Video: Open Call for Artists of All Mediums to Exhibit Original Work at 2008 Red...

Video: Open Call for Artists of All Mediums to Exhibit Original Work at 2008
Red Bull Art of Can
- National Juried Exhibition Will Take Place in Houston This Summer -

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Bull Art of Can is a
national juried exhibition featuring artwork in a variety of media that have
one thing in common -- they are all inspired by Red Bull or crafted from the
iconic blue and silver cans. The juried exhibition is open to anyone with a
flair for creativity and the talent to transform an original concept into a
compelling piece of art that can be shared with a public audience.
Registration is free and open to artists nationwide through April 6, 2008.
Sculptures, paintings, digital/graphic designs and various forms of mixed
media will all be considered. Registration forms and details can be accessed
at http://www.redbullartofcan.com.

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http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/redbull/31412/

MAKING THE CUT
Red Bull Art of Can has very few rules but the most important are: Artwork
should be inspired by Red Bull or incorporate the aluminum can; and all
artwork must be submitted to drop off location or postmarked by April 6, 2008.
All submitted pieces will be critiqued by a prominent panel of judges from the
Houston art community. On average, 35-40 pieces will be accepted into the
national exhibit. Judges will review each piece based on the three
Cs -- Creativity (overall idea behind the piece), Conceptual execution (how
well the piece translates the idea) and Construction (the quality of
production/final presentation). Those with the highest marks will be featured
in the 2008 Red Bull Art of Can exhibit and will receive national recognition
and exposure.
A select number of pieces from the exhibition will also be included in
advertising. Additionally, judges will award top honors to the three most
compelling creations. First place honors include an all-expense paid trip for
two to Art BaselSwitzerland -- the world's premier modern and contemporary
art fair. Awards for second place include an all-expense paid trip for two to
Art Basel in Miami. Third place will be honored with a customized local art
experience.
'ALUMINATED' VISION
The blue and silver Red Bull cans have captured the imagination of
thousands of artists worldwide that have crafted pieces utilizing the cans or
representing the fuel and energy they provide. Works from past exhibits
include a spectacular dragon sculpture soaring above clouds; a glowing
six-foot-tall beehive complete with a colony of swarming bees; an interactive
computer program that generates 'canned' digital sculptures; a glittering,
floor-length ballroom gown; and a six-foot-tall knight in shining armor.
The 2008 Red Bull Art of Can Exhibition will be hosted July 11-25 in a
unique custom-designed art space at The Galleria in Houston, Texas. Houston
has firmly secured its position as an internationally-recognized mecca of
visual arts. Other U.S. cities that have hosted Red Bull Art of Can exhibits
include Boston, Atlanta, Dallas, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Chicago. Red
Bull Art of Can has a long international history which began in Europe in
2000. Since then, exhibits have been hosted all over the world including
Prague, Switzerland, London, Dublin, Dubai, Budapest, Vienna, Warsaw and
Amsterdam.
To register and learn more about Red Bull Art of Can visit
http://www.redbullartofcan.com.
For media inquiries, photos, video or interviews, please contact Nyla Hassell
at 310-460-5154 or nyla.hassell@us.redbull.com.
SOURCE Red Bull

Nyla Hassell of Red Bull, +1-310-460-5154, nyla.hassell@us.redbull.com