2010 Freedom To Create Price

International Fri 06-08-2010

2010 Freedom To Create Price
By a Correspondent

The Freedom to Create Prize celebrates the power of art to fight oppression, break down stereotypes and build trust in societies where the social fabric has been ripped apart by conflict, violence and misunderstanding.

Freedom to Create Price 2010

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History shows that prosperous societies are founded upon creativity. Societies that encourage artistic expression build strong foundations for economic, political and cultural development. They will lead tomorrow's world.

To apply:

The 2010 Freedom to Create Prize is open for nominations from 1 May 2010 until 15 August 2010.

The US$125,000 Freedom to Create Prize celebrates the power of art to:
1. Promote social justice
2. Build the foundations for an open society
3. Inspire the human spirit

There are three categories: Main Prize, Youth Prize and Imprisoned Artist Prize.

Eligibility

The Prize encompasses all forms of art in any creative field and is open to any individual or group of any gender, religion or nationality.

Entries may be of a single piece of work or a body of work. Past applicants can enter again but must submit a different piece of art from a different body of work.

Learn more about the Prize, categories and awards.

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