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CALL | 2009 Joseph Plaskett Award
Value: $25,000 Deadline: March 31
Posted by: Laurie McBurney on Thursday, February 19, 2009
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
This award honors excellence in painting by providing $25,000 for travel,
studio work or study in Europe for one year. Criteria for eligibility and
FAQ are available on the website.
The Royal Canadian Academy (RCA) has partnered with the Joseph Plaskett
Foundation to administer the award which is aimed at MFA students in the
field of painting. The prize was created six years ago by Canadian artist
Joseph Plaskett, who worked in Paris for many years. He continues to paint
in the UK.
Applications are due by March 31 at the RCA National office.
Artists/Students who have recently graduated with their MFA in painting are
also invited to apply.
Please go to the site for more information or to download an application.
http://www.joeplaskett.com