Prospectus

KAO INTERNATIONAL KINETIC ART COMPETITION
 

Prospectus

KAO, the Kinetic Art Organization and the City of Boynton Beach Art in Public Places, Florida are pleased to announce the 2O17 KAO INTERNATIONAL KINETIC ART COMPETITION and the 2017 International Kinetic Art Exhibit & Symposium on the 3rd to 5th of February 2017 in Boynton Beach, Florida.

KAO was founded in 2001 as a virtual and not- for-profit organization. The objective of KAO and our Facebook page www.facebook.com/kineticartorganization/info is to provide a place for kinetic artists from around the world where they can interact with those that are interested in kinetic art and sculptures.

We again welcome kinetic artists from around the world to submit their recent kinetic sculpture creations to this free-of-charge 2017 KAO international competition. We are pleased to announce our cooperation with The International Kinetic Art Exhibit & Symposium on the 3rd to 5th of February 2017 in Boynton Beach, Florida, where the winners will be announced.

For more information: www.IntlKineticArtEvent.org

A) CONTACT INFORMATION REGARDING THE 2O17 KAO INTERNATIONAL KINETIC ART COMPETITION:
KAO - KINETIC ART ORGANIZATION Representative
Tom Brewitz
e: tbrewitz@cornermark.com
www.facebook.com/kineticartorganization/info

B) CONTACT INFORMATION REGARDING THE 2O17 INTERNATIONAL KINETIC ART EXHIBITION & SYMPOSIUM IN BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON THE 3RD TO 5TH OF FEBRUARY 2017:

CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
Debby Coles - Dobay
Public Art Manager
p: 561.742.6026
e: colesdobayd@bbfl.us
www.intlkineticartevent.org

Important Dates and Deadlines

KAO 2017 Competition Eligibility

1. Only one Kinetic Artwork per artist.
2. Artworks have to be sculptural and kinetic art pieces, which includes a motion, or interactive part.
3. No static sculptures or static optical art, or 2D art will be reviewed for this competition.
4. Submissions are FREE OF CHARGE.
5. Artwork must be original in design and executed by the artist within the last 3 years.
6. Art teams and/or collaborators that produce a single product may qualify as a single entry. If you enter as an artist team or collaboration, it must be clearly noted on the application.

KAO 2017 Competition Submission Requirements

1. Submit up to 4 images and a video link of your one kinetic sculpture.
2. The images must be in jpeg format.
3. With your submission, please include your:
4. Resume (2 page maximum);
5. Artist bio (500 word maximum),
6. Artwork title; Material; Retail price; Dimensions and Weight
7. If for sale (incl. price) or not.
8. If links to videos are available, please include them.

KAO 2017 Competition Prizes

FIRST PRIZE - $1,000
SECOND PRIZE - $500
THIRD PRIZE - $250
 

All WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A WINNER CERTIFICATES

The winners will be announced 3:30pm – 4:00pm Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the KAO - Kinetic Art Organization International 2017 Competition Awards Presentation in the City Hall Chambers, Boynton Beach, Florida. Shortly after the winners will be notified by email.

Each prize winner's work can be displayed on the KAO Facebook page and winners may display the 2017 KAO prize winner logo on their website, marketing materials, etc.

Jury verdict is final and at the judges sole discretion.

KAO 2017 Competition Application Process
All applications will be processed online through Juried Art Services (JAS). Juried Art Services is free to participating artists and includes a detailed introductory tutorial. After reviewing our prospectus and the JAS Tutorial, if you have any questions contact us via email or phone, and we will assist you with the process of applying to our festivals.

Jury and Selection Process
Our jurors’ panel consists of several independent jurors selected for their in-depth knowledge and experience in the field of Kinetic Art.

The judging criteria are:

• Innovation and Originality
• Form and Function
• Artistic Esthetics and Craftsmanship