International Award for Scientific Illustration - Art Contest, 20 June 2018
Art Contest: Illustraciencia 2018 is currently in its sixth edition and is accepting illustration entries until June 20th. The illustrations should be based purely on science and nature, making this contest ideal for scientific illustrators who are passionate about their work. Illustraciencia, the International Award on Scientific Illustration, is sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness and the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology. The contest is being organized by 'The National Museum of Natural Sciences (MNCN-CSIC)' and 'The Catalan Association of Science Communication'. Illustrators can submit their images in two categories:
- Science
- Nature
Participants are free to use any kind of technique. Max number of illustrations a participant can submit is limited to one. The entry is free. The illustration contest is open to participants worldwide aged 18+. The illustrations should have been completed between Jan 2017 - June 20th 2018. Only online submissions are accepted. The illustrations should measure A3 (420 x 297mm) 72 DPI in RGB and it should not include watermarks or texts (except signatures, numbers or figure letters and symbols).
Prizes:
One grand prize winner and five special mentions and most outstanding works will be honored. The authors of the winning illustrations of the 6th edition of Illustraciencia will receive $708(600 euros)and the people's choice award winner will receive a diploma.
Submit your illustrations here: www.illustraciencia.info/participa
Seal scientific illustration by alex vilar grabolosa
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