Bis 09. Septemper 2008 können Illustratoren sich um den mit 7500 Euro dotierten Illustrationspreis des „Salon du Livre et de la Presse Jeunesse” bewerben.
The purpose of the FIGURES FUTUR illustration contest is to give beginners a chance to propose original illustration pieces and novel interpretations of imposed works. In this competition, selection criteria favor innovation, both in the way images relate to words, and in the way illustrators express their singular, personal views. This contest also opens room for confrontation and thought exchange between artists from all continents.
I) 2008 competition’s Theme: Anansi the Spider
Anansi the Spider is the hero of many legends and tales in western Africa. It can also be found in some english language Caribbean tales, in Curaçao, Surinam, Guiana...
Each contestant can choose to illustrate either one
of the following tales:
A) Anansi and Death (Boni of Guiana tale)
B) Why spiders are always found in the corners
of ceilings ? (Ashanti tale)
or:
C) Any other tale staging Anansi the Spider, (a.k.a
Kenndeoua, Syi...). In this case, the original text
in french or english must imperatively be attached.
Both texts mentioned in A) and B) can be consulted
online at www.salon-livre-presse-jeunesse.net , along
with a bibliography.
II) Jury and Awards
The jury is composed of professionals from the field. It selects about fourty candidates and awards one of them with the Figures Futur 2008 Prize, which comes with a 7500 grant. The winning illustration is printed as a postcard (200 copies are given to the prize-winner).
The prize will be officially handed out to the winner on Friday November 28, 2008 at 7pm, at the «Salon du
Livre et de la Presse Jeunesse en Seine Saint Denis», in Montreuil, France.
Three more awards are given by visitors: children, cultural mediators and general public. They will be announced on Monday December 1, 2008 at 5pm, at the «Salon du Livre et de la Presse Jeunesse». Prized images will also be printed in postcard format (200 postcards given to each prize winner).
III) Applicants’ profile
Anyone aiming to become a professional illustrator can
be a candidate, including beginners:
•Art schools’ students and alumni
•Book illustrators with no more than 3 books
published
•Press illustrators with less than 3 years professional
experience
•Self-taught illustrators
IV) Application procedure
A) Illustrations:
Each candidate must supply a cover and a double page illustrating the chosen work.
The size of each of visual element must not exceed 40 x 60 cm.
All forms of narration are accepted (illustration, graphic novels, comic strips, photographs...).
Mediums and supports are free.
It is preferable to send originals. If the works are digital, paper prints are accepted
B) Multimédia:
Each candidate sends only one CD, DVD or e-mail package containing visual files in the usual formats.
Candidates must attach a complete story-board to their illustrations so the jury can evaluate their capacity for illustrating
the entire story.
V) Registration
Candidates must register with CPLJ-93, using the application form available on the website: www.salon-livrepresse-
jeunesse.net, as soon as possible and by September 7, 2008 at the latest.
On an exceptional basis, if a candidate does not have access to the internet, the contest rules and application form can be sent to him/her by post upon request. Definitive applications will be registered upon reception of the illustration works.
VI) Réception des oeuvres
Reception Deadline: September 9, 2008
a) Items required:
•Works of illustration with the candidate’s first name, last name and registration number inscribed on the back.
•Un story-board
•Application form filled out in roman print
•Complete CV
Important : personal details and bio-bibliographical information will appear in the exhibition’s catalog if works are selected.
b) Shipment / Postage:
Works can be:
•Sent by post (regular or registered mail)
•Sent through an express parcel service
Postage, delivery and customs fees must all be paid for by candidates. CPLJ-93 will not pay for any delivery fees. All parcels requiring payment upon delivery will be refused. In order to facilitate customs procedures, please mark: «illustrations without commercial value» on the parcel.
•Handed directly into our office, by appointment only. (CPLJ-93 offices will be closed from July 31, 2008
until August 18, 2008. No works can be received during that period).
VII) Insurance, recovery and promotion of the works
To find out about insurance and recovery procedures, promotion plan for selected candidates (exhibition and catalog) and transfer of rights, please consult the complete set of contest regulations:
www.salon-livre-presse-jeunesse.net.
Important: Participation in the Figures Futur contest is submitted to the complete acceptation of contest regulations (available on the website www.salon-livre-presse-jeunesse.net ) and to the complete acceptation of the jury’s irrevocable decisions.
Address
FIGURES FUTUR 2008 / CPLJ-93
3 rue François-Debergue
93100 - Montreuil - France
Tél. : +331 55 86 86 57/Fax +331 48 57 04 62
Email : figuresfutur@slpj.fr
Head of departement: Denis-Luc Panthin
