RATIONALE 

It’s been a yearly tradition for Pan de Manila to commission local Filipino artists to create original paintings/artworks which will be promoted and featured in their Christmas packaging, gift packs and store decor. This year, more than ever, Pan de Manila recognizes the importance and effectivity of harnessing the arts and culture at times of global distress like the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Thus, Pan de Manila, is running Pan de Manila Art Contest 2020, with the theme, Paskong Pinoy sa Gitna ng Pandemya, to encourage more participation.

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTEST 

As part of its commitment to supporting Filipino creativity, PDM has partnered with Philippine Guild of Watercolorists, Inc. and has called to its members to express their emotions, feelings, ideas and innovative thoughts through Traditional Art that reflect how they see the Filipinos celebrating Christmas and what Christmas means to them amidst the pandemic.

The theme of the contest, Paskong Pinoy sa Gitna ng Pandemya is considered highly relevant especially with what the country is currently experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  This project offers an alternate venue for artists to  express their creativity and at the same time share with the general public the different facets of dealing with the pandemic.

GUIDELINES AND MECHANICS 

Eligibility 

The contest is open to all 2020 official members of Philippine Guild of Watercolorists, Inc.

Rules and Regulations 

1. All entries shall be limited to the following formats:

• Watercolor on Paper
• Minimum size: 10” x 14” | Maximum size: 36” x 48

2. All entries must be an original creation by the participant.
3. Each entry must be accompanied by a brief artist’s statement of no more than 150 words.
4. Entries must be unsigned.
5. The following entries shall be disqualified:

• Entries that were submitted in previous competitions, included in publications, or otherwise used for any commercial purpose.
• Entries with elements that infringe on the intellectual property rights of other individuals, organizations, or other creative sources.

Submission of Entries 

1. Each contestant may submit only one entry.
2. All entries together must be submitted to Philippine Guild of Watercolorists not later than November 2, 2020. Email to pgw2020.submission@gmail.com with the subject title “Pan de Manila Entry”.
3. Applicants must fill out and upload the required details in the Google Entry Form bit.ly/PDMartcontest2020
4. Guidelines and other necessary information with regard to the activity are also indicated in the abovementioned form.
5. By submitting an entry, the contestant agrees to all of the competition rules and mechanics, including the decision of the jury.
6. The contest is free and does not require a registration fee.

Intellectual Property

1. Contestants affirm that their submissions are their own original work, have not been copied from others or from previous designs, including their own, and do  not violate the intellectual property rights of any other person or entity.
2. An entry submission into this contest constitutes permission to use the winners’ names, prize information, and other information provided on the entry form for publicity purposes, without further permission and compensation.
3. Winning entries must become the sole property of PDM and may be used for any purpose relevant to its mandate.  Artists may not use their winning images without the expressed written  permission of PDM.
4. PDM shall have the right to adapt, edit, modify or otherwise use the winning submissions in part or in its entirety in whatever manner it deems
5. PDM reserves the right to use the winning entries in materials related to other PDM-related programs.

Criteria for Selection of Winners 

1. The winners shall be selected by a panel of judges, whose decision shall be final.
2. Entries shall be judged according to the following merits:

• Creativity and Originality, 25%
• Impact, 25%
• Composition, 25%
• Abiding with Theme, 25%

Prizes 

The contest shall have two winners as follows:

1. Cash prizes shall be awarded through bank transfers.
2. The winners shall be notified via email and SMS.
3. The winning entries shall be featured on marketing collaterals of PDM.

Disclaimer 

1. PDM reserves the right to cancel or modify the competition and award the prize by alternate means if fraud is determined at any time, including after the submission window has closed.
2. If the winners are determined to have violated any of the competition rules and  guidelines, he/she will be required to forfeit the award and return the prize money,  even if the determination was made after it has been awarded.