Call for artistic endeavours: Royal Institution Niche prize 2007
Li Kim Lee
Thursday, 22 November 2007 11:20 UTC
The Niche prize 2007
To celebrate its 208-year history in science, the Royal Institution of Great Britain is launching a high-profile new competition with Nature to find a work of art that conveys the excitement and beauty of science, as well as creative originality. The artwork will be displayed in their lovely building in Mayfair which has been closed for refurbishment for a while now, more of which has been profiled here.
More details are posted on the Ri site.
Scientists with artistic leanings/aspirations should definitely consider this wonderful opportunity (for their artwork) to be showcased and admired for a year in their prestigious premises!
Updated 22 November 2007 11:36 UTC
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Here is a visual version of the above topic. The closing date is 22 Feb. If you have any questions/comments, please feel free to discuss in this forum!
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I’ve posted about this on Nautilus also….thanks, Li Kim.
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Thanks for the interesting info..
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It is a lovely idea, but it is a shame that the winning artists receive no payment or other recompense – the “prize” is being displayed for a year in the Ri. The winners travel expenses for attending the unveiling are covered, and there’s a line saying that “within reason” costs incurred with installing the winning artworks will be covered, but that’s that.
I hope that, in spite of that, some seriously good art (and some seriously good artists) respond.
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Hi Scott,
Good point. We would very much like to offer more significant funding to support the winner’s development of their installation, along with a cash prize. We were disappointed that we were not able to offer this for the first year of the prize, but felt that the opportunity to have art installations displayed at our royal opening and for the subsequent year was too good to miss.
Hopefully we will be able to offer a prize next year, and for future years of the project. If anyone reading would be interested in working with us, give me a bell!
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