For more details see our poster or email us at events@bccnmi.com or call our office at 670-322-2222.
To develop original 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Works of Art (i.e. visual works of art, sculptures, ceramics, traditional crafts, etc.)
Visual works of art can be of many forms, including but not limited to painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, collage, sculpture, painting, pencil drawing, pastels (sprayed with fixative) and mixed media. There is no minimum or maximum size, however the decision to display works during the event will be solely up to the judges.
Substrates may include canvas, linen, wood, clay board, panels, paper, watercolor, or any other substrate chosen by the artist.
Artists who submit their artwork to Bridge Capital, LLC agree to the following:
That Bridge Capital, LLC and its affiliates (“Bridge Capital”) be granted a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive license (the “License”) to use and display the artwork, including copies, reproductions, or modifications of the originally submitted artwork (the “Artwork”), for marketing and promotional purposes, in any present or future events or exhibit(s) of Bridge Capital, including usage of the Artwork by Bridge Capital in press releases, promotional and event materials, or on websites and other electronic media.
The artist further agrees that Bridge Capital has the artists permission to maintain an archive of the Artwork, for documentary purposes. This archive may be made available for public viewing by Bridge Capital.
Except as otherwise provided in these rules, all Artwork used or displayed by Bridge Capital pursuant to the License shall remain the property of the artist, and the artist shall retain all rights to the Artwork.
Use and display of the Artwork pursuant to the License shall not be subject to any additional compensation of any kind and shall not require the prior consent of the artist.
LOSS OR DAMAGE TO ART. Pursuant to the License, Bridge Capital may move the Artwork or publicly display the Artwork. Artist hereby indemnifies Bridge from all loss or liability arising out of theft of or damage or destruction of the Artwork while the Artwork is in Bridge Capital’s possession, custody, or control.
RETURN OF ARTWORK. Bridge Capital will notify Artist when Bridge Capital is ready to return the Artwork to artist. Artist may pick up the Artwork, at a location designated by Bridge Capital, no later than 30 calendar days after the day on which Bridge Capital first notifies artist that Artist may retrieve the Artwork (the “Notice Period”). If Artist fails to retrieve the Artwork during the Notice Period, the Artwork will automatically become property of Bridge Capital and Bridge Capital may dispose of the Artwork in any manner and Bridge Capital will not be liable to artist for loss of the Artwork or damage or destruction to the Artwork caused by Bridge Capital’s chosen method of disposing of the Artwork.
All participants must have resided continuously in the CNMI for not less than one (1) year. CNMI Residents who temporarily reside outside of the CNMI for purposes of study or military service can also participate.
Previous Winners are not eligible to win the competition.
Original art work must be submitted prior to the final judging of the competition.
Please attach the completed Official Entry Form and the Assignment of Copyright securely to the back of the artwork with one strip of tape along the top of the media.
Please send in name, address, image details like caption, location, categories. Please do not imprint any of the details in the photograph.
No computer generated, or digitally enhanced works will be Accepted.
Photographs may be in Color or Black and White.
Photographs must be originally taken by contestant and must not constitute any infringement or fraud. In that case the entry of the contestant would be rejected without any clarification or notice to the participants.
The photograph in its entirety must be a single work of the sender and by submitting a photograph the sender confirms that the work is original and belongs solely to the entrant and no other person or entity.
Photographs which contain nudity or content which is obscene, indecent, or offensive to others (as determined solely by the judges) will not be accepted.
The Judge’s decision will be binding on all contestants. Judges decisions are final. Justification for the decision of the judges is not required to be disclosed to anyone.
The entries submitted by contestant will be the property of the organizers and may be used by the organizers before, during or after the conference promotional and display purposes. Credit shall be given to the contestant for all such use.
Originality and innovation are the focal point of the Competition.
Images of nature including wildlife, plants, landscapes, man’s impact on the environment, city life, still life, moving animals, birds in flights are some areas of photography eligible and are suggestions for images that can be entered.
Any animal, captive or hurt, exploited for profit.
Any provocative or objectionable pictures showcasing brutality or obscene content must be avoided.
All students in ages 12 and above and amateur artist are eligible for this category
There is no room for plagiarism in artwork or composition content.
All students in ages 11 and under attending public or private CNMI schools are eligible for this competition
There is no room for plagiarism in artwork or composition content.
The artist’s name, age, address, phone number and teacher’s name, along with the school name and grade level should be clearly written on the back of the art piece.
Submitted works should not display the name of the artist(s) or the name of the school or teacher on the front. That information will be provided on the Official Entry Form and the Assignment of Copyright (along with signed Guardian Submission form) securely attached to the back of the artwork with one strip of tape along the top of the page.
Entries will be judged on originality, content, quality, appeal and adherence to these contest rules and regulations.
Winning entries will be displayed at the world headquarters of Bridge Capital in Saipan and all entries may be presented online from time to time at http://cnmiart.com and other Bridge Capital, LLC. Websites & affiliates.
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in total prizes!
1st Prize: $1,500
2nd Prize: $1,000
1st Prize: $1,500
2nd Prize: $1,000
1st Prize: $1,500
2nd Prize: $1,000
1st Prize: $750
2nd Prize: $500
1st Prize: $1,500
2nd Prize: $1,000
$1,500
$500
Bridge Capital, LLC is pleased to announced that it will be hosting its 9th Annual CNMI Art Competition at the 38th Flame Tree Arts Festival, April 11th through April 15th, 2019 in Saipan.
CNMI artists of all ages and experienced levels are urged to submit original paintings, photographs, wood carvings and other mixed media works, on or before March 25, 2019 deadline.
Submitted works will be displayed at the Flame Tree Festival, and winners will be awarded cash prizes totaling $15,000.
Rules, forms, and more information about this contest can be found on this website, or by contacting us by phone at (670) 322-2222, or by e-mail at events@bccnmi.com.
