Winner of Next Star Artist 2008 – nextstarartist.com
It is with great pleasure that I can announce the winner of the Next Star Artist competition (http://www.nextstarartist.com) for 2008 as being Herb Williams !!!
Thanks to everyone who entered the competition and to all the fantastic judges
Next Star Artist competition judges:
Rebecca Wilson: Saatchi Gallery – http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk
Amy Stein: Artist – http://www.amysteinphoto.com
Adam Simon: Fine Art Adoption Network – http://www.fineartadoption.net/
David Cohen: Artworld Digest Magazine – http://www.artworldigest.com
Shelley Esaak: About Network (Art History) – http://arthistory.about.com
Jon Feinstein: Humble Arts Foundation – http://www.humbleartsfoundation.org
Sandra Pattin: Florence Biennale – http://www.florencebiennale.org
Jay FC: Galleri HK – http://www.galleri.hk/
Paul Drake: Artist – http://www.artists.co.nz/drake/
Amani Olu: Humble Arts Foundation – http://www.humbleartsfoundation.org
Jodi Melfi: Absolute Arts – http://www.absolutearts.com
Morgan Croney: Artcards.cc – http://www.artcards.cc
Martin Hosking: Red Bubble: http://www.redbubble.com
Sixtine Crutchfield: Art Culture Studio: http://www.artculturestudio.com
Dion: Art News Blog – http://www.artnewsblog.com
Herb Williams Bio (http://www.herbwilliamsart.com):
I am interested in iconic objects that society perceives to fit one role, and then reintroducing them in different subtexts. There are several questions that arise when an object(such as a crayon) that is so often associated with childhood is used to address issues dealing with more adult matters. The sculptures are childlike in their curious approach to the object as icon, but intriguing and satisfying to me in the use of pure color as form. Larger room installations also add the element of playing to the olfactory sense. I hope that this body of work is my most successful in adding to the greater visual dialogue of original art. My intent is to continue to seriously create art that looks at itself unseriously.
Some of my influences are H.C. Westermann, Jasper Johns, Jim Dine, Cai Guo-Qiang, Sandy Skoglund, Liza Lu, David Mach, Charles Ray, Magritte, Duchamp, Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Robert Rauschenburg, Banksy, and Ai Weiwei.
I am the only individual in the world with an account with Crayola. I get these colors individually packed 3000 to a case. I cut down the sticks to the length I need by hand with either double guillotine cigar cutters or large breed dog nail clippers. I then bond the paper, not the wax, to a form I have carved or cast, completely enveloping the form. Lately I have been casting the completed crayon sculptures in a silicone jacket mold with a two-part epoxy resin and then painting the resin sculpture to look like the original, for a small edition. The sculptures beg to be touched, so when they are cast it makes the handling of them that much easier. (from http://www.herbwilliamsart.com)
image: Herb Williams in his studio
**Nicholas Forrest is an art market analyst, art critic and journalist based in Sydney, Australia. He is the founder of http://www.artmarketblog.com
, writes the art column for the magazine Antiques and Collectibles for Pleasure and Profit and contributes to many other publications
The Winner of the Next Star Artist Competition will be announced on the 29th of June instead of the 27th of June to allow for all the judges to make their decision
The Next Star Artist Finalists – nextstarartist.com
Deciding who the ten finalists will be for the Next Star Artist competition has been an extremely difficult and long process but after having delayed the announcement for a week due to the overwhelming number of awesome entries I can now reveal the ten finalists, one of whom will be the Next Star Artist. Without further adieu, the ten finalists of the 2008 Next Star Artist competition are:
-Eunice Lieveld
-Zoe Crosse
-Elizabeth Wallace
-Simon Wright
-Hou Chien Cheng
-Seamus Nolan
-Herb Williams
-Volkan Diyaroglu
-Heidi Taillefer
-Monika Bielskyte
Congratulations to the ten finalists !!! Information on each of the finalists and images of their work will be posted on the Next Star Artist (http://www.nextstarartist.com) website in the next few days. The judging panel will now be given the details of each of the finalists and will have until the 26th of June to make their decision so that the winner can be announced on the 27th of June.
Good luck to all the ten finalists and thanks to everyone who entered.
**Nicholas Forrest is an art market analyst, art critic and journalist based in Sydney, Australia. He is the founder of http://www.artmarketblog.com, writes the art column for the magazine Antiques and Collectibles for Pleasure and Profit and contributes to many other publications.
Entry for the 2008 Next Star Artist Competition has Closed
May 30 Update
Due to the overwhelming number of entries (way more than I expected) that I received for the Next Star Artist competition, there will be a delay with the announcement of the ten finalists. Instead of the ten finalists being announced on the 30th of May, the ten finalists will now be announced on the 8th of June. Thanks again to everyone that entered.
Nicholas Forrest
May 26 Update:
On behalf of all the people involved with the Next Star Artist competition I would like to thank all the artists that entered the competition and all the people that supported the competition. Attracting the support of artists and art market professionals for a new and radical art competition was never going to be an easy task but having received over 220 entries I can say, without a doubt, that the level of interest and support has been far beyond what I would have ever hoped for. There have of course been those that have expressed a negative or sceptical opinion of the Next Star Artist concept which has just increased my determination to make the competition a success. I would not have started this competition if I was not totally sure that it would be of benefit to the winner and to the wider artistic community. My past experiences with the promotion of artists has given me the information, knowledge and tools that I need to be able to replicate the positive results that I have had in the past.
Now that entries have closed, ten finalists will be chosen from the entries received and announced on the 30th of May. Once the ten finalists have been announced the judging of the ten finalists by a variety of art world personalities and art market professionals will begin (30th May to 20th June) to determine who the winner will be. The artist that the judges deem to be the best entry (judged according to judging criteria) will be named the winner on the 27th of June.
Best of Luck,
Nicholas Forrest
Founder of Next Star Artist (http://www.nextstarartist.com)
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Attention Visual Artists: If you think you have what it takes to set the art world on fire then keep reading because from the 19th of March 2008 (until 23rd May 2008), the search for the art world’s Next Star Artist will take place.
Art market analyst, consultant and art critic Nicholas Forrest of Art Market Blog (http://www.ArtMarketBlog.com) fame launched has launched the Next Star Artist Competition (http://www.NextStarArtist.com), a groundbreaking new art competition for emerging visual artists.
Beginning on the 19th of March 2008, artists from all over the world will go head to head in an international search for the artist with the highest potential for success in the art market. Unlike any other art competition, every facet of each entrant’s profile, career and work will be assessed to determine which artist is the most likely to achieve art world fame and commercial success.
The winner of the competition will receive an amazing promotion and PR package that includes, amongst other things, a solo online exhibition, an online media blitz, and three months of mentoring, advice and promotion by art consultant Nicholas Forrest.
Entry is free and is open to visual artists over the age of 18 who fulfill the entry criteria, and to all mediums (including craft, design and jewelery) with the exception of Video Art, Film and Performance Art. Entries will be accepted starting on the 19th of March 2008 and will close on the 23rd of May 2008.
For further information on this unique and exciting project and for entry details please visit the Next Star Artist website at www.NextStarArtist.com
“The reason that I created the Next Star Artist competition is that I come across so many fantastic artists who either do not have the skills to promote themselves or are just not in a position to take advantage of the promotional opportunities that are available. I have undertaken extensive research on the promotional opportunities available to artists and have successfully promoted several artists online using various different techniques. The success that I have had has been extremely encouraging and has given me the knowledge and tools needed to implement the Next Star Artist competition. I am extremely excited to be able to offer this opportunity to the world art community and wish all the entrants the best of luck.”
-Nicholas Forrest (founder of Next Star Artist)
>>>>>Entry Details:
All entries must be emailed to entry@nextstarartist.com with the subject heading “Competition Entry” and must include:
Artworks: Each entry must include digital images and details of three works in jpg format (minimum 72dpi and no more than 2mb each)
Biography: Each entrant must provide a short biography outlining education, exhibitions and awards
Statement: Each entrant must provide a short artist’s statement (up to 250 words)
Prize Details:
-Online press releases announcing the winner and the associated exhibition of work on the art market blog
-Online publicity blitz
-An interview with the artist to be featured on Art Market Blog
-A virtual solo exhibition on the Art Market Blog
-A complete critique and write-up on the Art Market Blog
-Acceptance of an artwork into the artmarketblog.com art collection
-Assistance with creation of a cv
-Advice and assistance with promotion
-Assistance with making contacts within the art market
Entry Criteria:
-Aged 18 or over
-Would be defined as an emerging artist (see definition of emerging artist below**)
-Is currently a full time practising visual artist or is aiming to become a full time practising visual artist
-Is willing and able to accept the prize
**For the purposes of the Next Star Artist, an emerging artist will be defined as:
1. Having practised as a professional artist continually for less than 5 years
2. Having been the recipient of limited previous grants and awards
3. Having yet to achieve significant market recognition
4. Being still in the process of establishing a professional career in art
Judging Criteria:
-level of commitment
-desirability
-marketability
-commercial potential
-saleability
Process:
Entries open Wednesday 19 March 08
Entries close 23 May 08
Ten finalists announced 30 May 08
Judging of ten finalists will take place 30 May 08 to 20 June 08
Winner announced 27 June 08
Entries will be accepted from the 19rd of March 2008 to the 23rd of May 2008 at which time ten artists will be chosen by Nicholas Forrest from the entries received as the finalists. Once the ten finalists have been announced voting will begin (open to public) to determine who will be the winner of Next Star Artist
Terms and Conditions:
1. The judge’s decision is final and no appeals or correspondence regarding the decision will be accepted.
2. The winner of the Next Star Artist will receive a minimum prize of: a virtual solo exhibition on the Art Market Blog website, a press release announcing the winner, and the associated exhibition of work, an interview with the winner to be featured on various websites and a complete critique and write-up on the Art Market Blog and associated sites. Due to the tailored nature of the “three months of online pr and mentoring” part of the prize, all details regarding this part of the prize will be decided upon once the winner has been announced.
3. The promoter of Next Star Artist reserves the right to alter or terminate the competition at any time without any declaration of reasons.
4. No guarantees are made as to the results of the promotion and pr package part of the prize but every effort will be made to provide as much value to the winning artist as is possible.
5. All communication, promotion and pr will take place online and will always be at the discretion of the promoter, Nicholas Forrest
6. The promoter of Next Star Artist and their representatives do not accept any liability for damages that could occur as result of accepting the prize.
Very funny !
How to get a 1 500 000 euros art piece for free ?
What an opportunity. Thanks. Even getting a chance to showcase my art is wonderful. Good luck with your new venture.
Ellen from Ireland
Our choice?
Statement: What a pain!
I like the idea. It’s a good way for me to showcase my works since I haven’t got the bleakest idea how to begin.
How do I participate?
Emma from Rome
Great idea. Charlie
i’m a script writer & a fashion designer,but I also draw & paint. have never exhibited my artwork. am I eligible to participate?
looking forward to it thanks
Well, it looks like a great contest but just not the avenue I wish to approach it from. With my disabilities it is too frustrating trying to sort everything out to enter. But I will add a link to it in a couple of places to help pass the word.
I’m in!
If you have any questions as to your eligibility please just enter anyway. The entry criteria are really only a basic guide and should not be taken as set in stone
Nicholas Forrest
NextStarArtist.com
what if I don,t have a major art piece to donate, but would like to enter? eg its a hobby at the mo..but willing to devote to….given the opportunity and commission…
giovanna
Dear Giovanna,
Don’t worry if you don’t have a major work to donate, enter the competition anyway. If you do win we can come to some sort of agreement regarding the donation of an artwork at a later date
Nicholas Forrest
artmarketblog.com
1. How many pieces can we submit?
I’m really interested in seeing what happens!
I am definitely interested. What will it cost me up front?
Dear Katy,
Thanks for the question. You can enter 3 artworks
Regards,
Nicholas Forrest
artmarketblog.com
Dear Gwenlyn,
Entry is free of charge. See entry details above
Regards,
Nicholas Forrest
artmarketblog.com
who chooses if the work qualifies as major?you or me?
Dear Munibah,
The artwork to be donated by the winner will be chosen by both the winning artist and myself. I basically consider a major work of art to be an artwork that an artist would use as a representative piece.
Nicholas Forrest
artmarketblog.com
Nicholas Forrest
artmarketblog.com
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vote for works
I have only just started drawing, I have a collection of 3 pieces so far, maybe I will enter
Hello Nicholas
Is it my usual techno-challenged dispostion?
I keep being linked back to this page…
Marjan
sounds good!
I guess that paintings may come as well,right?
and,one question only,i am just a student of art
and i have several awards but only in my country
so could i participate? thank you,maja
ΜΥ ΝΑΜΕ IS LIAROPOULOU CHRIS 40 YEARS OLD FEMALE,10 YEARS DESIGNER IN GREECE MARKET CLOTHES 5 YEARS PAINTING STUDIES ,NEW EXPRESIONISM STYLE..THANKS
new expresionism style from greece!
Just great. I haven’t established myself
yet and I’ve been practising for over 35 years! If I am not an emerging artist, what am I??? I want to take advantage of this opportunity and the conditions shut me out.
Way to go,’NEXT STAR” ! Frank Ettenberg
Dear Frank
If you want to enter, please do. The conditions are not set in stone
Regards
NIcholas Forrest
artmarketblog.com
Good to know.
I say: There’s alwaus a place in the hights! and I thank you Nicholas for wishing me good luck!
Lidia
Italy
no problem, good luck to EVERYONE !!
Looks cool. Here is a similar project at theartprojectonline.com
I would probably lose.
You don’t know that you would lose unless you enter. You have nothing to lose by entering but everything to gain if you win
Nicholas,
I just entered your competition.
I did not get to see where to agree the terms and conditions of nextstar.
thanks.
Corinne Dolle
How many entries can each artist submit?
Hi, I found your blog via Google while searching for Edward Norton Gallery and your post regarding Art Market Blog with Nicholas Forrest http://www.artmarketblog.com looks very interesting for me.
Dear Marlene,
Because the winner will be judged on their commercial potential and not just the artworks that they submit only one entry per artist will be accepted
Nicholas Forrest
Commercial potential ? Why ?
I love this idea and will look into it a little more. One question, dose the work we enter need to be for sale or can it be pieces we are keeping or have already sold. ?
Dear Dawn,
Thanks for the question. There are no restrictions on the works you can enter other than they have to have been created by you. You can enter pieces for sale, that are already sold or that you are keeping, it is up to you
Nicholas Forrest
Hi Nicholas,
I’ve read almost all of the reply above. Can we submit 3 as initial mention on 2nd of april or just one piece as in the april 26 to Marlene?
Thank you in advance
Dear Nikita,
As per the entry criteria above:
Each entry must include digital images and details of three works in jpg format (minimum 72dpi and no more than 2mb each)
Regards,
Nicholas Forrest
Hi, what is the address to apply?
thanx,
mira
We are all in the gutter. Only some of us are looking at the stars
Hello NIcholas Forrest,
Few months ago my partner has finished a huge canvas, titled, “90 days from B to C”, because of the size and the details within the canvas ( its 182 x 487 cms and is saturated with minute details, which are lost when uploaded on the net) it is difficult to get one whole picture of it to show the details. How can he submit his entry?
Dear Filomina,
The Next Star Artist competition is going to be judged more on overall marketability as opposed to a single piece of art so the pictures of the artist’s work are not that important. Maybe you could send one pic of the whole work and some detail shots
Regards,
Nicholas Forrest
Dear Mira,
See http://www.nextstarartist.com for entry details
Regards,
Nicholas Forrest
Mr. Forrest,
Let me begin by saying thank you for having such a contest for us the great in numbers artist. That have been in one shape or form all our lives since we were 8 to 10 yrs. old. My father told me that art will not pay bills. So he never supported me in my art to much. My Grandmother however did with pencils and sketch pads. My desire to paint however had to wait til recently, I became permanently disabled from work because of my exposure to chemicals in Desrt Storm.
I have taught myself to draw with graphite, charcoal, pastels, watercolor (a little), and now working with oils.
Although I don’t concider myself a so called PRO. I do concider myself a Natural Artist and I cannot keep a picture very long at all. They sell to quick. I take pictures of them, I can send you some of these if you wish and I did make like trace over sketches so I could redo the pictures if I wanted to, I did write that I reserved the copy write on the back of each painting and gave each a number except the pencil drawings. My Grandmother has most of those, she got me supplies in exchange for some pictures. I should have three before the deadline finished one eagle 24×36 oil, and One Native American Chief in Graphite, and Ill use the one Native American father and son Lessons on the Bow that is finished to enter. write me an e-mail to where I can send some pics of my work to let you see it . And even if I don’t get to enter I still wish to make a donation of art on the competitions behalf of my fellow artist everywhere. Thank You for Your Time.
G. W. Sparks
Dear G.W.Sparks,
Thanks for the kind email. To enter you need to send a cv, bio and pictures to nextstarartist@gmail.com
I look forward to seeing your work
Regards,
Nicholas Forrest
artmarketblog.com
One of your criteria mentions: Having been the recipient of limited previous grants and awards. I’ve had a few exhibitions but have never entered a contest. As for grants – like the Canadian Arts Council requires 3 years minimum to even apply as an emerging artist. I’ve only been diligenlty jumping into the art world for the past two years (no grants, no awards).
What exactly is having yet to achieve sufficient market recognition? I did exhibit at The Artist Project in Chicago at Merchandise Mart. in April 2008 and I will be on their website until next year.
Can I still apply, am I still eligible? Im still a struggling artist, looking to promote my art.
Sounds like a great opportunity. Hope I qualify
Dear Towanna,
Please still submit your application as the entry criteria are only a guide. All applications will be considered.
Regards,
Nicholas Forrest
Nicholas: Agradezco esta oportunidad tan accesible para nosotros. Tengo dudas en cuanto al tema de la donación (entendí que solo dona 1 obra el ganador, pero no se si es así) y en cuanto a la definición de artista emergente (cuales son esas características y si son excluyentes). Mucha suerte con el evento Pablo
Very perceptive Mr. Koons – I guess the way to REALLY become a star artist is to always read the fine print. Look forward to enjoying your work on the roof of the Met again soon!
This is a great opportunity for reaching to another level as an emerging artist. This competiton removes many of the barriers that you usually encounter being a self starter aiming at being active on a professional level in their artmaking. So thanks to Nicholas for giving us all an opportunity that is so open and encouraging to enter.
My ideas for painting come from the deepest parts of my soul. Painting is a doorway to the world of mysteries. It gives me wings and enables me to see beyond the ordinary life and world.
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Who owns the works submitted for the “next star artist”
competition once the competition is over? Please advise.
Dear Mike,
Ownership of all works submitted including copyright will always remain with the artist. The artist does not have to pay anything or give anything to enter the competition
Regards,
Nicholas Forrest
i love my art. she is my passion, soul my inconescense and all what i live for………….
i love my art. she is my passion, soul, inconescensce and all what i live for.
best of luck to all the artists who take part….it’s such a shame there is so much art created by talented people and that no-one gets to see it.
oh too late ?
I wanted to know when will the finalist be notified?
Funny concept as the next star artist, in the virtual worl we leave in……
Great news about Herb Williams winning this, I have been a fan of his work for a long time.
William.x
Dear Mr. Nicholas Forrest. i would really appreciate a critic of yours about my artworks so i can understand better how my works are moving in the world. I as born in Australia then taken to Italy at 12 and since then i never forgot my beloved motherland and through my works and music i am constantly in touch with Australia. I would really like to partecipate to next star artist so what should i do? Thnks for your kind attention. FLORIO POZZA
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I’m glad the crayola guy got it. This is what it is all about!
hii
when is the next competition and how i to apply?
thanks
ted
hii
when is the next competition and how i to apply?
thanks
I am an artist and wish to apply, i havent really been out in the world with my work much i have been isolated in the forests of epping for past 17 years working, but i feel it is time so i will try, at the moment all my work is commisoned as i do it….can i still apply here as a sculptor?
Thankyou FrankSavages.
it is interasting. Young artist can keep the motivation from that kind of competition.
i am would like to know more about the next competition and what to do to enter thank you
I’m here too.
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have a look
Please inform me as to plans for a 2009 competition. I would like to participate.
inform us as to plans for a 2009 competition…
& if any one fell interest about BANGLADESH please….
Very funny !
How to get a 1 500 000 euros art piece for free ?