Next Star Artist competition

[artnotice]

Press Release: For Immediate Release

Attention Visual Artists: If you think you have what it takes to set the art world on fire then keep reading because on the 19th of March 2008, the search for the art world’s Next Star Artist will begin.

Art market analyst, consultant and art critic Nicholas Forrest of Art Market Blog (www.ArtMarketBlog.com) fame has today announced the launch of Next Star Artist (www.NextStarArtist.com), a groundbreaking new art competition for emerging visual artists.

Beginning on the 19th of March, artists from all over the world will go head to head in an international search for the artist with the highest potential for success in the art market. Unlike any other art competition, every facet of each entrant’s profile, career and work will be assessed to determine which artist is the most likely to achieve art world fame and commercial success.

The winner of the competition will receive an amazing promotion and PR package that includes, amongst other things, a solo online exhibition, an online media blitz, and three months of mentoring, advice and promotion by art consultant Nicholas Forrest.

Entry is free and is open to visual artists over the age of 18 who fulfill the entry criteria, and to all mediums (including craft, design and jewelery) with the exception of Video Art, Film and Performance Art. Entries will be accepted starting on the 19th of March 2008 and will close on the 23rd of May 2008.

For further information on this unique and exciting project and for entry details please visit the Next Star Artist website at www.NextStarArtist.com

“The reason that I created the Next Star Artist competition is that I come across so many fantastic artists who either do not have the skills to promote themselves or are just not in a position to take advantage of the promotional opportunities that are available. I have undertaken extensive research on the promotional opportunities available to artists and have successfully promoted several artists online using various different techniques. The success that I have had has been extremely encouraging and has given me the knowledge and tools needed to implement the Next Star Artist competition. I am extremely excited to be able to offer this opportunity to the world art community and wish all the entrants the best of luck.”
-Nicholas Forrest (founder of Next Star Artist)

[CatConvention]

wow your only 6 days late.

[Digital_Blacksmith]

Good going on the late release. I could have been the Kelly Clarkson of the art world dammit! But if it is a success this year, I will try out next year, since SOMEONE didnt tell us earlier.....

This would have been the boost I would have needed. Even Midway told me I ALMOST had the job as a concept artist. It was between me and one other person, and well....im not in Chicago.

[Maidith]

wow your only 6 days late.


Good going on the late release. I could have been the Kelly Clarkson of the art world dammit! But if it is a success this year, I will try out next year, since SOMEONE didnt tell us earlier.....

This would have been the boost I would have needed. Even Midway told me I ALMOST had the job as a concept artist. It was between me and one other person, and well....im not in Chicago.

I don't understand o_O
It's not too late to enter that contest if that's what you mean. The deadline is in May.

[Elwell]

Good thing it's not "next reading comprehension star."

[Justin.]

"This would have been the boost I would have needed. Even Midway told me I ALMOST had the job as a concept artist. It was between me and one other person, and well....im not in Chicago."

If your portfolio was good enough they'd have flown you to Chicago- you don't need a PR package, a solo exhibition, etc. etc. etc.- it might help with freelance work, but you could advertise in the Superbowl and you still would lose that job if your work wasn't good enough.

[Digital_Blacksmith]

yeah.....it said march....he apparently fixed it.

But still, when someone is as good as you, and closer, which would you take? the one that could drive there, or the one you would have to pay extra on, fly out there, help get set up, blah blah blah.

[Justin.]

I'd take the one with the better personality, every time.

[Cepro]

The winner of the competition will receive an amazing promotion and PR package

Personally I think this is a real turn-off. I'm highly sceptical about this.
Sounds more like "next top model" or "looking for the superstar" you know, those silly Tv-shows where they try to make lot's of money out of you and then simply throw you away.

[artnotice]

If this competition turns you off Cepro then just don't enter, simple as that. There are going to be plenty of people who don't like the idea but there are also plenty of people who love the idea.