International Week of Justice Festival

January 13-19, 2008, Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi.

Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for the internationally recognized human rights to be respected and protected. It works independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion. AI’s vision is for every person to enjoy all human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. AI believes that all Human Rights transcend national boundaries and that the idea of ‘human rights’ is located in the inherent value of every person, irrespective of cultural location.

Amnesty International is organizing a seven-day ‘International Week of Justice Festival’ at Siri Fort Complex, New Delhi, from 13th to 19th January, 2008. The main theme of the Festival ‘Voices of Dignity’, is to herald the arrival of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2008.

The Festival is intended to attract youth and college students, social activists and other professionals through an exhibition of artistic expressions and performances.

On this occasion, Amnesty International India is inviting artists, performers, film, theatre and music directors and cultural groups from different parts of the country, in order to build commitment for a culture of human rights and non-violence. By combining performative arts, education and entertainment Amnesty International India hopes to draw attention to the indivisibility and universality of human rights.

Art and Photography Competition

Amnesty international invites entries for the Art and Photography competition. Selected submissions will be displayed at the Sri Fort Auditorium gallery during the festival for public viewing, along with the works of professionals. The entries can be made under the following categories:

	Painting: original (ink wash, calligraphy, oil, tempera coloring, water colour)
	Sketches, Caricatures & Cartoons
	Posters
	Photography: Ensemble (Colour, Black and White)

Categories and Specifications:

Ink Wash Painting:
Framed or scrolled, less than 200cm (L) x 150cm(W), and pictured center above folio only.

Calligraphy:
Framed or scrolled, Limited to undivided piece of work not exceeding 200cm (L) x 100cm (W).

Oil Painting:
Size from #30 to #80(maximum) and less than 176cm x 142cm after mounting.

Tempera Coloring:
Size from #30 to #80(maximum) and less than 176cm x 142cm after mounting.

Water Color:
Only above folio size but less than 176cm x 142cm after mounting.

Caricatures and Cartoons:
Only above folio size but less than 176cm x 142cm

Posters:
Size A3, in any medium, use of digital and other technology for this category is permitted.

Photographs:
Only above folio size but less than 176cm x 142cm

Student and Non Student Entries
The entries may be made under Student and non student categories which will be judged independently

For the Student entries, the requirements for you to be eligible for a student entry are:

	Must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student
	Provide a photocopy of your current student ID with your entry
	The application form must be accompanied with a letter from the Institution Head

General guidelines for the participants

	The size should not include a mat or border. Entries must not be framed, under glass, or have a protective covering that is attached to the art. The entry may be drawn in any medium. For display purposes, colorful entries are preferred. Colored pencils, crayons, water color, colored markers, pastels and cut-out colored paper are acceptable. Entries must not exceed 1/4" in thickness.
	All artwork must be original and pertain to the theme “DIGNITY.”
	The artwork must be the contestant's original hand-drawn creation. The entry design may not be a copy or duplicate of any previously published art, including photographs.
	No copying or tracing will be accepted. Any mechanically or electronically generated artwork is not eligible and will be disqualified (except for the poster category).
	The creative work should be done within the past two years. Only one piece is allowed for each and every participant only.
	Air brush use is allowed. The participant's signature on the entry form is an acknowledgment of the originality of the art.
	The applicant should avoid the following offenses for which he or she will be disqualified.       Copying the work of another person.

Judges will be looking at:

	The Visual impact
	The Artistic merit
	The Originality of Concept

Disclaimer

The Amnesty International India…

	Is not responsible for loss or damage to the entries.
	Reserves the exclusive right to authorize the reproductions of all entries in any form, including: stamps, prints, calendars, greeting cards, fact sheets, brochures, fliers, posters, report covers, etc., and to photograph the winning designs without compensation to the students.
	Has the right to use the winners’ names for promotional purposes without compensation to the student or anyone else.
	Will not return entries.

Click here to download the Art & Photography Application Form