Global Fine Art Awards 2017- The Consulate General of Poland in New York Encourages Polish Artists and Museums

To qualify for 2017 awards, the exhibition or installation must begin between August 1, 2016 and July 31, 2017.

New York, May 23, 2017 - The Consulate General of Poland in New York encourages Polish contemporary and non-contemporary artists and museums to take part in the GFAA Program. Deadilne for submissions: June 10, 2017.

About the GFAA Program
Global Fine Art Awards (GFAA) is the first annual award program ever created to recognize the best curated art and design exhibitions and installations around the world. The research and judging criteria are innovation and excellence in exhibition design, historical context, educational value, and public appeal. This year is the fourth edition.

Art Research Process
Throughout the year, the GFAA Art Research Committee searches to identify the best exhibitions and installations across the globe. The basis for the research and selection of nominees is ongoing and thorough review of over 50 sources of art editorial and critique. More than 2,000 exhibitions are vetted during the process.

Open Call Process
In addition to the research-based nominations, GFAA accepts open calls from museums, biennials, fairs, galleries and other art organizations. Individual patrons may nominate as well.

Submissions for the 2017 GFAA awards are made online
Deadline: June 10, 2017. Fee: $180 per submission.

Selection and Voting
In August, the Nominating Committee convenes to review the list of all potential nominees, and deliberates to select a proposed slate.

In September, the Judges review the proposed slate, then make additions and deletions to create the official list of nominees. The 2017 nominees will be announced in early October. The Judges first vote for the top contenders in each award category to select the award Finalists. A final round of judging and deliberation is done to select
the winners- one in each award category.

GFAA will announce the Nominees via international press release, and on the GFAA website in October 2017. Finalists will be announced by early November. The Winners are announced live in NYC at the award ceremony in February 2018.

The 2016 edition recognized 78 nominees from 22 countries, 52 cities and 5 continents. A total of 33 finalists, and 11 winners were selected by GFAA Judges.

Two additional awards, Youniversal and YOU-2, are determined by online and social media public voting. All Nominees are eligible to win these coveted awards.

The Award Categories

1. Contemporary or Post-War - solo artist
2. Contemporary or Post-War - theme or group
3. Impressionist or Modern - solo artist
4. Impressionist or Modern - theme or group
5. Renaissance, Baroque, Old Masters or Dynasties - solo artist
6. Renaissance, Baroque, Old Masters or Dynasties - theme or group
7. Ancient Art
8. Public Art
9. Design
10. Photography
11. Fringe
12. Global Planet (NEW)
13. Global Humanity (NEW)

Submissions for the 2017 GFAA awards are made online
Deadline: June 10, 2017. Fee: $180 per submission.

MORE: http://globalfineartawards.org/wp/

Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York
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