Art
vs. Art is a truly
unique art competition
featuring side-by-side
face-offs between same-day
created paintings.
The winner is determined
by audience vote; the
loser faces the “Wheel
of Death” unless
someone’s
generous purchase
can save the painting
from a ruinous fate.
Watch
a video from
last years' event
on YouTube.
Here’s
how it works:
STEP 1: PAINT!
For
a $10 entry fee, competing
artists (ages 21 and
older) each receive
identical materials
(canvas, brushes, and
paints) and four hours
to paint. The public is welcome and encouraged to
watch the painting for free.
GET REGISTERED NOW!
Pick
a date and location
to paint:
Saturday,
September 6th
from
noon to 6 p.m.
Mellwood
Art Center
1860 Mellwood Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
(Get
map here).
Junctionview Studios
889 Williams Ave.
Columbus, Oh 43212
(Get map here).
Chicago Land Area
The Old Harris Bank Building
5243 Hohman Ave
Hammond, IN
(Get map here).
Saturday,
September 13th
from
noon to 6 p.m.
THE HARRISON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
1505
N. Delaware St.
Indianapolis,IN
(Get
map here).
STEP 2: VOTE ONLINE
Paintings
are photographed and
posted anonymously
online. Vote for your
favorites from September, 8 -at artvsart.com.
One
vote per person or
e-mail
address. The paintings
with
the most online
votes from the regional
sites will receive
a bid and expenses
to
compete for the Grand
Prize of $3,000 at
the Main Event in
Indianapolis on Friday, September 26, 2008.
STEP 3: BATTLE IT OUT
Main
Event: Friday,
September 26th.
The Vogue Theatre
Broad Ripple - Indianapolis,
IN
(Get
map here).
Doors
open at 8 p.m.
bouts
start at 10 p.m.
Audiences
enjoy cocktails
and DJ performances
as their ballots
narrow the 32
combatants to
a field of 16.
Final
judging involves four
rounds of head-to-head
competition. Two randomly
selected paintings square
off on stage as the
audience cheers wildly
for their favorite.
The electronic applause
meter sends the winner
to the next round; the
losing painting faces
the threat of destruction
(by chain saw, acid
bath, samurai sword,
etc.) as determined
by a spin of the ominous “Wheel
of Death.” A “losing” painting
can only be saved from
its impending doom if
someone purchases the
painting for the minimum
purchase price. Artists
take home 70% auction
price.
The
last painting standing
is crowned the Art
vs. Art 2008 champion
and wins the big check
and the title belt.
Plus a sash and a serenade.The
stakes
are
high,
but the rewards are
sweet. Come support
the arts like never
before…or
some art will die.
If
you have any questions
please email
Jim Clinger
(jclinger@primarycolours.org).
All
participating artists
must be 21
years of age or older.
Please
read the official
rules for complete
details.
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