Frequently Asked Questions
Artist Eligibility
What are the eligibility requirements to enter the competition?
You must be 18 or older as of August 1, 2009, and be a legal resident of Texas.
Submitting Your Work
How do I enter the competition and submit my work?
Go to www.huntingartprize.com and sign up using the electronic form. As part of this process, you must upload a digital file that represents the piece you are submitting. This file must be in JPEG format and should be no less than 1 MB and should not exceed 3 MB in size. The file must be uploaded at the time you sign up for the competition.
What is the deadline for submissions for the 2010 prize?
All entries must be submitted by midnight on November 30, 2009.
How many pieces can I submit?
Each artist can submit a single entry, and the entries must represent a single work – no multiple or series of pieces. Diptychs and triptychs are allowed, but the pieces must be attached as a single unit.
Are there any time limitations regarding when the submission was completed?
Yes. All work must have been finished within the three years prior to submission. So work submitted for the 2010 prize must have been completed after November 30, 2006.
How do I get a high-resolution digital file of my artwork?
You can use a digital camera at the highest quality setting to take a photograph of your work; hire a professional photographer to take digital photos of your artwork; or scan a slide into a digital format or have a photo lab scan the slide.
How will I know that my entry was received?
An email confirmation will be sent to you soon after you apply.
What if there is an error when signing up and uploading my digital file?
An error message will appear alerting you of a problem. You can also e-mail any questions to info@huntingartprize.com.
Will the Hunting Art Prize accept slides?
No. Only digital files will be accepted. You may convert your slide to a digital file at a local photo lab.
Eligible Artwork
What kinds of work are eligible for submission?
The 2010 prize is limited to two-dimensional paintings and drawings. No printmaking, photography, collage, assemblage, sculpture, relief, found object, or computer-generated works will be accepted.
What types of media are allowed for paintings?
Two-dimensional paintings must be created with traditional paint media – such as oil, acrylic, watercolors, pastels, or some combination of those media. No printmaking, photography, collage, assemblage, sculpture, relief, found object, or computer-generated works will be accepted.
What are the acceptable surfaces or formats for paintings?
Work should be painted on canvas, linen, panel, paper, board, or similar flat formats. It must also be secured on stretcher bars; framing is optional. However, if the painting is on paper, the work must be framed with glazing; i.e., glass or Plexiglas. Loose, exposed, or unprotected paper works cannot be accepted.
What types of drawing media are allowed?
Two-dimensional drawings can be submitted using traditional media: pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, or some combination of those media.
What are the acceptable surfaces or formats for drawings?
Paper, panel, and board. Works submitted on paper must adhere to the same framing guidelines outlined above for paintings. No printmaking, photography, collage, assemblage, sculpture, relief, found object, or computer-generated works will be accepted.
Are there any limitations on the size of work the work submitted?
Submissions cannot exceed 72 inches on any one side (including frame, if any).
Selection Process and Finalists
How is the winner selected?
After submissions have been reviewed to ensure compliance with contest rules, a panel of jurors will evaluate the digital files and select artists to move on to a second jury. Those chosen will then be asked to submit the original artwork represented by the digital file included in the sign-up process.
How will I be notified if I am selected as a finalist to move on to Jury II?
You will receive an e-mail and be given detailed instructions on how to proceed – including shipping and crating your artwork.
Am I responsible for shipping costs and insuring my work?
Yes. The artists bear all costs for crating and shipping work to Houston for final judging; they are also responsible for costs related to picking up and returning their submissions after the gala according to specifications set by the Hunting Art Prize. While the Hunting Art Prize and its contractors and subcontractors will use care in handling the work, none are responsible for losses or damages. As such, artists may want to consider insuring their work based on its value.
If I am a finalist, how should my work be prepared for shipping and viewing?
All finalists’ work should be suitably framed; have D-rings and wire; and be able to be installed and hung as a single unit. Work on stretched canvas does not need to be framed. The artwork must be stable; no loose pieces or fragile media will be accepted. Additionally, original work must have the artist’s name, address, Hunting Art Prize entry number, and title on the back.
When will the winner be announced?
The winner of the 2010 Hunting Art Prize will be announced during the Hunting Art Prize gala May 1, 2010.
Will I have the opportunity to exhibit and sell my work?
All finalists will have their work exhibited at the gala, and may sell it at that time. Hunting plays no role in sales. All transactions are between the artist and the buyer.
