WELCOME In the spirit of innovation and in recognition of the importance of art and artistic expression in enhancing our environment

and our daily lives, The Philippine Art Awards (PAA) welcomes all participating visual artists to its 2013 2014 competition. Competition Rules & Regulations NCR 1. All participants to the PAA 2013 2014 competition MUST USE the 2013 Entry Form when submitting their entries. Visayas 2. All other and previous application/entry forms, rules, and regulations issued prior to January 2, 2013 are hereby cancelled and declared null and void. 3. Please read all the mechanics, rules, and regulations carefully. PAA enforces strict implementation of set guidelines. Non - compliant entries on any of the stipulated rules will be disqualified. A. OBJECTIVE OF THE COMPETITION The PAA 2013-2014 is a visual arts competition, which aims to support the development of Philippine contemporary art and to increase national and regional exposure for Philippine art and artists. The competition encourages, inspires, and rewards creative works by contemporary Philippine artists, with an intent of nurturing their talent. The awards provide a platform for up-and-coming Philippine artists to be recognized and their works exhibited nationally and allow ample cross-cultural exposure. B. FORMAT OF THE COMPETITION This is a nationwide visual arts competition. The competition is two-tiered: Phase 1 Regional selection of semi - finalists, and Phase 2 National selection of winners from the semi - finalists. For Phase 1, the competition field is divided into four (4) separate Collective Regional Areas (CRA): 1) Metro Manila Art Awards covering NCR, 2) Luzon Art Awards covering Luzon, 3) Visayas Art Awards covering Visayas, and 4) Mindanao Art Awards covering Mindanao 17 cities & municipalities of Metro Manila Western Visayas / Central Visayas Eastern Visayas Zamboanga / Northern Mindanao Davao Region / SOCCSKARGEN CARAGA /ARMM Collective Regional Areas (CRA) Luzon Areas of Coverage

CAR / Ilocos Region / Cagayan Valley Central Luzon / CALABARZON MIMAROPA / Bicol Region

Mindanao

1.

PHASE 1: 2013 Regional Selection Artworks submitted to designated collection centers in each of the four CRAs will be gathered and judged. An artist can submit an entry in only ONE (1) CRA of his/her choice. Submission of entries in TWO (2) or more CRAs is a cause for disqualification in the whole competition. Ten (10) finalists from each CRA will be selected by a panel of judges.

2. PHASE 2: 2014 National Finals A total of eight (8) winners will be selected from the collective 40 semi - finalists adjudged in the four CRA level competitions. One Grand Prize Winner and seven Jurors Choice winners shall be selected by the panel of judges. C. ELIGIBILITY 1. The competition is open to all Filipino citizens who are 18 years old and above as of January 1, 2013. As proof of age and citizenship, all entrants must submit any governmentissued document or identification card (ID), photocopy of the artists birth certificate, passport, or any valid government ID showing birth date and citizenship when submitting their entries. 2. An artist can join only one collective CRA competition. 3. Professional and non - professional artists are eligible to join the competition. 4. Participation in the competition is FREE.

5. Employees of PMFTC, Inc., Asian Tigers Lane Moving and Storage, the National Museum, their affiliates, distributors, advertising and promotions agencies, companies involved in the production of program materials and the implementation of the competition, their agents, as well as their respective relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity and affinity are not eligible to participate in the competition. D. ACCEPTABLE ENTRIES 1. Multi-dimensional artworks. 2. Any artistic visual art medium is acceptable, except standalone film and/or motion picture. 3. There is no theme requirement. Any subject or theme may be explored by the artist. 4. Each artist may submit only one entry. 5. Only ORIGINAL and RECENT works will be accepted (not more than two years from date of submission). 6. Previously exhibited works are allowed, except for those which have been previously entered in any national, regional, or international competition, including past PAA competitions. 7. Size is not a criterion for selection. However, due to shipping and exhibition constraints, works must NOT EXCEED the following measurements: OPTION 1: Not exceeding 2m (200 cm) by 2m (200 cm) in height and width and depth not exceeding 12.5 cm and NOT MORE than 30 kilos inclusive of frame. OPTION 2: Not exceeding .6m (60cm) x .6m (60cm) x .6meters (60cm) and NOT MORE THAN 30 kg inclusive of pedestal. 8. Works must be sturdy enough to withstand the rigors of multiple travel and handling. 9. The works must be ready for exhibition, and do not require assembly. E. NON-ACCEPTABLE WORKS

F. JUDGING CRITERIA All entries will be judged according to the following criteria: 1. Creative Use of Medium 2. Expression and Technique 3. Originality of Artistic Perception and Mode of Interpretation G. JUDGING AND COMPETITION RESULTS The Organizer shall select members of the panel of judges. The selection of the judges shall be the sole prerogative of PAA. 1. PAA 2013: Selection of Regional Winners. Entries from the four CRAs will be judged separately by a panel of three well-known artists / art connoisseurs / art critics / art historians recommended by the PAA Secretariat and approved by PMFTC, Inc. The Panel of Judges for each of the CRA shall be convened to select ten equal semi finalists from each CRA. All forty (40) equal semi-finalists will further compete at the national level. 2. PAA 2014: Selection of National Winners. A panel of judges consisting of five judges shall select eight national winners consisting of one Grand Prize Winner and seven Jurors Choices winners from the forty semi - finalists. H. DISQUALIFICATION Any participant or entry found to have violated the competition rules and regulations will be disqualified from the competition. The Organizer reserves the right not to award any of the stipulated prizes should entries fail to meet competition rules and standards. All decisions by the panel of judges are final. I. PRIZES

1. Works using dangerous, illegal/prohibited, hazardous materials, and the like, 2. Works using endangered botanical, zoological, and marine specimens, 3. Works using precious metals and stones, 4. Works on stand - alone film, 5. Works which are fragile or brittle, 6. Unfinished works, including wet works, 7. Works with incomplete documentation, 8. Altered works to conform to size limitations. 9. The Organizer reserves the right at its sole and absolute discretion, not to accept and/or disqualify any entry not meeting certain artistic and competition requirements or violating competition rules and regulations.

1. PAA 2013: Selection of Semi-Finalists. a. Cash Prize: P40,000 each for the 40 semi - finalists b. Trophy by National Artist Napoleon Abueva 2. PAA 2014: Selection of National Winners a. Cash Prize One GRAND PRIZE: Php 350,000 Seven JURORS CHOICES consisting of Award of Excellence: Php 120,000 each and Award of Merit: Php 80,000 each b. Trophy by National Artist Napoleon Abueva c. All-expenses paid travel to an Asian country to be determined at a later time. Travel prize is NOT transferable or convertible to cash.

3. All winning artworks remain the property of the entrants. However, all winners permit the Organizers to reproduce their works in the press, television, including Internet websites, and/or publicity and print materials (e.g., brochures, calendars, catalogues, greeting cards, etc.) in connection with the PAA before, during, and/or after the competition. J. SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES 1. All entries should be submitted to designated Collection Centers in each CRAs: 2. All entries must be accompanied by the following: a. Accomplished Official Entry Form (or photocopy) b. Notarized Affidavit / Waiver (a copy is attached) c. One half - page typewritten artists statement, including description of the painting in English or Filipino d. One 5x7 (5R) photo of entry e. One photo of artist f. Proof of age of artist and citizenship (photocopy of birth certificate, passport, or any valid government ID showing birthdate and citizenship) g. Retrieval Pass h. Official Entry Sticker (will be provided by RCC personnel during the submission day). The entry sticker must be filled out in full and attached to the back, top right-hand corner of the work. The information provided and the work submitted must correspond with that indicated on the entry form. K. RETRIEVAL OF ENTRIES 1. All works which do not qualify as 40 semi - finalists must be retrieved within the prescribed period from the collection centers where the works were submitted. 2. The artist must present the Retrieval Pass and proper identification card to the authorized Asian Tigers Lane Moving or Provincial Collection Center personnel to claim his/her entry. 3. Entries not collected on designated dates shall become the property of the Organizer who will then dispose of them in whatever way they deem fit. L. EXHIBITIONS 2013 Regional Exhibitions 1. The Collective Regional Area (CRA) shall be grouped together to form : a. Metro Manila Art Awards b. Luzon Art Awards c. Visayas Art Awards d. Mindanao Art Awards

The winning works for Luzon and Metro Manila will be announced together during awarding ceremonies and exhibited for at least three weeks in Manila, and the winning works from Visayas and Mindanao will be announced together during awarding ceremonies and exhibited for at least three weeks in Cebu. Prizes will be presented to all winning entries at their respective awarding ceremonies and opening of exhibitions. After each of the exhibitions, all winning entries will be stored by the Organizer for the forthcoming national finals the following year. 2014 PHILIPPINE ART AWARDS National Finals Exhibition ALL 40 semifinalists from the four CRAs including the Grand Prize and the Jurors Choice Winners, will be exhibited at the National Museum for at least three weeks. Prizes will be presented to all winning artists at the Awarding Ceremony and Opening of the Exhibition. M. ACCEPTANCE OF RULES AND REGULATIONS Submission of entry signifies acceptance of the rules and regulations of the competition. While all possible care will be taken on entries submitted, the Organizer (PMFTC, Inc and PAA), the exhibit venues and official handler / forwarder assume no responsibility for any loss or damage to the entries before, during and/or after the competition.

SUBMISSION SCHEDULE Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Date August 5 Area Zamboanga Regional Collection Center The Gallery of the Peninsula and the Archipelago Ateneo de Zamboanga University La Purisima Campus, Zamboanga City Contact: Tricia Drapiza Manulong (062) 991 0871 loc 4301 Museo de Oro Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City Contact: Hobart Savior (0905) 303 4377 Leyte Samar Heritage Center University of the Philippines, Tacloban City Contact: Joycie Durado-Alegre (053) 325 8425 Dagyaw School for the Arts Santiago A. Defensor Bldg (Arts Bldg.) Iloilo National High School , Luna St., La Paz, Iloilo Contact: Diary Sargado (033) 320 2234 The Negros Museum Old Agriculture Bldg., Gatuslao St., Bacolod City Contact: Tanya Lopez (034) 433 4764 Asian Tigers Lane Moving & Storage M. Logarta St., Subangdaku, Mandaue City Contact : Arcelie Abcede 0917 632 6228 Asian Tigers Lane Moving & Storage Door A6, J.King Warehouse Complex, Ma-a, Davao City Contact: Abraham Garcia 0949 673 8566 Legaspi City Museum, Legaspi City Contact: Darlito Perez (052 )43531 67 /4812 866 Developmental Institute for Bicolano Artists 106 Jacob St., Naga City Contact: Amelita Zaens (054) 473 9949 Blanco Family Museum 312 Ibanez St., Angono, Rizal Contact: Michael Blanco 0926 673 0805 Museo ng Hiyas ng Bulakan Gusaling Gat Blas Ople Provincial Capitol Compound, Malolos City Contact: Ruel Paguilingan (044) 791 6604/0917 882 2364 Juan D. Nepumuceno Center for Kapampangan Studies, Holy Angel University, Sto. Rosario, Angeles City Contact: Joel Mallari 0927 330 9746 Baguio Mountain Provinces Museum DOT Complex, Gov. Pack Road, Baguio City Contact: Gemma Estolas (074) 444 7541 Asian Tigers Lane Moving & Storage N-4 J.Y. & Sons Compound, Veterans Complex, Taguig City Contact: Jax Mariano (0918 910 9581) Asian Tigers Lane Moving & Storage N-4 J.Y. & Sons Compound, Veterans Complex, Taguig City Contact: Jax Mariano (0918 910 9581)

RETRIEVAL OF NON-WINNING WORKS Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Dates to be announced Manila & rest of Luzon Asian Tigers Lane Moving & Storage N-4 J.Y. & Sons Compound, Veterans Complex, Taguig City Contact : Jax Mariano (0918 910 9581 Designated Regional Collection Centers Designated Regional Collection Centers Designated Regional Collection Centers

Dates to be announced Dates to be announced Dates to be announced

Luzon Visayas Mindanao

August 8

Cagayan de Oro Tacloban

August 12

Awarding Ceremony and Opening of Exhibits

14 November (Thursday) 28 November (Thursday) Visayas & Mindanao Art Awards Luzon & Metro Manila Art Awards Venues to be announced

August 14

Iloilo

Venues to be announced

August 16

Bacolod

August 21

Cebu

August 27

Davao

August 28

Legaspi

August 29

Naga

September 2

Angono

September 3

Bulacan

September 4

Pampanga

September 5

Baguio

September 14

Other Luzon entries (Calabarzon) Manila

September 21

ENTRY FORM Entry Number Regional Collection Center TRANSIT Number Submitted at RCC for CRA Luzon Mindanao Visayas Metro Manila
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PLEASE ANSWER COMPLETELY. Name : Address Contact No: Birthday Highest School If Employed, Company Exhibits (SOLO) Venues Exhibits (GROUP) Venues ENTRY INFORMATION Title Medium: Dimensions (in centimeters) Height Artist Price Not For Sale Width Depth : Year: Weight Position Educational Email Birthplace attainment / or program attended University alias City/Province

I hereby swear to the truth of the foregoing information, and that I have understood and will abide by the rules and regulations of the competition.

Name in Print

Signature:

Artists Statement

Please give us a typewritten summary of the ideas and intentions you would like the judges to know about your entry. You can use either English or Filipino. Thank you!

Entry Number

Provincial Transit Number

Title of Work

Artist

AFFIDAVIT

I,

, Filipino citizen, adult, years old, and residing at after having duly sworn in accordance

to law, hereby depose and state that: 1) I am joining the Philippine Art Awards (PAA) 2013-2014, and in connection therewith I am submitting as my official entry the artwork entitled : herein called ENTRY 2) That I am submitting only ONE entry in ONE Collective Regional Area (CRA) 3) The entry is my ORIGINAL, and exclusive creation, being the result of my intellect and labor alone, and has not been copied from or is similar to any previous or existing artwork in terms of composition or otherwise, even if rendered in a different style, medium or color scheme. The ENTRY does not and will not infringe any intellectual property rights of any party. 4) The ENTRY has not been submitted in any other local or foreign competition. 5) The final decision as to whether my entry is original, eligible and has fully complied with the governing Rules and Regulations of the competition rests solely on the PAA panel of judges and I bind myself to abide by the said decision. 6) I began work on the stated ENTRY on and, completed and readied the same for the competition on . 7) I shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Asian Tigers-Lane Moving & Storage, PMFTC, Inc., the appointed promotions agency, the National Museum and all the exhibit venues, their directors, employees, agents and representatives including the PAA Secretariat from any claim or liabilities, suits, losses, damages and expenses, including litigation costs and reasonable attorneys fees resulting from (i) any actual or alleged infringement of any intellectual property rights caused by the ENTRY; (ii) the breach of any representation or warranty herein; (iii) my acts or omissions arising from my participation in the PAA 2013-2014. 8) I have read, understood and will abide by the rules and regulations and requirements governing the above mentioned competition. In this regard, I will release Asian Tigers Lane Moving & Storage, the National Museum, the appointed promotions agency, PMFTC Inc., the other exhibit venues, their directors, trustees, officers, employees, agents and representatives including the PAA Secretariat from any claim or liability arising from any loss or damage which my ENTRY may suffer while being transported or while otherwise in custody of the PAA Secretariat. 9) I am executing this affidavit to attest to the truth, veracity and validity of all the foregoing and to certify, under oath, the originality, authenticity, and ownership of my above-mentioned ENTRY, under pain of perjury.

FURTHER, AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT

AFFIANT Republic of the Philippines

SUBMITTED AND SWORN before me this day of Affiant exhibiting his/her Community Tax Certificate No. , 2013. Doc. No. Page No. Book No. Series of 2013

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PLEASE PRESENT THIS PASS TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL TO RETRIEVE YOUR ENTRY. I

hereby submit my entry to the PHILIPPINE ART AWARDS 2013 and agree to abide by its rules and regulations.

ENTRY NO.

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Artist

Tel. No.
Home Office

E-mail

Entry Title

Medium

Submitted By:
Signature of Artist/ Date

Received By:
PAA 2013 Secretariat / Date

PLEASE PRESENT THIS PASS TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL TO RETRIEVE YOUR ENTRY. I

hereby submit my entry to the PHILIPPINE ART AWARDS 2013 and agree to abide by its rules and regulations.

ENTRY NO.

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Medium

Submitted By:
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Received By:
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PLEASE PRESENT THIS PASS TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL TO RETRIEVE YOUR ENTRY. I

hereby submit my entry to the PHILIPPINE ART AWARDS 2013 and agree to abide by its rules and regulations.

ENTRY NO.

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Medium

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Received By:
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