Better Tomorrows Recycling Sculpture Challenge
Students at each college/university are invited to create a unique sculpture, which promotes the aims of Better Tomorrows and uses recyclable material based on a creative idea around the theme:
'Better Tomorrows in West Sussex'
In addition to the finished sculpture students may submit a sketchbook showing the development of their work, inspirations, decision-making and rationale through drawings, notes and photographs of maquettes. Each college/university will select a shortlist of a maximum of four sculptures from their students to be submitted for the 6th Form category or the University category.
The students/sculptures chosen (up to four can be chosen) by their tutors at the respective college/university, and will then go forward for the final judging to be held at the Cass Foundation Sculpture Park near Goodwood on (location) Friday 15th June 2012 10am to 4pm.
A judging panel appointed by Better Tomorrows and The Cass Sculpture Foundation will view all the submissions short-listed before deciding on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners from each category.
Wilfred Cass, owner of The Cass Sculpture Foundation will announce and will award the winners with their prizes.
University Category
The winning sculpture from this category will be exhibited at The Cass Sculpture Foundation for a minimum of 6 months during 2012 plus £150.00. Second Prize £100. Third Prize £50
Sixth Form Category
First Prize £150
Second Prize £100
Third Prize £50
The winning sculptures will be used within publicity material produced by Better Tomorrows.
West Sussex Gazette is also supporting the project. There is a cash prize of £50 for one winner from each of the categories; their readers will select these winners from the short listed entries.
There will be other forms of publicity, such as press /media coverage, that will arise for the winning artists which will also help to promote the waste prevention message, also creating opportunities for the artist to have their work displayed. Many requests are received from event organisers to display the sculptures at events held around the West Sussex region.
A Facebook group (called ‘Better Tomorrows Recycling Sculpture Challenge’) has been set up in order for staff and students at the colleges involved to contribute images of their work during its development and other information that may be of interest to entrants. This could include information about recycling and other organisations concerned with encouraging a sustainable use of materials.
Sculpture Criteria
Materials
The sculptures submitted should be created from at least three recycled materials. It can be a combination of recycled wood, metals, plastics, electrical waste, paper, card (note: that card/paper will not withstand exposure to the elements) glass, rope, rubber, clothing and shoes.
The student could consider the issue of whether or not a material can currently be recycled in West Sussex but it does not mean that it cannot be included.
The sculpture should be suitable to be displayed outside.
Size, weight of Sculpture
The sculpture must be at least 1metre in height; beyond this the size of the sculpture can be determined by the student. The sculpture can be free-standing and self-supporting. Hanging sculptures are acceptable, but must be suitable to hang from a tree.
Note: ease of transport/moving of large sculptures should be considered. A flat bed truck or van may be required for the transportation of very large sculptures. It will be the responsibility of the students to arrange transport for their sculptures to and from the judging venue.
Health & Safety
It is advised to exercise heath and safety precautions during transport and moving of sculptures to and from and within the venue.
Visual Impact
The sculpture to visually engage to illustrate the impact an individual effort can have in communicating the waste prevention issue by artistic means.
Environmental Message
The sculptures should uniquely depict/illustrate the environmental waste prevention massage with the chosen recycled materials.
Sculpture Name and details
The student will give their sculpture a name and provide details on the source of recycled materials used. This can be provided on A4 laminated paper for display with the sculpture for the final judging.
Timing
Stage 1: Development of work
Students should consider developing the sculptures from September 2011.
Four Students must be selected by their tutors or volunteered from the participating Colleges/Universities who run art programmes in West Sussex. The closing date to confirm participation is 30 November 2011.
Stage 2: College/University Short listing
Each of the participating Colleges/Universities can select three or more preferred entries at the beginning of May 2012. Tutors will forward names of the chosen entries to Better Tomorrows: brackenm@bettertomorrows.org.uk.
The information should also include the size of the sculpture, as it will need to be established the area size required at the Cass Foundation for the Judging Event.
Stage 3: Final Judging & Award Event
The judging date is confirmed for Wednesday 27th June 2012 at the Cass Foundation Park near Goodwood. Students and sculptures that have been chosen to represent their respective College/University will need to arrange their own transport to the Cass Foundation for the final judging. The winning categories will be announced on the day and will be awarded their winning category prizes.
The Final Judging panel will include a representative from The Cass Sculpture Foundation, a representative from West Sussex Gazette, Sussex Newspapers, two representatives from Better Tomorrows and a renowned sculptor.
Readers Choice
Following the above judging day – readers of the West Sussex Gazette & County Times will be given an opportunity to choose their preferred sculpture. There will be cash prizes for each category winner.
Ownership and Publicity
The winning entry must be available for display at The Cass Sculpture Foundation and by their involvement all entrants and Colleges agree to PR coverage from Sussex Newspapers and other media. The student will retain ownership of the sculpture.
Enter Here!
Participation Confirmation Form
Background to the Sculpture Challenge
Back in 2009 Better Tomorrows joined with the Cass Sculpture Foundation to develop a sculpture challenge aimed at highlighting the environmental work of Better Tomorrows and to promote the waste prevention and recycling message in West Sussex.
Better Tomorrows Community Interest Company has been established as a vehicle to drive forward behavioural and cultural change within the community in order to meet the requirements of living our lives in a more sustainable manner.
The increasing participation in the challenge over the last three years, particularly this year (2011), with the inclusion of the University Category for the first time, has further highlighted that waste prevention is a subject that we are all very much challenged to deal with. The Recycling Sculpture Challenge has become one of the successful means of communicating the waste prevention message through artistic endeavour. This is a “challenge” as opposed to a competition, with the artist being challenged to use at least three recycled materials to create the sculpture.
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