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I think if I were a fruit (I can hear you laughing… cut it out… I mean the fruit thing literally), I would be a pomegranate.  Red IS my favorite color.  My exterior can be a little tough.  My insides are a little surprising–sometimes sweet, sometimes sour.  How do you see yourself?  Never considered it?  Think about it now because this next call is all about self-portraiture.

Check out this Call for Entries for the Power of Self 2011 from Artist Wanted.  If you love portraiture as much as I do, this is an excellent opportunity.  The entry fee can be as little as $10, and the Grand Prize is a free life for a year.  Take a look…

CALL for ENTRIES: Power of Self 2011

The Power of Self 2011 is an international, all-encompassing open call for artwork that celebrates the self-portrait, awarding one year of your life, paid for. From Picasso to Bruce Nauman, Frida Kahlo to Rembrandt, Giacometti to Alice Neel – the self has been subject of endless exploration by the world’s greatest artists, allowing the discovery (and re-discovery) of artists’ personal identities and artistic styles. 

The Power of Self is Yours.
Show the world who you are.

ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all.

MEDIA:  Self-portraits in any form be it:  photography, painting, video art, sculpture, mixed-media, collage, design.  Any creative work that is a portrait of you is eligible for this award.  Conceptual proposals and work-in-progress are also welcome.

DEADLINE:  The Grand Prize Deadline is Friday, April 15th at Midnight (EST). There will be a brief late entry period but late entry fees may apply.  

The People’s Choice voting will end Wednesday, April 20th.  Every week, one artist will be selected to be highlighted.  Submit your work now, to be chosen.

ENTRY FEE:  Participants may submit up to 7 images at $10 per image. For 8 or more images (maximum of 20 images), they offer a flat discounted rate of $79.  The submission fee supports the running of this contest, the prizes and a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Art of Elysium, a non-profit organization that encourages artists to voluntarily dedicate their time and talent to children who are battling serious medical conditions.

AWARDS:    The Grand Prize Winner Will Receive: One Year of Their Life Paid For. Imagine taking a year off to create more art, travel the world or change your life in a way that only you can dream of.  This Grand Prize Award gives you the freedom to recreate your life, to write your story in a way that few others are allowed. Plus, a video documentary produced about you, a gala New York City reception, exposure and more! 

Share your portfolio with everyone you can. Your story, your work is amazing and should be seen. The highest voted portfolio (People’s Choice) will receive $2,500 cash and publicity and exposure to tens of thousands of art enthusiasts through the Artists Wanted e-mail list and website and partner publications.

For complete information, visit Artists Wanted online!