- Who can enter the Art Prize?
Anyone can enter the Aesthetica Art Prize. This is an international competition and there is no age limit; we welcome work from entrants of all ages and nationalities.
- Do I retain the rights to my work?
Yes, all entrants retain the copyright to all work submitted.
- Can I get feedback on my work?
Due to the number of entries received, the judges unfortunately cannot offer any feedback on unsuccessful entries.
- I am no longer, or soon to be no longer, a student. Which prize should I enter?
You may enter the prize that you feel is the most relevant to you. If you have been a full or part-time student at any time during September 2012 to August 2013 then you are welcome to enter the Student Prize. However, if you would rather enter the Main Prize, then you are also free to do so.
- Intellectual Property
Artists that enter their work into the Aesthetica Art Prize confirm that they hold all intellectual property rights. By entering the Aesthetica Art Prize artists also agree to their works being used in any publicity materials – print or online. Artists will be credited in full.
- How will the Aesthetica Art Prize be judged?
The jury will select artworks based on a set of selection criteria. 75 artists will be longlisted and eight artists will be shortlisted. Shortlisted artists will be invited to participate in the exhibition. Winners from each category will be announced on the opening night of the exhibition.
- If I am shortlisted, where will the exhibition be held?
The exhibition will take place in spring 2014 at, the contemporary art space, York St Mary’s and run for eight weeks.
- What will the editorial in Aesthetica consist of for the winners?
The April/May issue of Aesthetica will include a feature on the Art Prize in which all winners will receive a mention.
- What is the accompanying publication winners and finalists will be included in?
The Aesthetica Art Prize publication is a visually stunning collection of images and artists’ statements which will be distributed at the exhibition and released alongside the April/May issue of Aesthetica Magazine. To get an idea of the kind of publication this will be, please see the Aesthetica Creative Works Annual which resulted from last year’s competition. This is available to buy from the Aesthetica Online Shop and galleries in the UK.
- How do I submit my work to you?
In the first instance, all artists are required to submit their works as high resolution jpgs. If you are a shortlisted artist, you will then be notified and we will require your works to be shipped for the exhibition. Please do not send your physical artwork to us unless you are notified that you are shortlisted.
Next, there are three steps to submitting your work.
Step One: Select either Main Prize or Student Prize and choose your catergory to make your payment.
Step Two: Upon receipt of payment, a unique Order Reference number will be automatically emailed to you.
Step Three: Download an Entry Form from below:Download the Main Prize Entry Form Word: Word Format | Text Format
Download the Student Prize Entry Form: Word Format | Text Format
Then attach your submission and Entry Form to an email and send to: artprize@aestheticamagazine.com.
- What happens if I am selected for the Aesthetica Art Prize?
If you are shortlisted or longlisted for the Prize you will be asked to supply a high resolution image of your artwork for inclusion in the accompanying publication.
If you are shortlisted for the Prize (eight places available) you will be asked to supply your artwork for the exhibition in York, UK. Artists selected for the exhibition will be responsible for all transportation (delivery and collection) and insurance costs of artworks. If you wish to attend the exhibition please note that all travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the artist.
Once artworks are on display they will be invigilated and exhibited in a secure location.
Artists will be asked to ship their artwork or deliver to York in early 2014.
- Can I enter more than one category?
The £15 entry fee only permits entry of two works into one category. However, if you wish to submit to two categories you are welcome to pay for another entry, which will then allow you to submit two more works into another category.
- Can I enter more than two pieces of work?
Each £15 fee allows the submission of two pieces of work. You can pay the entry fee as many times as you wish and enter two pieces for each entry; so for £15 you can enter two works, for £30, four, for £45, six and so on.
- How do I submit a performance piece?
Please send all performances and video pieces to us on DVD. Please send them to: Aesthetica Art Prize Aesthetica Magazine PO Box 371 York YO23 1WL UK
- What is a high-res image?
High-res is short for High Resolution and is the standard size for print-ready images. A high-res image has a resolution of a minimum of 300 dpi (dots per inch). This is the minimum size required to ensure that your image prints at no loss of quality. Also please bear in mind that the Aesthetica Art Prize accompanying publication will be 250mm high x 170mm wide (10″ x 7″), so please bear in mind the dimensions when resizing images. If you are unsure of how to resize your image proportionally, then do not worry, please send your largest image and one of Aesthetica’s designers will resize it for you and will be in contact if they require anything else.
- Can I submit work that has been previously published elsewhere?
Entries can be sent that have been previously published elsewhere, but please include information on previous publications with your submissions. This will not affect the judging process. In the event that you are successful, it is good-practice for competitions and magazines to credit previously published works.
- Can I alter my entry once it has been submitted?
No alterations can be made to submissions once they have been received.
